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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 571
SAR 645 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Mobility, Roll-in Shower)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine and Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Upscale hotel near Cape Fear Community College
Located close to Riverwalk and Wilmington Convention Center, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Board & Barrel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a gift shop
  • Wedding services, a ballroom, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 272 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Board & Barrel
  • Buffalo Bayou

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 60 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 22 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 27 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Self parking is available for USD 22 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 27 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington Convention Center, and Riverwalk. Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1158 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, lots to offer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property! It was walkable to everything the city has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The riverwalk was an excellent experience, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in great shape, staff were great. Easy walking to seafood and German food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in downtown Wilmington. The room was a nice and clean. They have a great outside area where we sat and enjoyed the beautiful weather in the evening. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian Ruiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, it was clean and comfortable and was really close to small shops and restaurants in a walkable radius. Loved it. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daemion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, definitely going there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel and staff were great. We didn’t have a refrigerator or microwave in room. That was my only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean and employees were exceptional!! I’ll stay here again anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel with bar and restaurant onsite
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional and pleasant. The hotel was as beautiful and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Ballast was great. The property was lovely and well maintained. The staff were all very friendly and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience when we stayed last week for a wedding. Check in was quick and easy, I enjoyed being able to use my phone for a digital key. Their cookies they have were delicious! Parking was convenient and we loved that it was close to shops, restaurants and more in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Room were a little run down. Pillows could be better. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurants and lobby areas were aesthetically pleasing. The rooms were nice and clean, but I do think that they could use some touching up especially in the bathrooms. The staff was very courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Conway

Liked: Cleanliness
Ballast is going downhill on service. This used to be my go to place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

BETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ongoing construction made stay noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
no major issues. great hotel and great conference
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with a beautiful view. Bathroom was kind of small. No fridge in room. Everything else very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk is very nice they have a great restaurant there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025