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
Lobby
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Hotel Ballast Wilmington is on the Riverwalk, featuring an outdoor pool and dining at Board & Barrel for all meals. Enjoy the on-site cafe, free WiFi, and dry cleaning services. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P7,345
P8,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Downtown Wilmington, a walkable area in Wilmington with great shopping. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pour Taproom - Wilmington - ‬3 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 along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • ATM/banking services, a ballroom, and 15 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • 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

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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 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 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 parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Oct 26, 2025 start from P 7,345.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1333 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was centrally located and the staff was extremely courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat stay due to previous experience, waterfront, and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful river views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and wonderful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for downtown Wilmington, staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right on the river. River view room was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, unique facilities, feels like home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always have a great time here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larkin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vladyslava

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location and area around , all the restaurants , I could walk on the river promenade
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, hotel hospitality, neighborhood, shops, and view were perfect. I would stay again. Last, the food from the hotel restaurant was very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location in Wilmington. Was very close to concert we attended. Excellent restaurants nearby. View from the room of the Cape Fear River was Excellent. Hotel in need of some upgrades. Especially in bathroom. Lighting terrible. Room very clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the entire staff made you feel like you were royalty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kiara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
My only complaint would be for the amount of money you pay to stay here, parking should be free with your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness
I’ll never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Convenient to shopping and dining. Wonderful Italian restaurant in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a great location. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Staff nice. Downtown area is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was of good quality, the personnel was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value for the money. Perfect spot for wandering Wilmington! (Bathroom could have been cleaner)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint is the in room coffe maker was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025