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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Battleship North Carolina
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Art Deco hotel with free airport shuttle and 24-hour fitness centre
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 272 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Riverwalk. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy pool views while dining at Board & Barrel
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Riverwalk and 3 minutes on foot from Cape Fear Community College
  • Free airport shuttle service
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Board & Barrel – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Buffalo Bayou – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1332 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
From the outside and online pictures, the hotel was beautiful. Unfortunately, after check in things went downhill quickly. The towel bar fell off the wall 5 minutes after we arrived and put our bags down. There were no tissues, no shower gel, and only 2 towels provided. I couldn’t get anyone to answer when calling the front desk and the AC went out and was only blowing air, not cool air, it was 95 outside. The ice machine was as out of service and the elevator on our side of the hotel was down. For The price point of $367, I was EXTREMELY disappointed. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Check in was super quick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff- beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hoyt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was not able to book through my Hilton honors account, but was able through Expedia. Could not get credit for an Honors Stay. My room was 64 degrees for the first two days and nights even though the front desk attempted to have someone fix it. The third night was a comfortable evening in the low 70’s after bringing in the correct staff. Second was the fact that the manager stated that there were no refrigerators in the hotel and I would have to.keep my insulin is an ice bucket. This was the best option offered. Other than that it was service we had come to expect. Best regards, Hoyt Lowder
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tana

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a good night sleep with property is a bit dated for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MARY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The person who checked me in was not very welcoming. I asked if early check in was available and she promptly said it is usually an extra $150 but she'd try to waive it for 1 time. I'm not sure if it was waived although I said that I understood and could wait a couple hours, but that I was just checking to see if it was possible. She handed me the keys, no directions on parking, locating the room, WiFi, etc. I felt like I was being frowned upon for booking through a third party app.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth, FORT WORTH

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was there at 3:50 to check in. Front desk told me room not ready and check in isn’t till 4 anyway. There was a line of about 25 people. I asked so do you just want me to go to the end of the line because it will be after 4 by the time get back up here. His response was yes. So I went to the back of the line and at 4:15 I made it to the front desk again where I was told the room wasn’t ready again and to try back later. Now I’m paying 400 a night for a room and need to meet people and the front desk just told me I’ll have to wait. Seeing I was agitated he gave me a $15 dollar credit at the bar while I wait. That covered a beer for me and my gf. About another 20 minutes pasted when the man from the front desk walked up to me and handed me my room key. Pool area had grass growing between the patio blocks that wear also uneven and sunk in the ground. Your over facility needs updating. Patio chairs are broken and rusted,and over all look of place is out dated. Ont be returning . I like the Hilton brand and frequent them but this place doesn’t meet your standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very, very basic and no room decor for a king suite. The price did not match the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing it was the day after our wedding and they were welcoming and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. So many comfortable places to visit, location is perfect for walking, valet was great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No fridge, dirty glasses, no room Service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location!!

Great location, plenty of amenities. Outdoor pool was well kept and clean. Options for dining in the hotel were good as well as it’s proximity to a lot of options. Right on the Riverwalk, and view of the river was stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon Michael, Nashville

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location hotel needs some updates around the property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025