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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Cape Fear Community College

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

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 15 meeting rooms
For families
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $153
includes taxes & fees
$135 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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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
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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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
  • Free airport shuttle

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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is just 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Board & Barrel, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 272 rooms
  • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite valet parking (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (20000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1970
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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 serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 60 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 20 per day with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 25 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.

Also known as

Hilton Riverside Hotel Wilmington
Hilton Riverside Wilmington
Hilton Wilmington
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Riverside Hilton Wilmington
Riverside Wilmington
Wilmington Hilton
Wilmington Hilton Riverside
Wilmington Riverside
Wilmington Riverside Hilton
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Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel
Hilton Riverside
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Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection Hilton
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per day. Valet parking costs USD 25 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes, Board & Barrel offers pool views.
What's the area around Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton like?
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Downtown Wilmington, a short 7-minute drive from Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) and 4 minutes' walk from Riverwalk. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Chas, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Total Failure
We didn't expect to haul our own luggage to the 5th floor in a Luxury Hotel. Parking lot was behind the hotel and creepy on night of arrival. Our bathroom smelled of urine and the sink didn't drain. Night time housekeeping got rid of the smell but couldn't fix sink. Late supper in hotel restaurant was fair at best. Hilton wouldn't adjust our rates because of third party reservation. They gave us free parking and a restaurant coupon instead. Second day the sink was fixed but the smell was back as was the cleaning crew. Management was supposed to call and address these issues with us but never did. Nighttime assistant manager offered us a free night to give them a chance to make it up to us, but haven't received it yet. Breakfast was good though.
James, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Claudia, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Room floor was dirty and the bathroom fixtures had alot of dust. Hair dryer was sticky. The two drinking glasses were dirty with previous user's lip imprints. Had to hold down toilet handle to flush. Toilet seat had some type of residue that required cleaning. Interior door knob of bathroom came off when simply turning it to close. The space between the sink faucet and sink basin was so narrow you couldn't fit hands under faucet for proper hand washing. Also couldn't get a water bottle under faucet to refill. Hot water in shower randomly became scalding hot. Waited 40 minutes for our dinner in the restaurant for a burger and shrimp tacos even though we were one of only two tables. The other table only got an app and dessert. People at bar were complaining that no one was at bar to tend, saying, "Doesn't anybody work here?" We only saw one waitress who was also bartending for the whole restaurant. Breakfast service was much better. Server was very kind and pleasant and so was the hostess. Sadly, the French toast was overcooked and burnt on the edges. We prepaid for a buffet breakfast but we find out only the buffet was available on the weekend. 20% gratuity automatically charged for meals. We had very high expectations but we're greatly disappointed. We are current and former professionals in the hospitality industry - travel agent and chef with 33 years experience. No shuttle for local theatrical venue. Walked 5 blocks to and from venue.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

samuel, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Jodi, 3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Very disappointing
Very disappointed in this hotel. Didn’t match pictures online. Paid for room with “historic” view, picture below of actual view much different. Room was in need of maintenance. Bathroom shower time Very old and windows need to be replaced. Bartender extremely rude. Asked for cups of ice with a large purchase of other things, told there are ice machines on the floor. If it’s not working call for maintenance. Expected a lot more from this property. Many other better choices in the area.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Top notch minus one thing
Lovely hotel, wonderful view. One issue-no refrigerator or microwave in the room. If you are staying for multiple days, it would be quite inconvenient. Otherwise, nice clean room, great beds.
Heidi, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

👎👎
$760 for 2 night stay. The lobby smelled of sewage. Broken shower head, broken make-up mirror & the safe did not work. When we called to switch rooms the staff was very receptive. But, they explained the safe batteries are no longer being made & they have no accounting for which rooms have functional safes. It is obvious that Hilton is suffering financially as they are letting their hotels deteriorate. We are “ Honor” members & have elected to switch to other hotels.
lynn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Amanda, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Linda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Erin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Family Friend
Beautiful facility could not have been treated better
Ellen, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Scott, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great view from river view room. Right in the heart of downtown.
Pamela, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Joni Cromwell, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The staff was very nice. Our room had many issues. The toliet would not flush and the shower had to be fixed in order to turn off. The bed creaked so loudly it woke us up.
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

House Keeper
Our room was right next to the stairs. It was extremely loud until late/early into the morning. At 915, housekeeping knocked on my door and asked if I was checking out. I said ‘yes’. 15 minutes later they knocked again. Annoying as hell.
Rob, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cayla, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Mario, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"Very nice hotel with fantastic views and close walk to restaurants."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM