Hotel Overview
Good location but kind of smelly
the room was nice enough (although the amenities were a little skimpy. Shampoo, but no...
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UNCW Mom
- Apr 26, 2011
FRIENDLY SERVICE
When we checked in, we had a room with and odor. We reported the odor and immediately received a...
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srudpink
- Apr 11, 2011
All-suite Wilmington hotel near shopping with free breakfast, Internet
MainStay Suites Wilmington is located on bustling Route 17, steps away from a variety of shops and restaurants. Guests come to the MainStay Suites Wilmington for its all-suite kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators, stoves, pots, utensils and close proximity to the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Guests can look forward to amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, free high-speed Internet, free daily continental breakfast, a fitness center and a courtyard with a barbecue area, complete with grills.Highlights
- Free high-speed Internet
- Free daily continental breakfast
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- All-suite hotel with kitchenettes
Rooms
MainStay Suites Wilmington suites are decorated in shades of cream and green with a bright bedspread. Suites feature one king or two queen beds, free high-speed Internet, a television, sofas, irons and ironing boards, hair-dryers, desks and alarm clock radios. Kitchenettes include two-burner stoves, microwaves, full-sized refrigerators, dishes, utensils, pots, pans, dishwashers and coffee-makers. Some suites offer two-person recliners and sofabeds.Features
MainStay Suites Wilmington guests visit students on campus at University of North Carolina Wilmington, less than three miles away from the hotel. Travelers are also close to sunny Wrightsville Beach, USS North Carolina, Riverwalk and the television and movie sets of Screen Gems. When not exploring Wilmington, travelers head to the fitness center for a workout on treadmills and weight machines, and then cool off with a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool. Guests use free high-speed Internet to keep in touch with family and friends, check email, and look up local restaurants and destinations.Dining
MainStay Suites Wilmington guests begin their mornings with free continental breakfast, including hot and cold cereal, croissant sandwiches, fruit, muffins and more. Guests make use of the courtyard area and picnic tables by cooking burgers, chicken and hot dogs on the grills. Several nearby dining spots include Hieronymus Seafood, Quiznos, Bonefish Grill, Waffle House, Sticky Fingers BBQ and Incredible Pizza.Transportation
- Wilmington International Airport (4.9 mi/7.9 km)
Attractions
- UNC Wilmington (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
- Screen Gems Studio (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
- Bellamy Mansion (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
- Wrightsville Beach (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
- Cape Fear Museum (4.2 mi/6.8 km)
- Children's Museum (4.3 mi/6.9 km)
- Wilmington Riverwalk (4.5 mi/7.2 km)
- Jungle Rapids Family Park (4.7 mi/7.6 km)
- USS North Carolina (6.4 mi/10.3 km)
- Fort Fisher (21.1 mi/34 km)
Business
- Free high-speed Internet
- Business center with copy, fax and print services
- Projector, TV and VCR available
Policies and fees
Valid credit card required upon check-in.This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Hotel Map
5229 Market Street Hwy 132 & US 17, Wilmington, NC 28405
- Nearby airports
- Wilmington Int'l Airport, (ILM), 4.00, W, Mile; Raleigh/Durham Int'l Airport, (RDU), 99.00, W, Mile; Myrtle Beach Int'l Airport, (MYR), 80.00, S, Mile
- Area description
- City - I-40 & US 17
Amenities
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Brailled Elevators
- Business center
- City Center
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Continental Breakfast
- Exercise Gym
- FAX
- Fitness center
- Free breakfast
- Guest Laundromat
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Picnic Area/Tables
- Pool
- Refrigerator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Smoke Detectors
- Sofa Bed
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- Truck Parking
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (18)
Ratings and reviews for MainStay Suites Wilmington
- All travelers (18) 3.8 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (10) 3.7 / 5
- Families (5) 3.6 / 5
- Singles (2) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 4
83%
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Good location but kind of smelly
the room was nice enough (although the amenities were a little skimpy. Shampoo, but no conditioner). My biggest problem was that we were supposed to have a no smoking room. It obviously was not. The room smelled like smoke and there were ashtrays there, so I had to assume they expected smokers. We got no reaction from the front desk when we mentioned it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
FRIENDLY SERVICE
When we checked in, we had a room with and odor. We reported the odor and immediately received a new room (no bad odors) and a thank-you for reporting the smell. It's a convenient location and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
short drive to downtown or the beach
Reviewer score
Would recommend
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The hotel has a great garden terrace with palm trees and grills. Very neat amenity at a hotel!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
decent place for a family trip
The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly. We especially enjoyed the lady who worked the breakfast area. She was awesome, my kids loved her. We had to wait a day to get an ethernet cable for the laptop. There was a few issues with the lights not working, but it wasn't a big deal.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Weekend Getaway at Mainstay
The hotel offered us a great value: as suite room with kitchenette at a reasonable price. The staff was always friendly and corrected every problem that arose. (1) We had some noisy, talkative cross the hall neighbors but one call to the desk had someone knocking on their door to quieten them down (it was 11:40pm) in short order. The room lacked either wireless or a Ethernet cord and the desk reported they were out but by dinner time, one had been turned in and they held it at the desk for us. The person running the complimentary breakfast was friendly, courteous and helpful. All in all, we had an excellent time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
We ate at the downtown area, in the Riverboat Landing restaurant. Very good. Good selection, food and service.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great stay
Went to visit our daughter, a student at UNCW. Planned on taking our other 2 teens but that did not work out. The room was very large so would have been great had they come. Seperate living room area and bedroom with seperate TV's, also a nice kitchen area with full fridge and 2 burner stove. Location was great, 5 min's from school and very easy travel. Only down side is no wireless in the room. They did provide a cable for internet but limited to the kitchen area. Wireless would have been nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Unbeatable location and price
I was in Wilmington to celebrate my 60th birthday. The hotel was just what we had hoped it would be. Would stay again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Head to the waterfront in downtown Wilmington. Great restaurants to choose from
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Value
This hotel had large rooms that were clean and full of surprises! The bed was firm and comfortable, and the bathroom was always clean. Breakfast was OK as well. For the money this was a good buy,we would stay at the Mainstay again next year.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
New York style pizza,Elizabeths on Market st. just west of the Mainstay Hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
My family stay
Rooms were clean, the location from downtown to go to nice restaurants and view the ship was only about 8miles from hotel. The history museum was nice for the kids as well as adults. Everything was nice and relaxed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Business and Weekend Getaway
I usually stay at Hampton Inn when we're traveling, this hotel was better than Hampton Inn
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
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