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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Located in Downtown Wilmington, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is adjacent to Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Cape Fear Community College. This 272-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive - 0.2 miles

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

Art Deco hotel with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center
At Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is USD 22 per day (USD 27 per day for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and a computer station.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

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 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
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Jul 3, 2025 start from $254.15, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Wilmington, just steps from Riverwalk and The Cotton Exchange, and within a short walk of Cape Fear River. You'll also find Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 27 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton serves a full breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at Board & Barrel.

Will Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

The closest major airport to Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 3.9 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1184 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

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

8/10 Good

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nakita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel on the water, close walk to a lot of places.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Xander

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

clean but expensive

nice and clean hotel. But if you have to pay 5 dollars for a drip coffee in the lobby is a little crazy in my opinion. i do stay a lot in hotels and drip coffee is normally free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a great visit this time

Hotel in itself is nice enough. Last time we stayed we didnt have any real issues. This time, the TV barely worked, the bed was basically like sleeping on the floor ot was so hard and we got river view to enjoy the river and had to keep our curtains closed due to people on scaffolding. Very disappointed this trip. If it had been for more than one night I would have taken it all to management.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

6/10 Okay

Breanna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a bit of noticeable hair on the floor in our room. I also experienced a large rat but i wasn’t too surprised with the proximity to the water. Overall beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. When we arrived there were not enough towels in our room. That was really the only complaint I have about hotel. It is centrally located to all shopping, dining and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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

Wonderful hotel. Great staff!

Everything was excellent and the staff was wonderful. My only suggestion is that most of the regular size rooms did not have mini-fridges. If these had been available, the experience would have been perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with family
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

Guna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Walkable city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Loved this property! Very clean! We had an issue with our AC/heat & maintenance fixed it within an hour!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous, professional, and exceptionally friendly. The room was well-maintained, and the hotel’s proximity to various attractions in Wilmington is highly advantageous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Meade

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room very comfortable. I didn’t know how to operate the blinds. Might be nice to provide some instructions!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaToyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty shower and messed up sink

I had to clean the shower it was dirty , the bathroom sink was messed up and black mold was coming up . Had to use the shower to brush teeth and wash face. Couldn’t receive new room the hotel was booked. I was not offered a discount or anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025