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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property

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Relax in the hotel's outdoor lounge, surrounded by comfortable seating and lush greenery.
Relax and socialize in this inviting rooftop lounge, featuring comfortable seating and a central fire feature.
Relax in our spacious lobby with comfortable seating, a coffee bar, and artwork on display.
Situated by the water, this hotel offers a serene view from its modern facade with evenly spaced windows.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and city views.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • 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 comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel in Downtown Wilmington
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center 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 onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 272 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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 center.

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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 15 meeting rooms. This Art Deco hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
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.

Languages

English

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)

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. 627 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1204 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

10/10 Excellent

Vivian Ruiz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, it was clean and comfortable and was really close to small shops and restaurants in a walkable radius. Loved it. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurants and lobby areas were aesthetically pleasing. The rooms were nice and clean, but I do think that they could use some touching up especially in the bathrooms. The staff was very courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

6/10 Okay

Don

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel with a historic view.

Older hotel that has made updates. View of USS NC Battleship was a huge plus. Wi-Fi worked good. Air, TV, and bathroom good. The hvac was noisy but good with noise at night. Restaurant breakfast is definitely on beach time…very slow. Parking on site or valet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in downtown Wilmington. The room was a nice and clean. They have a great outside area where we sat and enjoyed the beautiful weather in the evening. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty river view. Walkable to many Riverfront stores, restaurants and sights. The lobby is nicely done but once we got to our room I was disappointed with our room. It looked worn and shabby. Furniture, carpet, walls all had any signs of wear and tear, with chipped paint and finishes and worn and dirty rug under the bed. The covering I round the box spring had stains and was very frayed at the corners. Bathroom was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location great. Dated. HVAC barely worked. Not very clean. Placed in room beside elevators and it was extremely noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jim

Traveled with partner
Older property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
no major issues. great hotel and great conference
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

The ballast does not disappoint.

Wilmington is a charming little town. I was on their own business. The ballast hotel did not disappoint! It was probably the best possible place you can stay in Wilmington.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

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

My stay

There were unexpected cost. And i had to pay to park in their parking lot this should be included. Broken lap shade and no fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Meade

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in great shape, staff were great. Easy walking to seafood and German food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience when we stayed last week for a wedding. Check in was quick and easy, I enjoyed being able to use my phone for a digital key. Their cookies they have were delicious! Parking was convenient and we loved that it was close to shops, restaurants and more in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tricia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Ballast was great. The property was lovely and well maintained. The staff were all very friendly and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

James, Chautauqua

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this property numerous times over the years with the last time just before Covid. When booking I was excited to see that the property had been rebranded and with that assumed that the property had been renovated with the rebranding. Alas no. Couple pieces of new furniture in rooms, updated lobby but rooms now seriously outdated and needing renovation. Staff emphasized that I had booked through Expedia implying that you get what you pay for. They claim they will meet pricing on their website but more than $20 additional per night (Hilton Gold Member) so booked through Expedia as not having any problems previously. Staff was abrupt but since they only had one person checking in and answering the phone (just like Hotel Six) I guess I would be grumpy as well. There were brown streaks by the toilet paper holder but didn’t ‘investigate (would you?). Couldn’t fill a glass in the sink as the new sink was shallow and the faucet 2” from drain. Toilet was running so opened the tank top to check. Don’t do that. Your stomach will churn. Restaurants on-site un-inviting. Choose for outdoor seating which was ok but the property is dirty. Litter about. Parking lot shabby. Paid extra for a room with a river view but kept the drapes drawn as windows filthy. More grumpy staff at the bar. There was daily housekeeping but did not restock empty tissue box and washcloths. Have been a Hilton member for over thirty years and this as well as a recent stay in AZ has soured me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025