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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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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)
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Along the scenic Riverwalk, Hotel Ballast Wilmington offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Board & Barrel restaurant, coffee from the on-site cafe, free WiFi to stay connected and dry cleaning services for convenience. Previous guests praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CA $198
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
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  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rooftop bar

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,003 reviews
The price is CA $224
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
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About the area

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive - 0.4 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

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Hotel size

    • 272 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
DONE

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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite valet parking (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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 22 per day with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 27 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
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
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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 22 per day. Valet parking costs USD 27 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.

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Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served really good food with excellent service and there are plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. (12 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, nice, and clean with a nice seating area and live music. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Management needs to attend to details

This hotel has a lot going for it: great, waterfront location, helpful staff, good on-site restaurants. Sadly, maintenance seems to be slipping thru the cracks. We stayed 3 nights and 3 times maintenance had to come get our AC working again - definitely a must have in hot, humid Wilmington. Sadly, that wadb't our only maintenance issue. The vaniyy light was not working in the bathroom so had to be replaced. The safe didn't work - it looked like someone took it apart and didn't put it back together again. Maintenance replaced it with a new safe. Finally, the perphole in the door didn't work because the whole lens was missing from the front of the door. That still wasn't fuxed when we checked out. The hotel did promptly send capable maintenance staff to address the issues once we reported them. They also comped our parking ($66) and added Hilton Honors points to our account. Otherwise, we had a great stay.
Kathleen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Getaway Spring Weekend

Our updated 6th floor riverview room was relaxing. I wish there had been a small refrigerator to handle leftovers, fruit, and medicine. Our 3day parking pass was a blessing, since parking downtown is difficult. This hotel is central to the Riverwalk experience. The pool area was clean and relaxing with live music. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel...just be prepared to add many dollars to your credit card.
The USS NC Battleship taken from our clean window
Rental sailboat in front of hotel
Sunset over the bridge
Sunset behind the battleship
Lynda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cheryl, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Joseph, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Mary, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a great place to stay!

We loved the hotel and location. Our room was nice and clean with a wonderful view. Our stay was perfect. The only thing we could have asked for would have been room service from the restaurant but that’s not a deal breaker.
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeron, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Byron, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Courtney, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Over priced for what you get
Terry, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Don, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Jessie, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Todd, 3-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Ron, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Ann Meade, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Tricia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved It

Beautiful hotel and room. All the staff was friendly and helpful when we had questions. Room was very clean and spacious. Loved our stay there.
Tabitha K, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel on the water, close walk to a lot of places.
Nakita, 2-night family trip
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