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301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28401-3934

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton - Riverside corporate hotel near Wilmington International Airport

Located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, this hotel features decor inspired by local maritime culture. It offers 274 rooms with views of the river or historic Wilmington. Amenities include three on-site restaurants (Board & Barrel Coastal Kitchen, Buffalo Bayou, and Ruth's Chris Steak House), an outdoor pool with views of Battleship North Carolina, and 18,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel provides a free shuttle to Wilmington International Airport, located 7 miles away.

Rooms

Rooms at Hotel Ballast Wilmington feature premium bedding, laptop-compatible safes, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms offer river views or historic Wilmington views. Accessible rooms include roll-in showers. Suites include a separate living area with a sofa bed and ergonomic work chairs.

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Double Room Two Double Beds Historic View

Max:

4 persons

500 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Air conditioning

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King Room Historic View

Max:

3 persons

500 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Double Room Two Double Beds River View

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4 persons

500 sq. feet

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2 Double beds

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Transportation Options

City Centre

Wilmington 1.0 mi

Airports

Wilmington International (ILM) 4.0 mi

Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) 58.5 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Internet

Internet access

Parking

USD 22 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Internet access
Paid parking
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Free airport shuttle
Valet parking
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor
Curtains

Hotel Location

301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28401-3934

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301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28401-3934

City landmarks

Museum

Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts

3400 ft

Museum

Museum of the Bizarre

2400 ft

Front Street

Downtown Wilmington

2300 ft

119 S Water St The Old City Market

The Bryand Gallery

2100 ft

126 S 3rd St Downtown

Zebulon Latimer House

2500 ft

Museum

The Children's Museum of Wilmington

3300 ft

Gallery

River to Sea Gallery

2400 ft

814 Market St

Cape Fear Museum

4700 ft

Wilmington

Forest Hills

2500 ft

Church

Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary

4400 ft

Nearby

1 Battleship Rd

Battleship North Carolina

900 ft

From Nutt St to Nunn Street Along the Cape Fear River

Riverwalk

800 ft

Shopping Area

The Cotton Exchange

900 ft

516 windchime drive

Historic District

1600 ft

Museum

Wilmington Railroad Museum

1400 ft

21 N Front St Ste 501

City Stage Theatre

1200 ft

Garden

Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

2900 ft

Gallery

Expo216

700 ft

Wilmington

Cape Fear River

1300 ft

102 N 3rd St

Legion Stadium

1700 ft

Water & Dock Streets

Henrietta III

1800 ft

221 North Front Street

Wilmington Downtown Incorporated

600 ft

Riverfront

600 ft

5 N Water St

Riverfront Park

900 ft

108 North Front Street

Planet

1000 ft

Store

The Black Cat Shoppe

1400 ft

Store

Edge Of Urge

1500 ft

130 N Front St #202

Green Light Escape Room

1000 ft

Gallery

The Golden Gallery

500 ft

US-17 BUS

The George Davis Monument

1900 ft

Restaurants

Port City Java

1000 ft

300 N Front St Ste E2

Java Dog

1000 ft

303 N Front St

The Scoop Sandwich and Ice Cream Shop

1000 ft

365 N Front St

Pender's Cafe

1100 ft

205 N Front St

On A Roll

1300 ft

125 Grace St

Coastal Cupcakes

1600 ft

129 Princess St

Stufffedwich

1500 ft

11 Market St

Louie's Hot Dogs

1800 ft

204 1/2 Princess St

The Pour House

1700 ft

103 Market St

Jimmy Johns

1900 ft

120 Market St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

82%

loved it & would return

great location

friendly staff

rooms cleanliness

limited dining options

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

5.7

Location

8.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.3

4/5 based on 391 reviews

#19 of 46 hotels in Wilmington based on Tripadvisor

David

United States, March 2024

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, overlooking the river, were spacious but lacked a cozy setup, with only one chair and the desk chair. The view of the USS North Carolina was a plus, but the cleanliness of the rooms left something to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were spacious but could be more comfortable and were not very clean.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The staff made my stay pleasant and enjoyable.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent, allowing me to enjoy beautiful sunsets over the river and conveniently walk to downtown attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was a highlight with exceptional chefs creating delightful dishes. However, there were some disappointing aspects as well.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were satisfactory, providing the essentials for a comfortable stay.

great location

rooms cleanliness

John

United States, October 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was mixed. The rooms were not as inviting as expected, but I was upgraded to a suite which was spacious and comfortable. The service was exceptional, exceeding my expectations. The location was perfect for exploring the area, but the dining options were a bit underwhelming.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were sparse and not as inviting as I had hoped. However, being upgraded to a suite made my stay much better.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure a great experience.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect for getting around and exploring the area, being close to key attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit underwhelming, with limited options and slightly high prices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered a variety of facilities and services, making the stay convenient and comfortable.

George

United States, October 2023

7.6/10

When we first opened the door, the view of the river was simply amazing, but unfortunately, the rooms were not clean as we expected. The hotel is ideally located to explore the bustling downtown area with its myriad of restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping options, though walking around the construction area was a bit off-putting.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms looked amazing when we opened the door, but were not clean as expected.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly and ready to go the extra mile, even working with a reduced team.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent for exploring downtown and its array of dining and shopping options.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience under Chef's Christopher Mabiue and Norman McCulloch was outstanding.