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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Cape Fear Community College

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Terrace/patio
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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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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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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(57 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

City center retreat .A stay at this Downtown Wilmington hotel places you steps from Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College. Wilmington Convention Center and Cape Fear River are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪I Love NY Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4-star Art Deco hotel near Cape Fear Community College
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

  • 272 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the 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

How close is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to the airport?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is 3.9 mi (7-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Sep 21, 2025 start from $143.65, 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.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

How close is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to the beach?

This hotel is 11.6 mi (20-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.9 mi (28-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 60 per person.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 22 per day, and valet parking for USD 27 per day.

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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton features an outdoor pool.

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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is home to Board & Barrel, which features pool views.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to downtown Wilmington?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is 0.3 mi away from Wilmington.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1293 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

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greatly staff, great vacation time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MARY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The person who checked me in was not very welcoming. I asked if early check in was available and she promptly said it is usually an extra $150 but she'd try to waive it for 1 time. I'm not sure if it was waived although I said that I understood and could wait a couple hours, but that I was just checking to see if it was possible. She handed me the keys, no directions on parking, locating the room, WiFi, etc. I felt like I was being frowned upon for booking through a third party app.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly staff

Great check in experience! Had the valet help bring my bags to the room. Room wasn’t great. Beds were so soft and sunk in. I prefer I firmer mattress. No mini fridge or microwave in room. The location is fantastic! Right on the riverwalk downtown. Cotton exchange across the street was great for dining and shopping. Bathroom was not stocked I had no body wash to shower with and didn’t receive any until the next evening. Disappointed in the service. Although the staff was friendly.
Lobby/coffee shop
Outdoor poil
Hotel patio
View from the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

catherine

Traveled with group
Room not cleaned daily. Not enough towels. No refrigerator. Double bed small for 4 adults
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was able to check in early and get my luggage in the room so we could go out and explore the riverfront walkway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
I love where the property was located, I do feel like the hotel needs some updating. The rooms were outdated and they didn’t have refrigerators. The hallway on my floor smelt stale and the carpet was dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Staff was rude. Tyler the front desk Manager was rude and not accommodating. When asked to speak with someone else he responded as if he was the only option. The rooms where hot and humid. The hot water did not get hot. I will NEVER stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Okay hotel, not worth the price

One of the nicer hotels in the area, however, you can just tell they took a lot of short cuts with it. I'm not sure if it was just our room, but everything was just .. off. The flooring didn't quite reach the walls, everything was dinged, the handles on everything were crooked, the shower door didn't slide close, our sink took several minutes to drain, our door didn't shut without being pulled hard or slammed shut, and there was construction on our side of the building. Additionally, we found it weird that they didn't have a mini fridge in the room. For the price we paid, the hotel wasn't put together. They do provide bottled water, which is a nice touch - but didn't make up for the poor condition of the room. That being said, its a decent location and most restaurant/bars are within a mile walk, which was nice. If you're interested in using the airport shuttle, you need to call the front desk to have them pick you up. However, it is difficult to get a hold of the front desk. Most of the staff are friendly and it was a good location. However, it didn't justify the $250 - $400 per night cost. For hotel conditions and inconveniences, I would be willing to pay $150 - $200 max per night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carleigh

Traveled with partner
We came back to our room and the AC was broken so the room was so hot. When we told the staff they explained they were booked. They called the service repair person on speaker phone who refused to fix the ac. They ended up giving us a different room but we had to fight for it. This was our wedding night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very good and responsive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesone experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint with a lot of character. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHELE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, the hotel itself, and the cleanliness. However I wasnt happy about not having a refrigerator in my room. That is normally standard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keasha

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Given that it was a holiday weekend - Memorial Day - I'm sure this affects my review. The location was fantastic. Enjoyed the live music at the pool. Biggest complaints: Noisy guests in the middle of the night (1 a.m. - 3:30 a.m.) in the hallway kept us from getting a good night's sleep. The check-in was not timely and the staff was inattentive. The room was mostly clean but there was a blood stain on the comforter which I didn't notice in time to say anything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey Scott, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location near the river, great views, adjacent to River Walk. Very nice spot!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hattie

Liked: Staff & service
Pool was disgusting but the hotel and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time and won’t be our last! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025