See all properties

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
View from room
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

View in a map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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
(73 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

Lobby

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

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

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Lobby

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

You may also like

Ad

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 925 reviews
$139 nightly
The price is $158
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java Dog Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬4 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.

Similar properties

Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Downtown Wilmington
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,018 reviews
$130 nightly
The price is $147
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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).

Property is also known as

Hilton Riverside Hotel Wilmington
Hilton Riverside Wilmington
Hilton Wilmington
Hotel Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection Hilton
Riverside Hilton Wilmington
Riverside Wilmington
Wilmington Hilton
Wilmington Hilton Riverside
Wilmington Riverside
Wilmington Riverside Hilton
Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel Wilmington
Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel
Hilton Riverside
Hotel Ballast Tapestry Collection Hilton
Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection Hilton
Ballast Tapestry Collection Hilton
Hilton Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel

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 May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Jun 14, 2026 start from $157, including 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. 788 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1539 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, amazing views, very convenient and comfortable bed. Cleanliness was just okay. The room did not have a refrigerator and that was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location and clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found a cockroach on its back and the lakes were still moving when we checked in to the room. Ask the staff to get us a different room. They did not have one. Going through Expedia was a third-party so I had to keep the room. Housekeeping came in took care of the cockroach. Cleaned everything up. We asked the maid to clean the floor because it looked like it wasn’t swept, it looked dirty. She took the broom, and there was quite a bit of dirt that she collected by the door. She also took care of the cockroach towards us and put spray down where she cleaned it up from. The front desk paid for our parking and gave us food vouchers for only $15 a person which they were two of us or the restaurant there at the hotel. They did also say that they were going to put reward points on my Hilton reward. I couldn’t get my room comped. Very noisy. Something on the water kept banging like they were working on the ship. Notice cracks on the wall around the window hotel needs some updating on some of those things. Will not stay there again.
Large cockroach sitting on his back, the legs were still crawling when we checked into our room staying in this hotel check your room thoroughly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Talahom Eric

Room AC wasn’t cooling at all. I requested for someone to come check it out. No one showed up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change rooms due to non working heating cooling unit. Room not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Pamlyn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked neglected. Bathroom toilet sounded like it was going to come off the wall, water pressure was low. The shower head was not stable in the wall and the design of the bathroom sink was horrible. There was no body wash in the hotel supplied container. I could go on but I have noticed a lack of attention to Hilton properties lately and I won’t be going back voluntarily again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes, all staff were friendly but room was never comfortable, 90 degrees in room upon arrival, someone fixed it after a hour, woke up in the morning to 52 degrees, noone came so we sat in lobby until checkout. It was part of my wifes Valentines, nice place to stay after dinner on the river, nice hotel but never comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Yolanda

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ypon checkin iur key did not work and had to wait 12 min for someone to come. The room smelled moldy ir mildew. There was no refrigerator and the water glasses were dirty. There also was only one washcloth in the roo.. Yhis room was way overpriced to be so poorly maintained, smelly and lack of linen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room, will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Benjamin, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had river view room. Clean and medium sized. Bathroom small. Good Location to restaurants and shops. Outdoor pool. No street parking. Pay for hotel parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Donetta

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not very clean. Bathroom toilet was rusted an disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aviana

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irwin

1. The bathroom towels were just a little softer than 000sandpaper. 2. You could almost see thru the toilet paper. 3. Unfortunately, the same was true for the window. 4. A poor selection of tv channels. 5. Had to walk a block to find an ice machine that worked. 6. No room service. 7. You had to search to find dressing in the Caesar salad I ordered to go. 8. No ice cream on the dessert menu. 9. No refrigerator or microwave. The staff was very friendly. The only thing luxurious about this hotel were the charges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The air or heat didn’t work, the smells of our floor was unbearable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Good location and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Loredana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Only issue was the credit card reader not working and we kept seeing the wallpaper coming undone. Staff was professional and kind. Facility was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026