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"Fabulous hotel overlooking the river. Nice view of USS NC across the river. Great riverwalk. Hotel very close to Market Street, loads of restaurant
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4-star Art Deco hotel near Wilmington Convention Center
City center retreat
With a stay at this Wilmington Historic District hotel, you'll be steps from The Cotton Exchange and Cape Fear Community College. Wilmington Convention Center and Wilmington Railroad Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
Renovated in 2018
This Art Deco hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 15 conference rooms, business center, and free airport shuttle. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and get perks like free WiFi.
Free Internet, comfy beds
Boasting comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, the 272 guestrooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, as well as flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Room service, coffee/tea makers, and down comforters are also available.
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton ratings based on 37 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
3.9
out of 5
4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition4.0 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everyone (9)Couples (4)Family (4)
3 out of 5
The windows in the room were very dirty, couldn’t look out and enjoy the view.
Posted by a verified traveler on Oct 17, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Oct 18, 2019
by General Manager
Thank you for your review. We were disappointed to read your room was not spotless as it should have been. Your total satisfaction is always our top priority, and we regret we failed to deliver that. We have shared your feedback with our team and will use it to improve moving forward. We hope to have a future opportunity to restore your confidence in us.
Thank you,
General Manager
3 out of 5
Property itself ok location. Facility is modern . Rooms basic . Never appreciate pulling into hotel and barely getting car stopped and attendant pulling my passenger door handle 5 times to open door. It’s locked from driving, SIR, and when I get car stopped, ready to get out, I will unlock door. Do t pull my door handle off,
Doors in rooms were heavily undercut allowing noise to carry into /out of room (hall /adjoining rm). So had to stuff towels u dear doors for noise. Bty, didn’t help.
Hardwood floors (modern) min rug around bed. Room was not cleaned first morning. Our dirty glasses (which we sat on table together) trying to make it easier we’re still there when we got in. Called for more, didn’t get. So, cleaned them out ourselves to drink that evening, And, ONE trash can for entire room /bathroom. Was not emptied our entire stay. TV channels very sparse and remote was a piece of trash.
Posted by a verified traveler on Aug 25, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 26, 2019
by General Manager
Thank you for evaluating your stay. We are sorry for the unpleasant experience you had in the parking area and regret the inconvenience caused. We also apologize for not meeting some of your expectations with regard to in-room amenities and for the cleanliness issues you encountered. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will share with our housekeeping team to ensure such mistakes are not repeated. On a positive note, we are glad you liked our location and hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back soon for a much better experience.
Thank you,
General Manager
3 out of 5
There was hair in the bathroom and a pill next to our bed. I also had no idea there was so much construction going on around the hotel before I booked it.
Posted by a verified traveler on Jul 14, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 15, 2019
by General Manager
We thank you for taking the time to evaluate our hotel. We realize the importance of first impressions, and fresh, clean accommodations are necessary to set the tone for a great stay. We apologize for oversights in the preparation of your room, and we trust the remainder of your visit was flawless. We hope you will come back for a perfect experience from check-in to check-out.
Thank you,
General Manager
4 out of 5
Room was clean and wonderful and beautiful and very quiet
Posted by a verified traveler on Jul 9, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 10, 2019
by General Manager
We are delighted that you stayed with us at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, and we are grateful that you took the time to share feedback. What a pleasure to know how much you enjoyed our well-maintained property and unique accommodations! Influenced by the nautical history of Cape Fear and the surrounding area, our rooms are designed to inspire and reflect the local history. Thanks again for the generous comments, and we look forward to welcoming you on your next trip.
Thank you,
General Manager
3 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveler on Jul 9, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 10, 2019
by General Manager
Thank you for being our guest. We are pleased overall you enjoyed your stay and hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back soon for a much better experience.
Thank you,
General Manager
2 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveler on Jul 7, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 10, 2019
by General Manager
We were disappointed to see that we did not live up to our typical standards, and we are truly sorry your stay was not to your expectation. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to prove we are up to the task of delivering excellent service and accommodations.
Thank you,
General Manager
1 out of 5
Seals between window panes lost vacuum. This created the window to be permanently foggy/dirty. Since the room was a river view of the cape fear river you could not see the river. The room was priced higher being a river view. Check out was at 11am. Coming back to our room from a morning swim around 1015, the cleaning staff begun cleaning our room and took our personal waters. During the check out process at the front desk, the desk staff were not pleasant and didn’t seem to care about the above mentioned
Posted by a verified traveler on Jun 25, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jun 26, 2019
by General Manager
Thank you for staying at our hotel. We are sorry for the difficulties you had in your room. We will share your feedback with the maintenance team to ensure corrective actions are taken. Also, we sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced and for failing to provide you with a stress-free stay. It is always our goal to provide excellent guest service, so we regret that we did not provide the level of attention we normally do. Please be assured we will use your evaluation to step up our game. We hope that you will give us another chance to show you our hospitality and stay with us the next time you are in our area.
Thank you,
General Manager
5 out of 5
We loved staying here because of the proximity to the river and restaurants. It is also a very short drive to the beach. The pool is very nice with an outdoor bar and live music. Just a very fun stay.
Posted by a verified traveler on Jun 17, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jun 18, 2019
by General Manager
Thank you for staying with us at Hotel Ballast Wilmington and for your terrific review. We appreciate you mentioning how much you enjoyed our outstanding location! Our landmark hotel is set in the bustling Downtown Historic District and is within walking distance of nearby attractions and over 50 restaurants. We are also glad you liked our pool area with bar and live music. Thank you once more for taking the time to share, and we hope to see you soon.
Thank you,
General Manager
5 out of 5
I loved that there were two restaurants in the hotel. Also the pool had a swim up bar and the patio area with lights and fireplace was very romantic
Posted by a verified traveler on Jun 10, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jun 10, 2019
by General Manager
Thank you for being our guest and for your excellent feedback of Hotel Ballast Wilmington! We are happy your experience at our restaurants was fantastic and that you also enjoyed your time at our outdoor pool and patio area. It was a pleasure accommodating you, and we look forward to welcoming you back anytime you are in the area.
Thank you,
General Manager
4 out of 5
The pool area was very nice and personnel most helpful. Would have been nice if breakfast was included.
Posted by a verified traveler on Jun 3, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jun 4, 2019
by General Manager
Thank you for staying at Hotel Ballast Wilmington. We are delighted to learn how much you enjoyed our pool area as well as the great service provided by our team. However, we regret you were unhappy that our breakfast was not complimentary. We value your business and hope to have the privilege of hosting you again!
Thank you,
General Manager
About the Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. There are 15 meeting rooms available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, 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. A complete renovation of Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton was completed in April 2018. This 4-star Wilmington hotel is smoke free.
272 guestrooms or units
9 levels
2 dining venues
2 bars or lounges
20000 sq ft of conference space
Built in 1970
Coffee shop
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
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Television in lobby
ATM
Elevator
No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
Family property
Outdoor pool
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
, Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
, Free wired Internet
Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
, Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
Airport: Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) (6.3 km / 3.9 mi)
Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
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, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Pillowtop beds
In-room dining (limited hours)
Flat-screen television
Cable channels
Premium channels
Coffee maker
Luxury bedding
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down blanket
Bathtub or shower
Cribs (free)
Rollaway beds (surcharge)
Housekeeping (daily)
Weekday newspapers (free)
Hair dryer
Laptop safe
Toiletries (free)
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
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.
Ruths Chris Steak House - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Buffalo Bayou - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
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.
Boat tours nearby
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
Wheelchair accessible parking
In-room accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is: 21
Special check-in instructions:
24-hour airport shuttle service is available at scheduled times. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to get details.
Airport transportation is offered at scheduled time 24 hours a day. Fees may apply. For details, please contact the property in advance.
Check-out
Check-out by 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pets
No pets allowed
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are 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. 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 are 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.
Debit cards not accepted
Debit cards
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 20 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.
Hotel Names
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You should know
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
