Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

$$$$||View on mapWilmington, United States of America301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28401-3934|
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28401-3934·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Free WiFi8.7
Staff8.5
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.7
Value for money7.1
Who stays here
Couples39%
Families26%
Business19%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Free WiFi8.7
Staff8.5
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.7
Value for money7.1
Who stays here
Couples39%
Families26%
Business19%
Groups9%

3-star riverside hotel on the Wilmington Boardwalk with Cape Fear River views

Accommodations and Amenities

Hotel Ballast Wilmington offers rooms with views of the Cape Fear River or historic Wilmington. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and an alarm clock with a docking station. Suites have a separate living area with a sofa bed, and bathrooms feature granite vanities.

On-Site Dining

Three on-site restaurants serve guests: Buffalo Bayou, Board and Barrel, and Ruth's Chris Steak House. The coffee house on site provides specialty drinks, while the bar offers wine and champagne. A snack bar and kid-friendly buffet are also available.

Business and Event Facilities

Hilton Ballast Wilmington NC has 17 meeting rooms totaling 18000 square feet of event space. The 24-hour business center provides fax and photocopying services. A dedicated concierge and express check-in/check-out support corporate travelers.

Recreation and Outdoor Spaces

An outdoor pool overlooks the Cape Fear River, with sun loungers and pool towels provided. The fitness center is open all year, and the hotel offers an outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. Live music and temporary art galleries are available on-site.

Transportation and Location

Hotel Ballast Wilmington provides free shuttle service to Wilmington International Airport. Valet parking and accessible parking are available on-site. The hotel sits on the Wilmington Boardwalk, within a 15-minute walk of Bellamy Mansion Museum.

  • Riverfront: Direct access to the Wilmington Boardwalk and Cape Fear River
  • Dining: Three on-site restaurants including Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • Meetings: 17 meeting rooms with 18000 square feet of event space
  • Pool: Outdoor pool overlooking the Battleship North Carolina
  • Shuttle: Free airport shuttle to Wilmington International Airport
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 18.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of floors:9
Number of rooms:269
Former name
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
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Rooms and availability

Historic Junior Suite
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
  • City view
  • Free Wi-Fi
Double Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
  • River view
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
Historic King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Free airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

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

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

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

Room view

  • City view
  • River view

Room features

  • 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
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Essential information about Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

💵 Lowest room price 147 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 4.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Wilmington International, ILM

Location

301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28401-3934
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301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28401-3934
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
1 Battleship Rd
Battleship North Carolina
100 yd
From Nutt St to Nunn Street Along the Cape Fear River
Riverwalk
100 yd
Shopping Area
The Cotton Exchange
100 yd
516 windchime drive
Historic District
100 yd
Museums
Wilmington Railroad Museum
100 yd
21 N Front St Ste 501
City Stage Theatre
100 yd
Garden
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
100 yd
Gallery
Expo216
100 yd
Wilmington
Cape Fear River
100 yd
102 N 3rd St
Legion Stadium
100 yd
Water & Dock Streets
Henrietta III
100 yd
221 North Front Street
Wilmington Downtown Incorporated
100 yd
Riverfront
100 yd
5 N Water St
Riverfront Park
100 yd
108 North Front Street
Planet
100 yd
Store
The Black Cat Shoppe
100 yd
Restaurant
Port City Java
100 yd
Restaurant
Java Dog
100 yd
Restaurant
The Scoop Sandwich and Ice Cream Shop
100 yd
Restaurant
Pender's Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
On A Roll
100 yd
Restaurant
Coastal Cupcakes
100 yd
Restaurant
Stufffedwich
100 yd
Restaurant
Louie's Hot Dogs
100 yd
Restaurant
The Pour House
100 yd
Restaurant
Jimmy Johns
100 yd

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