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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Located close to Riverwalk and Cape Fear Community College, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Board & Barrel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

1 KING RIVERVIEW 1 BEDROOM SUITE WITH PARLOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

1KG RIVER 1 BEDROOMS SUITE

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

1 King Bed River View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A table with champagne, glasses, flowers, and chocolates, with a dress on a mannequin in the background.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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
  • Free WiFi

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A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Downtown Wilmington, a walkable area in Wilmington with great shopping. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach. Cape Fear Community College and Riverwalk are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
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301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.
    Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.
    Wilmington Convention Center
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hell's Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • Beer Barrio
    5 min walk
  • Copper Penny
    4 min walk
  • Java Dog Coffee House
    4 min walk
  • Manna
    6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

  • Upscale hotel near Cape Fear Community College
  • Located close to Riverwalk and Wilmington Convention Center, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Board & Barrel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
    • A banquet hall, an elevator, and 15 meeting rooms
    • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a ballroom
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All 272 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • HDTVs with premium channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 24 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 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

Restaurants on site

  • Board & Barrel
  • Buffalo Bayou

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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

More

  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 60 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 24 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Sep 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Sep 21, 2026 start from $162, 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.

Is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 24 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 5:00 AM–11:00 PM on request.

Where is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Fear Community College, Cape Fear River, and Wilmington Convention Center. Riverwalk and Battleship North Carolina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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