Hotel Ballast Wilmington is on the Riverwalk, featuring an outdoor pool and dining at Board & Barrel for all meals. Enjoy the on-site cafe, free WiFi, and dry cleaning services. Guests praise the helpful staff.
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. Don't miss out on a visit to Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
What's nearby
Riverwalk
1 min walk - 0.1 km
The Cotton Exchange
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wilmington Convention Center
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Cape Fear Community College
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
7 min drive
Restaurants
Copper Penny
4 min walk
Hell's Kitchen
6 min walk
Beer Barrio
5 min walk
I Love NY Pizza
5 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 is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a gift shop
Wedding services, a ballroom, and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 272 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
HDTVs with premium channels
Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping
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
Restaurants on site
Board & Barrel
Buffalo Bayou
Things to do
24-hour gym
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
15 meeting rooms
20,000 square feet of conference space
Business center
Computer station
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 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
More
9 floors
Art Deco architecture
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1970
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
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
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
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
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
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, 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
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)
Property is also known as
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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 Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Mar 31, 2026 start from ₩193,098, 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.
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 22 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 27 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 at scheduled times.
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, Wilmington Convention Center, and Riverwalk. Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Room was in ok but rough condition-- sliding shower door was half off rail, ceiling paint peeling in numerous spots in room, door lock was inoperative when we arrived and there was no breakfast in the morning except pay restaurant. Great location and very nice staff!
Room was clean,
Staff was friendly,
Amenities were great
Curtis
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Loredana
Jan 20, 2026
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.
Overall a really nice hotel with great staff and a really good breakfast. The parking is $25 a night and the lots can get full but whenever we needed to park we were able to find a spot. The room itself was nice but there were a few little spots that needed some TLC, especially in the bathroom. But the bed was clean and comfortable and it was close to a few shops and restaurants so the location was great.