Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Riverwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Front Street Brewery - 6 min walk
Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - 3 min walk
Cape Fear Wine and Beer - 4 min walk
Beer Barrio - 5 min walk
Hell's Kitchen - 6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is just 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Board & Barrel, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
272 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
On-site valet parking (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Transfers
Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Segway hire/tours nearby
Working away
Business centre
15 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (20000 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 1970
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed-captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
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.
Buffalo Bayou – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 60 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Parking
Self-parking costs USD 22 per day with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs USD 27 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.
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
Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 22 per day. Valet parking costs USD 27 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
Yes, Board & Barrel offers pool views.
What's the area around Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton like?
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Wilmington Historic District, a short 7-minute drive from Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) and 3 minutes' walk from Cape Fear Community College. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Dec 2024
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Room with a view
The hotel is old. The heating unit takes a while to work. The workers are nice. The view of the battle ship is nice.
jamaica
jamaica, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2024
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2024
Overall a nice place to stay on the river front.
The room was a bit small, the decor was very nice. The view of the river was beautiful. Great location on the river walk, and one block from Front Street.
Breakfast was awesome.
The sink in the bathroom was way too shallow. It was very awkward to rinse a tooth brush or put water in a cup. If the faucet was higher it would have been ok.
The rooms do not have refrigerators. We always use them when we travel.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
Loveee!
Loved the location!! Friendly staff! Will revisit in the near future!
Jasmine M.
Jasmine M., 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2024
Great location
Pam
Pam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
eric
eric, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2024
Chas
Chas, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 Nov 2024
Total Failure
We didn't expect to haul our own luggage to the 5th floor in a Luxury Hotel. Parking lot was behind the hotel and creepy on night of arrival. Our bathroom smelled of urine and the sink didn't drain. Night time housekeeping got rid of the smell but couldn't fix sink. Late supper in hotel restaurant was fair at best. Hilton wouldn't adjust our rates because of third party reservation. They gave us free parking and a restaurant coupon instead. Second day the sink was fixed but the smell was back as was the cleaning crew. Management was supposed to call and address these issues with us but never did. Nighttime assistant manager offered us a free night to give them a chance to make it up to us, but haven't received it yet. Breakfast was good though.
James
James, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Claudia
Claudia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 Nov 2024
Room floor was dirty and the bathroom fixtures had alot of dust. Hair dryer was sticky. The two drinking glasses were dirty with previous user's lip imprints. Had to hold down toilet handle to flush. Toilet seat had some type of residue that required cleaning. Interior door knob of bathroom came off when simply turning it to close. The space between the sink faucet and sink basin was so narrow you couldn't fit hands under faucet for proper hand washing. Also couldn't get a water bottle under faucet to refill. Hot water in shower randomly became scalding hot. Waited 40 minutes for our dinner in the restaurant for a burger and shrimp tacos even though we were one of only two tables. The other table only got an app and dessert. People at bar were complaining that no one was at bar to tend, saying, "Doesn't anybody work here?" We only saw one waitress who was also bartending for the whole restaurant. Breakfast service was much better. Server was very kind and pleasant and so was the hostess. Sadly, the French toast was overcooked and burnt on the edges. We prepaid for a buffet breakfast but we find out only the buffet was available on the weekend. 20% gratuity automatically charged for meals. We had very high expectations but we're greatly disappointed. We are current and former professionals in the hospitality industry - travel agent and chef with 33 years experience. No shuttle for local theatrical venue. Walked 5 blocks to and from venue.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
samuel
samuel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 Oct 2024
Jodi
Jodi, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 Oct 2024
Very disappointing
Very disappointed in this hotel. Didn’t match pictures online. Paid for room with “historic” view, picture below of actual view much different. Room was in need of maintenance. Bathroom shower time
Very old and windows need to be replaced. Bartender extremely rude. Asked for cups of ice with a large purchase of other things, told there are ice machines on the floor. If it’s not working call for maintenance. Expected a lot more from this property. Many other better choices in the area.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Top notch minus one thing
Lovely hotel, wonderful view. One issue-no refrigerator or microwave in the room. If you are staying for multiple days, it would be quite inconvenient. Otherwise, nice clean room, great beds.
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Oct 2024
👎👎
$760 for 2 night stay. The lobby smelled of sewage. Broken shower head, broken make-up mirror & the safe did not work. When we called to switch rooms the staff was very receptive. But, they explained the safe batteries are no longer being made & they have no accounting for which rooms have functional safes. It is obvious that Hilton is suffering financially as they are letting their hotels deteriorate. We are “ Honor” members & have elected to switch to other hotels.
lynn
lynn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2024
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Family Friend
Beautiful facility could not have been treated better