Hotel Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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About this property
Hotel Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a 4-star property in Wilmington, NC, positioned steps from the Riverwalk in the city's central district. The hotel comprises 272 rooms, including 26 suites, offering a welcoming base for both leisure and business travelers near key attractions and cultural venues.
All 272 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen televisions, pillowtop beds dressed with down comforters and premium linens, and complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Cable programming provides in-room entertainment, while private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms average 4.3 out of 5.
Dining options include Board & Barrel, a restaurant with bar seating and pool views, alongside a coffee shop and café. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee. The property operates one bar and lounge in addition to its dining venues.
Recreational and wellness amenities include an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. The hotel also provides concierge services, gift shops, a business center, and conference facilities totaling 20,000 square feet across 15 meeting rooms. Guests have access to a ballroom and banquet hall for events and gatherings.
The hotel sits within walking distance of Wilmington's cultural and educational landmarks. Cape Fear Community College is a 5-minute walk away, while the Wilmington Convention Center is 0.2 miles distant. The Cape Fear River lies 0.3 miles from the property. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is approximately 10 minutes away, and the hotel provides complimentary airport transportation. Overall guest satisfaction stands at 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,150 reviews.
Check-in opens at 4:00 PM and runs through midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are not permitted at the property. The hotel offers accessible facilities including wheelchair-accessible parking, meeting spaces, restaurants, and pool areas, along with accessible registration and multilingual staff support.
Location & nearby attractions
Cape Fear Community College - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
The Cotton Exchange - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wilmington Railroad Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wilmington Convention Center - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Riverwalk - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
City Stage Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cape Fear River - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Burgwin-Wright House - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Children's Museum of Wilmington - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Latimer House - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Riverfront Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- No pets
- with the exception of service animals
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- 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
Know before you go
- 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.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).