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About the Hotel

301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28401-3934

Rooms and suites

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has 274 rooms with views of the river or historic Wilmington. All guestrooms include premium bedding, laptop-compatible safes, ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and a sitting area. Each room has a flat-screen TV, parquet floors, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, and a sofa. Connecting rooms are available. Accessible rooms have roll-in showers and cable TV.

Dining options

Guests have a choice of three restaurants. Board & Barrel Coastal Kitchen offers locally sourced Southern favorites on the waterfront, along with cocktails at the Board & Barrel Bar, which pours its own private label 'Edgar's Truth' bourbon, barrel-aged cocktails, and small plates. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse serves premium steaks, seafood, and cocktails. Buffalo Bayou is a casual cafe in the Upper Lobby serving breakfast and lunch. There, guests can get locally roasted coffee and "Grab & Go" cuisine. Open daily from 6:00 am-8:00 pm.

Leisure and recreation

Guests can use the outdoor pool with views of the water and Battleship North Carolina. The hotel features a fitness center. Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation and Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest are nearby.

Location and transport

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Wilmington Historic Downtown on the banks of the Historic Riverfront, near 18th- and 19th-century architecture. It is within a 15-minute walk from the Bellamy Mansion. The hotel is 10 km from Wilmington International Airport and offers complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport between 5 am and 11 pm. Self-parking costs $22 per day; valet parking is $27.

Hotel Services

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton includes a 24-hour business center with Macs and PCs, plus a printer and copier. The hotel has 17 meeting rooms spanning over 18,000 square feet of event space, including a waterfront terrace. The Grand Ballroom opens onto a terrace and outdoor patio on the river. Free Wi-Fi is available. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Historic View
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2 persons
46 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Double Room Two Double Beds River View
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4 persons
46 m² 
Bed options:
2 Double beds
Heating
Air conditioning
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King Room River View
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3 persons
46 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Heating
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Getting around

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City Centre
Wilmington 1.6 km
Airports
Wilmington International (ILM) 6.4 km
Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) 94.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

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

Dining

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

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

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

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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Location

301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28401-3934
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301 North Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28401-3934
Nearby
1 Battleship Rd
Battleship North Carolina
250 m
From Nutt St to Nunn Street Along the Cape Fear River
Riverwalk
240 m
Shopping Area
The Cotton Exchange
250 m
516 windchime drive
Historic District
470 m
Museum
Wilmington Railroad Museum
400 m
21 N Front St Ste 501
City Stage Theatre
340 m
Garden
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
860 m
Gallery
Expo216
190 m
Wilmington
Cape Fear River
370 m
102 N 3rd St
Legion Stadium
510 m
Water & Dock Streets
Henrietta III
540 m
221 North Front Street
Wilmington Downtown Incorporated
160 m
Riverfront
170 m
5 N Water St
Riverfront Park
260 m
108 North Front Street
Planet
290 m
Store
The Black Cat Shoppe
420 m
Store
Edge Of Urge
430 m
130 N Front St #202
Green Light Escape Room
280 m
Gallery
The Golden Gallery
140 m
US-17 BUS
The George Davis Monument
560 m
Restaurants
Port City Java
290 m
300 N Front St Ste E2
Java Dog
300 m
303 N Front St
The Scoop Sandwich and Ice Cream Shop
290 m
365 N Front St
Pender's Cafe
310 m
205 N Front St
On A Roll
370 m
125 Grace St
Coastal Cupcakes
480 m
129 Princess St
Stufffedwich
430 m
11 Market St
Louie's Hot Dogs
520 m
204 1/2 Princess St
The Pour House
490 m
103 Market St
Jimmy Johns
560 m
120 Market St
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