Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, Wilmington

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton - A riverside hotel with Southern charm, waterfront dining, and event spaces

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton is a 3-star corporate hotel on the Cape Fear River, featuring 274 rooms with river or historic Wilmington views, premium bedding, and laptop-compatible safes. The hotel includes three on-site restaurants: Board & Barrel Coastal Kitchen serves locally sourced Southern cuisine, Buffalo Bayou offers breakfast and lunch items, and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse provides premium steaks and seafood. Guests can use the outdoor pool with riverfront views, a 24-hour fitness center, and 17 meeting rooms spanning 18000 square feet, including a waterfront terrace. Located in Wilmington Historic Downtown, the hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Bellamy Mansion and offers a complimentary shuttle to Wilmington International Airport, 7 miles away.

Pros

The outdoor pool and fire pit overlook the Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina.

Three on-site dining options include Southern cuisine, casual café fare, and premium steaks.

Complimentary airport shuttle service operates between 5 AM and 11 PM.

The 24/7 business center provides Macs, PCs, and printing services.

Cons

Self-parking costs $22 per day, and valet parking is $27.

Pets are not allowed, except for service animals.