Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Ballast
301 N. Water St., Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, USA Fodor's Choice
The nine-story Hotel Ballast, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, aptly contains features of both a boutique hotel and a corporate chain. It has direct access to the riverfront boardwalk and it's just a few blocks from the heart of the historic district. Half the rooms have terrific views of the river and the USS North Carolina—the rest have views of the city. There's a vast free parking lot, a trendy outdoor dining and lounge area with a small pool, and two on-site restaurants, plus a coffee shop.
PROS
- convenient to river, downtown restaurants, and shops
- short hike up to main part of historic district
- Ruth's Chris Steak House in hotel
- elegantly designed lobby, bar, and outdoor lounge
- on-site Ruth's Chris Steak House
CONS
- uninspired architectural design
- nothing memorable about rooms
- no complimentary breakfast or parking
- only some rooms have river views
- crowded during events and parties
- no complimentary breakfast
- crowded during events and weekends during wedding season
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
800-416–9753 | 910-763–5900
Website: www.hotelballast.com
HOTEL DETAILS
272 rooms
Rate Includes: No meals
Rate Includes: No meals
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