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Compare proposals and book your ideal event spaceHotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC, USA, 28401-3934
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About us
Bringing modern Southern hospitality to life through the lens of Wilmington’s past and present, Hotel Ballast is a fresh take on a beloved riverfront gem. The city’s rich maritime history is felt throughout, balanced by new guest experiences, including dining at the riverfront Board and Barrel Coastal Kitchen and newly opened Sugo Italian Steakhouse, lingering over locally roasted coffee at Buffalo Bayou, and savoring stunning waterfront and skyline views from 272 newly upgraded guest rooms and suites.
Venue Details
ChainHilton
BrandTapestry Collection by Hilton
Built1970
Renovated2018
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms272
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
"Best Of" Awards- Encore Magazine
Best Hotel in Wilmington Winner 2010-2013
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jan 6, 2026 - Jan 15, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 5, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,978 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
4,784 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,496 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
4,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,978 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
4,784 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,496 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
4,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,500 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
272
Single (1 bed)
169
Suites
14
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Total guest rooms
272
Single (1 bed)
169
Suites
14
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
6%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
7 mi
Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $24.00/day )
Valet parking
( $30.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Wilmington's Riverwalk
Recreation
2 mins
Lighted wooden walkways, pocket parks, and markers shouwcase the Cape Fear River's history and natural beauty. More than 200 shops, restaurants, and attractions located nearby.
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Museum
15 mins
View exhibits that interpret Wilmington's role in railroad history with indoor displays, artifacts and model train layouts. Climb aboard a steam locomotive, scale boxcar, and caboose. Visit the "hands on" children's Hall.
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Wilmington Convention Center
Convention center
4 mins
Scheduled to Open Fall 2010
The 107,000 square foot convention center will consist of:
12,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom that can be subdivided into up to 6 separate rooms
30,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space
Includes full A/V, sound systems, lighting controls, concessions and Internet
30-foot clear span ceiling
Drive-on floor suited for large tractor trailers
6,150 sq. ft. of board room/meeting space
3 meeting rooms (550 sq. ft. each)
Can be made into 1, 2 or 3 rooms
1,650 gross sq. ft.
1 meeting/show coordinator room (600 sq. ft.)
3 meeting rooms (1,150 sq. ft. each)
Can be made into 1, 2 or 3 rooms
3,450 gross sq. ft.
1 dedicated meeting room (550 sq. ft.)
All rooms equipped with A/V services, lighting controls, Internet and sound systems
15,000+ sq. ft. of pre-function space
Full-service banquet kitchen
Covered outdoor seating/gathering area with spectacular views overlooking the Cape Fear River
11,000 sq. ft. green space for use with outdoor events such as weddings
581-space parking deck immediately adjacent to the facility
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The Children's Museum of Wilmington
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Thalian Hall Center For Performing Arts
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Henrietta III Riverboat Cruises
Recreation
5 mins
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Greenfield Park Amphitheater
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Park
15 mi
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1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.
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Cape Fear Serpentarium
Museum
5 mins
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Cape Fear Regional Soccer Park
Recreation
15 mins
this 30 acre park has seven full-size soccer fields.
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Burgwin-Wright Museum House & Gardens
Historical landmark
10 mins
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Bellamy Mansion Museum
Museum
4 blks
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503 Market Street
P.O. Box 1176
Wilmington, NC, US 28402-1176
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Battleship North Carolina
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300 Airlie Road
Wilmington
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Wilmington International Airport
Airport
5 mi
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Additional details
Located on the pedestrian-friendly Wilmington Riverwalk, Hotel Ballast offers a prime downtown location for meetings and events for up to 1,000 guests. The hotel’s 20,000 square feet of adaptable space includes a magnificent Grand Ballroom with 18-foot ceilings and a smaller Cape Fear Ballroom accommodating up to 400 banquet-style.
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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