HAMPTON INN BY HILTON WILMINGTON DOWNTOWN - Wilmington NC 225 Grace St 28401

225 Grace St., Wilmington, NC 28401 United States

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near Exit 420b a on I-40 (~5.2mi)

Near Riverwalk

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The Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, spa, and pet-friendly accommodations.

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Free WiFi

Free buffet breakfast

Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

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Steven G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 08 to Sun Aug 10 2025 at a $196.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown in Wilmington (Downtown Wilmington), you'll be steps from Cape Fear Community College and 7 minutes by foot from Wilmington Convention Center. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Children's Museum of Wilmington and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Makado Gallery - 0.1 mi
Wilmington Railroad Museum - 0.2 mi
Cape Fear Coast Convention - 0.2 mi
Us Coast Guard - 0.2 mi
Blue Dragon - 0.3 mi
City Club at de Rosset - 0.3 mi
Bellamy Mansion Museum - 0.3 mi
St Thomas Preservation Hall - 0.3 mi
American Pie - 0.3 mi
Lower Cape Fear Historical Soc - 0.4 mi
Cape Fear Museum - 0.5 mi
USS North Carolina War Battleship Memorial - 0.5 mi
Wilmington Children's Museum - 0.6 mi
Town Hall - 0.8 mi
Us Coast Guard Marine Safety - 2.0 mi
Wilmington Surgcare - 2.1 mi
Us Army Reserve Training - 2.4 mi
New Hanover Regional Medical - 2.6 mi
Us Marine Corps Reserve - 2.8 mi
Lower Cape Fear Hospice - 3.2 mi
Wilmington Treatment Center - 3.2 mi
Army National Guard - 3.3 mi
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) - 3.4 mi
Cape Fear Regional Soccer Park - 3.7 mi
Africa West - 3.7 mi
Coastal Carolina Health Allnc - 5.1 mi
Fat Cat Gallery - 5.1 mi
Charles Jones African Art - 5.3 mi
St Johns Museum of Art - 5.4 mi
Sullivan Gallery - 5.5 mi
Fine Arts Svc - 5.9 mi
Mayfair Town Shopping Center - 6.6 mi
Spectrum Gallery - 6.8 mi
Fountainside Fine Arts Gallery - 6.8 mi
Ogden Park - 7.1 mi
Airlie Gardens - 7.2 mi
Wilmington Ice House - 7.5 mi
Wrightsville Beach - 9.2 mi
Poplar Grove Plantation - 9.8 mi
Veterans Park Sports Complex - 9.9 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

The beautiful five story Hampton Inn is located in downtown Wilmington, NC. We are at the heart of truly unique downtown life of Wilmington. We are located three blocks from the Cape River, close to over 50 local restaurants and bars as well as unique shopping experience, walking distance to the art district and a short drive from USS North Carolina Battleship, Wrightsville Beach, Fort Fisher, Bellamy Mansion and Airlie Gardens. We are only 10 minutes from Wilmington International Airport and extremely close to PPD, Corning, GE, Verizon, Time Warner, UNC-Wilmington and New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Enjoy all Wilmington has to offer during your stay with us!

Local Attractions

USS North Carolina Battleship (2 miles), Latimer House Museum, NC State Ports (3 miles), Cape Fear Museum, Time Warner Cable (3 miles), Wilmington Water Tours, Kure Beach (18 miles), Cape Fear Community College, Horse Drawn Carriages, Bellamy Mansion, Wilmington Downtown, Marine Terminals (4 miles), Store, Fort Fisher Civil War Museum (20 miles), The Children*s Museum, North Carolina Aquarium (21 miles), Historic Riverfront, Port of Wilmington (3 miles), City Center (1 miles), Thalian Hall for the Performing Art, Cape Fear Riverboat - Henrietta III, Carolina Beach (15 miles), EUE Screen Gems Studios (3 miles), Wilmington Hammerheads (2 miles), Duke Energy (5 miles), Chandler*s Wharf, Wrightsville Beach (11 miles), AAI Pharma (3 miles), General Electric Hitachi Nuclear (6 miles), University of North Carolina at Wil (5 miles), PPD - Phamaceutical Product, AT-T (5 miles), Wilmington Railroad Museum, Burgwin-Wright Museum and Garden, Corning (6 miles), Airlie Gardens (9 miles), Verizon Wireless (5 miles), Cameron

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 5

Rooms: 92

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 15

Meeting Rooms: 0

Total Taxes: 13.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
Banquet hall
Braille or raised signage
Business center
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Daily
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Events/parties not allowed
Express check-in
Express check-out
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
No cribs (infant beds) available
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Outdoor furniture
Parking height restrictions apply
Pets allowed
Professional property host/manager
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Snack bar/deli
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Valet parking (surcharge)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Airport & Shuttle Info

New Hanover Intl Airport (4 miles), Raleigh-Durham Intl Airport (146 miles), Myrtle Beach AFB/Intl Airport (78 miles)

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Valet parking fee: USD 33 per day (in/out privileges) Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)

Essential workers only - NO

All US locations offer coffee & tea in the lobby at no cost

Free Hot Breakfast serving fresh-baked waffles and oatmeal with toppings

Offer 'On the Run' breakfast bags during the week if you're in a hurry

Free daily newspaper on weekdays

The Hampton Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Port City Java - Start your day with a cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry at this cozy cafe located 0.2 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Front Street Brewery - Grab a bite to eat and try some locally brewed beer at this lively brewpub located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The George on the Riverwalk - Enjoy delicious seafood and waterfront views at this popular restaurant located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Wilmington Riverwalk - Take a leisurely stroll along the scenic Riverwalk, located just steps away from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Basics - Enjoy a hearty Southern breakfast at this popular diner located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Slice of Life Pizzeria - Savor delicious pizza and other Italian dishes at this casual eatery located 0.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Caprice Bistro - Indulge in French cuisine and fine wines at this charming bistro located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

Activity Airlie Gardens - Explore the beautiful gardens and historic structures of Airlie, located 5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Bitty & Beau's Coffee - Support a great cause while enjoying coffee and pastries at this inclusive coffee shop located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Dock Street Oyster Bar - Delight in fresh seafood and oysters at this iconic seafood restaurant located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Circa 1922 - Experience a fusion of global flavors at this upscale tapas restaurant located 0.6 miles from the hotel.

Activity Battleship North Carolina - Step aboard the historic battleship and learn about its role in World War II, located 2 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown have?

There are 92 rooms in the property.

Is there a gym at Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown?

New Hanover Intl Airport (4 miles), Raleigh-Durham Intl Airport (146 miles), Myrtle Beach AFB/Intl Airport (78 miles)