Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown

Hotels
Hampton Inn
9.2 (459 reviews)
225 Grace Street , Wilmington , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Service
Cleanliness
Amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Value for Money concerns
Food options limited

Categories

Cleanliness
9.12
Some reviews highlighted issues with bathroom cleanliness, indicating room lighting was poor and cleanliness could be improved.
Service
10
Numerous reviews praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and providing exceptional service.
Location
10
Multiple reviews noted the great location, with convenience to various attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
8.62
Criticism regarding room conditions, such as lighting issues and general upkeep.
Amenities
9.12
Amenities were decent but some were found lacking, such as pool availability and breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.62
Value perception was mixed, with some feeling the hotel was overpriced for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.12
Some reviews expressed disappointment in the breakfast options, particularly the lack of protein choices.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience was positive with recommendations for return stays despite some noted flaws.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:53

Property Description

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown is ideally located near popular attractions such as Thalian Hall and Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. Guests can also easily visit USS North Carolina and Arlie Gardens.

Fantastic Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of an indoor pool, fitness centre, and a 24-hour front desk during your stay. Start your day with a delicious buffet, continental, or American breakfast offered at the property.

Business and Leisure Facilities
The hotel offers a business centre for corporate guests and vending machines with snacks and drinks for your convenience. Make sure to visit Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park just 25 km away.

Book your stay at Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ILM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 29 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 459 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.12
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 8.62
Food and Beverage: 8.12
Overall Experience: 10
M
Monique solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel proche de la ville historique

Cons:

Petit-déjeuner moyen, les tables et chaises non lavés de plus lorsque j'ai demandé un bagel j'avais l'air de l'embêter

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
D
debsW2467TV Family
8
Enjoyable stay and good location
Pros:

Ended up with a very late night arrival, but check in was still great and received a nice bag of waters and snacks. Ron at the car valet stand was cheerful and friendly every time I entered or left the building throughout day, although I personally didn’t use their valet service. Free breakfast is always a plus. I also appreciate good water pressure in the shower and seemed to be plenty of hot water. Walking distance to lots of shops, bars and eateries; highly recommended Whiskey Tango Foxtrot for handcrafted cocktails and excellent selection of beer and spirits.

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
C
Carlette family_with_children us
9
Wonderful.
Pros:

I didn't have the breakfast, because I was only there for one day. I didnt wake up I in time. This trip was just for to have a sisters day.

Cons:

The refrigerator, it didn't get the food or drinks barely cold.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
E
Expedition271826 Family
10
Family reunion
Pros:

Ron was very friendly and gave great information and guide tips. He’s a treasure.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
A
Anna family_with_children se
9
Jättefint hotell med stora rum!
Pros:

Väldigt fint hotell och väldigt trevlig personal. Sköna sängar och stora rum. Vi var på genomresa och stannade bara en natt. Vi bodde i ett rum med två Queen size sängar.

Cons:

Vi hade otur och fick först ett rum som hade ett brummande ljud, lät som maskinrummet på en båt (det var inte ACn). Bo inte i rum 311. Det var så illa så dottern blev illamående av ljudet. Tack vare snäll personal kunde vi byta till annat rum.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
6
662betsyh Business
6
Needs a facelift!
Pros:

This is a tough one. There are some good things about this hotel. Location is everything, and it's easy walking to the historic downtown, shops, restaurants, convention center, and more. The staff is mostly very polite, helpful, and smiling, though the young woman who checked us out was grumpy and didn't seem to know what she was doing. She had on a dirty sweatshirt with bleach stains, and she never stood up from her stool. Not impressed with her at all. But the others were quite nice to deal with.

Parking is more than tricky. On the street is "pay to park," and we were issued a parking ticket 30 minutes AFTER we paid for 3 hours. Had to appeal it. This is not the hotel's fault, but the only other parking options were a long walk to a public parking place with your luggage in tow, OR valet parking which was pricey. We loved the valets though. Super kind and friendly. One gentleman even tried to help me with the parking citation.

As for the rooms, ours was in need of a facelift. The carpet is squares, and most of them were curling up and needed shampooing. The bed was very comfy, but the cover over the box spring was soiled and torn. Come on! Simple things like We only one towel and had to go to the front desk to get more, and the toilet paper was just sitting on the counter because there was no dowel in the paper holder. The shower door leaked quite a bit on the floor. For the price of our room these things should not be an issue.
The hallways had similar issues. Wall paper was torn, peeling, and soiled, and the carpeting was quite soiled.

Breakfast was typical of continental. However, our issue was all three mornings we were there, they ran out of coffee by 8 a.m., and only one morning was there someone there to refill. He was quite nice by the way and apologized sincerely. The food was decent, but ran out long before the end of breakfast schedule. Could be because we saw folks take more than their share. But it reflects on the hotel.

Sounds like a terrible place, but truly our complaints are mostly because for the price, none of these should be an issue. Honestly, this hotel needs a facelift before I would stay there again.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
D
daniellan455 Friends getaway
10
Girls trip
Pros:

Ron was super helpful and very kind! Gave my friends and I lots of great recommendations for food and drinks!

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
C
Cassey couple us
10
Perfect for a quick weekend trip
Pros:

The location and the staff were great.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
M
Maureen solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
A
Anita solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
S
Silke couple us
9
Pros:

The staff and stay were wonderful

Cons:

The parking situation

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
L
localmyrtlebeach Family
10
A Must !
Pros:

A great location for walking the downtown area. The public areas and rooms are very clean and the breakfast is sufficient and tasty . All of the staff I encountered went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. I would definitely return❤️

2026-06-11 via Tripadvisor
R
Rose solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
O
Olga family_with_children us
4
Polite smiles don't make up for lack of cleanliness, missing breakfast essentials, and misleading information. I wil
Pros:

* Location & Room: Great location. The room matched the description, and we got exactly what we booked (two queen beds).
* Valet (May 25th): The valet guy working on May 25th was incredibly nice and helpful—he earned the hotel an extra star. (Unlike the one on May 24th, who couldn't care less).

Cons:

1.Misleading info about the pool: I booked via Booking.com specifically for the indoor pool. There was no notification online that it was closed; I only found out at check-in. Free parking compensation didn't make up for it.
2.No housekeeping: We stayed for 2 nights, but trash was never emptied, and towels were never changed.
3.Unhelpful staff: On May 25th, we asked the front desk to refill the empty shower gel. They promised to send someone but never did.
4. Breakfast fail: They offered cereal and muesli for breakfast, but no milk was provided on either day.
5. Room condition & Water: The bathroom ventilation didn't work, the carpet was very dirty, and the water provided for tea/coffee in lobby had a very unpleasant smell.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
S
sydneyl300 Couples
10
Ron is the man!
Pros:

Ron was the best! Incredibly friendly and helpful. Please be sure to share this with him and praise him as he was truly the best part of our experience!

2026-05-24 via Tripadvisor
J
jeffcindyw Business Charlotte, North Carolina
8
Great breakfast Lady and friendly group of employees!
Pros:

Ron, the valet attendant is a very nice gentleman. The best personality. Most friendly man. The lady who cooks the breakfasts is full of happiness that radiates onto other people. She makes your day start out on the right foot. The hotel room was very nice and clean. We will stay there again.

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
R
Roberts solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
J
johnandcindyd Couples
10
Ron and downtown Hampton
Pros:

Great weekend in Wilmington, loved chatting with the valet Ron! Great guy, great stories.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
D
Debbie couple us
6
Great spot in a central location with easy access to Front Street and waterway!
Pros:

Nice room, clean environment, great location

Cons:

Roll up blind in room did not work so could not get sunlight or natural light in the room.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
H
Hberga320 Business
10
Great help
Pros:

Ron the valet was awesome. He helped explain how to get to the USS North Carolina.

2026-04-29 via Tripadvisor