Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Wilmington 34.24204500, -77.95190900 , 9 Estell Lee Place (Show on Map)
8.4
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Summary of reviewsEmbassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, situated along the picturesque Cape Fear River, is highly praised for its prime location close to downtown and the waterfront. Guests appreciate the easy access to local restaurants, shops and various attractions, all within walking distance. The location offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere, enhanced by stunning river views, which can be enjoyed from many of the rooms and the rooftop.

The hotel's facilities, including a modern building with a full-height atrium and ample parking options, contribute to an excellent stay. The breakfast service stands out, receiving numerous accolades for its variety and quality. The complimentary hot breakfast, featuring eggs to order and an omelet maker, is particularly appreciated by families. Additionally, the on-site restaurant and the overall dining experience are frequently commended.

The rooms are spacious, modern and well-maintained, providing a sense of home with ample space and a quiet environment. The impressive river views, comfortable beds often described as cloud-like and amenities such as an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym, enhance the guest experience. Cleanliness and friendly, helpful staff further elevate the stay with particular praise for their professional and accommodating service.

Nevertheless, there are occasional critiques regarding cleanliness with some guests reporting specific issues like sticky floors and inadequate housekeeping. The pool, while generally a positive feature, receives mixed reviews due to its size and sometimes crowded conditions. Parking also garners mixed feedback; while valet parking is praised, some guests find self-parking inconvenient and costly.

Overall, Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront offers a comfortable and satisfying stay with its exceptional location, quality breakfast, comfortable rooms and diligent staff leaving a lasting positive impression on guests.
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Hotel near Golf Courses
This hotel offers access to a golf course located within 3 km. This proximity allows guests to easily reach a golf facility during their stay.

Hotel for Honeymoon
Located on the riverfront, this hotel features spacious suites that include separate living areas, offering extra space and privacy. The hotel also provides complimentary breakfast and evening receptions, adding value and convenience to a honeymoon stay.

Family Friendly Hotel
This hotel offers spacious suites, providing ample room for families. Its riverfront location offers scenic views and easy access to downtown attractions, enhancing the overall family experience.

Dog Friendly Hotel
Embassy Suites hotels typically offer spacious suites, which can be beneficial for guests traveling with dogs. While specific dog-friendly amenities aren't detailed, the extra space and home-like environment can make it a comfortable stay for both owners and their pets.

Hotel with Swimming Pool
Located on the Wilmington Riverfront, this hotel offers a pool and convenient access to the city's attractions. Details about the pool specifically are not available in the listing.

  Indoor Pool  


Business Hotel
Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront provides 3 meeting rooms with 3,970 sq. ft. of meeting space; the largest room has 3,165 sq. ft.. It is connected to the Wilmington Convention Center and close to restaurants and shops.

Hotel with Parking
On-site self-parking is available for $22 per day, with valet parking at $30 per day. Secured and covered parking options are offered.

Accessible Hotel
This hotel offers a variety of accessible room types, including those with accessible tubs and roll-in showers. It also provides specific hearing accessible options, ensuring comprehensive accessibility for guests with diverse needs.

Hotel with Gym
Located on the riverfront, this hotel offers a modern fitness center with cardio equipment and weights, providing a scenic workout experience. Guests appreciate the convenience and quality of the fitness amenities.

4-Star Hotel
This hotel offers a prime riverfront location with spacious suites, providing comfortable and well-equipped accommodations. It's known for its excellent service and is ideal for both leisure and business travelers.

Hotel with Indoor Pool
Located on the riverfront, this hotel offers an indoor pool for year-round enjoyment. As an Embassy Suites, guests can expect spacious suites and complimentary breakfast, adding value to the stay.

Luxury Hotel

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Romantic Hotel

Room Types
Premium King Studio Suite The studio offers air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Suite with Accessible Tub - Mobility Access This suite is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area and a safe deposit box.

King Studio Suite with River View The studio features air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Premium King Suite with River View The suite offers air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views.

King Suite with River View - Hearing Accessible The suite provides air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views.

King Suite with River View The suite features air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views.

Premium Two Queen Suite with River View The suite offers air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views.

Two Queen Suite with River View - Hearing Accessible The suite provides air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views.

Two Queen Suite with River View The suite offers air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views.

King Studio Suite The studio provides air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Two-Room King Suite The suite provides air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds This suite is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area and a safe deposit box.

Two-Room Suite with Two Queen Beds - Mobility Access The suite features air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Two-Room Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Access This suite is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area and a safe deposit box.

King Studio with River View - Hearing Accessible The studio features air conditioning, a seating area, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
8.4
Very Good
Location
Nestled along the Cape Fear River, Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront boasts an unbeatable location renowned by guests for its proximity to downtown and the waterfront. The hotel's positioning makes it an ideal spot for travelers, offering easy access to restaurants, shopping and various venues, all within a pleasant walking distance. Its waterfront placement provides not only a tranquil atmosphere but also stunning river views from the rooms and the rooftop.

Guests frequently highlight the convenience of the location, describing it as perfect and excellent, while noting the serene sense of peace that surrounds the property despite its central positioning. Alongside the superb location, the hotel impresses with its facilities, including a modern building with a full-height atrium and great parking options.

The free breakfast is often praised for its quality and value, especially helpful for families traveling with children. The on-site restaurant also receives commendations, adding to the overall exceptional dining experience. Cleanliness and friendly staff further enhance the stay, making Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront a top choice for visitors looking to enjoy the best of Wilmington's scenic and urban offerings.

Breakfast
Guests at Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront commonly praised the breakfast, describing it as good, great and even amazing. Many highlighted the hot breakfast with eggs to order and well-organized dishes. The complimentary breakfast was particularly appreciated, being both delicious and helpful, especially for families with children. The omelet maker was a nice touch and added to the overall positive experience.

The breakfast offerings were frequently deemed better than most hotels with some guests noting it was excellent and phenomenal. The convenience of the location also added to the appeal, allowing easy access to shops, restaurants and downtown on foot. Happy hour and the breakfast together received high marks for quality food and drink.

However, not all feedback was glowing. A few guests found the breakfast options limited and some food items cold or greasy. There were remarks that the complimentary breakfast was average and typical for this type of hotel with one guest mentioning the need to pay for breakfast, which was a downside. Despite these occasional critiques, the general consensus was very positive, making the breakfast at Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront a notable part of the guest experience.

Rooms
Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront offers rooms that guests frequently describe as spacious, clean and providing a sense of home. Many appreciated the large size of the rooms, noting they include two separate areas and ample space, which makes for a very comfortable stay. The rooms are modern, well-maintained and extremely quiet, ensuring a restful environment. Guests highlighted the cleanliness and friendly staff as added bonuses.

One of the standout features mentioned is the impressive river view visible from many rooms, coupled with amenities like an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym. The beds receive high praise for comfort with some guests describing the experience as sleeping on a cloud. The hotel's free breakfast also garners positive feedback for its quality.

While most feedback was overwhelmingly positive, some guests noted minor inconveniences like the lack of cutlery in the kitchen area and a wish for a longer happy hour. Nonetheless, the combination of a great location, attentive staff and beautifully comfortable rooms makes this hotel a popular choice for visitors.

Beds
Guests at the Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront generally report a high level of satisfaction with the comfort of the beds. Many describe the beds as extremely comfortable, some even likening the experience to sleeping on a cloud. Positive mentions of the beds highlight their softness and the quality of sleep they provide, often enhanced by the overall comfort of the rooms and available room service. Although most reviews praise the comfort, a few guests experienced issues, citing that the beds were very hard or lacked support and a couple of individuals found the mattresses to be of low quality. There were also occasional complaints about visible stains on the bedding. However, the majority of guests seem to find the beds to be a major plus during their stay.

Cleanliness
Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront has garnered mixed reviews regarding its cleanliness. While many guests found the rooms very clean, comfortable and super clean with a welcoming atmosphere, some still reported issues. The hotel lobby's cleanliness and overall property maintenance received positive remarks, reflecting a generally clean and new environment. However, there were notable complaints about specific rooms, citing issues like sticky floors, a drain problem in the shower and inadequate housekeeping. Some guests mentioned hair on furniture, trash under kitchen counters and even stains and spots of blood on the walls and carpet, which detracted from their experience. Overall, while there are many positive comments about the hotel's cleanliness, there are also some significant inconsistencies that have affected guest satisfaction.

Staff
Visitors to the Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront frequently praise the hotel staff for their welcoming and friendly demeanor. Many guests mention that the staff are not only efficient and professional, but they also go above and beyond to be accommodating and helpful. For example, one reviewer noted how India in the dining room showed exceptional care by ensuring a guest with Parkinson's Disease was always well-accommodated at breakfast. The front desk staff are often highlighted for their excellence and great service.

However, there are occasional mentions of less positive experiences. Some guests felt that the staff were untrained or noted the presence of understaffing during breakfast. Despite these few criticisms, the general consensus remains that the staff are a significant positive aspect of staying at this hotel, contributing greatly to the overall experience with their cheerful and helpful attitudes. The hotel itself is frequently described as clean and professionally managed, adding to the comfortable and satisfying stay that many visitors enjoy.

Pool
The pool at Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront receives mixed reviews. Many guests describe it as wonderful and a great addition to their stay with the warm water being a particular highlight. The combination of the indoor pool and river view is frequently praised. However, some guests noted drawbacks such as the pool's small size relative to the hotel, an unappealing pool area and occasional issues with water temperature and cloudiness. The pool is often crowded with children, which could influence the experience for some visitors.

Parking
Guests mentioned a few points about parking at Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront. Some guests noted that they had to pay for parking, which they found inconvenient and sometimes saw as an unexpected expense. Self-parking, while close to the hotel, required validation each time, which some found cumbersome. The parking deck's location was described as not too convenient by a few guests. However, valet parking service received praise for being easy and amazing. While some considered the parking fees pricey, they acknowledged that it might be expected in a downtown area. There was a rare instance of a guest receiving free parking, which they appreciated. Overall, better communication about the parking situation could enhance the guest experience.


Yes, Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront.

Yes, Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront.

Yes, Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront has a gym.

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