Taking our cues from Wilmington’s rich maritime history as well as its progressive present as a modern port city, Hotel Ballast brings new life to the Cape Fear River waterfront. Highlights include beautifully renovated guest rooms and suites, all-new indoor/outdoor restaurant Board & Barrel (to join Ruth’s Chris Steak House), cozy cabanas poolside, bridal suite perfect for wedding day prep, stunning riverfront ballroom space and a custom-curated art gallery filled with original works from Southern artists.