Best Hotels near Battleship North Carolina, New Hanover County

Clean. Large rooms

Nice location and friendly staff. I would stat there again.

Okay, I am going to say that the hotel itself is clean, comfy and the staff is friendly and efficient. The property is in the downtown area and adjacent to the local college campus and is a River front property... and that ladies and gents is my only issue. What I am about to write will no doubt be read by people who will think Hmmm, what a self-entitled ***** and to that I will correct you and ask you to remove the ”self” part and focus SOLELY on the ENTITLED part. I am and have been for several years a Diamond HHonors member. You achieve Diamond (Hilton's HIGHEST level of guest loyalty) not because you OCCASSIONALLY stay at a Hilton branded property, but because you stay at them CONSTANTLY. In order to get there, you have not only spent nights in their bed's but THOUSANDS of dollars to achieve that level of brand LOYALTY. Among the perks/benefits of that level of BRAND LOYALTY (please note the theme here with that word) you have the right to request a room upgrade at check in among other benefits. For the record, not once since achieving Diamond status, have I requested my room be upgraded to a suite. Primarily because I am in the hotel for one day and on to my next property the following day, most times leaving in the middle of the night due to the line of work I am in. Today, as I arrive at the Ballast, I notice the river and the USS North Carolina museum ship moored just behind the hotel. I get to my room and discover that I am street side in an odd numbered room and would really like to get some upper view photos of the battleship. I returned to the desk and ask if I could be switched to a waterside room. Now, for the record the hotel is NINE STORIES TALL and as near as I can calculate has 26 water facing rooms on each floor. Assuming, that floors one and two and possibly three are event and meeting space that still leaves six floors or 156 water side rooms available for booking. Imagine my surprise when I am informed that ”sorry, there is no way for me to move you” You're telling me that 156 rooms are occupied by folks that are incredibly LOYAL to your brand? That the2 wedding parties that you tell me are in house could not be equally accommodated in street side rooms? So much for brand LOYALTY!

The hotel is located in a prime location. Everything is close by and a lot is within walking distance. The hotel was clean, updated, decor was nice, bed was comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Breakfast was plentiful and a good variety of foods. We would definitely stay here again and already have plans to return within the next year.

The hotel rooms are really nice. All new I guess due to a recent upgrade. This is a classic beach hotel Holiday Inn but this may be the nicest rooms in any similar hotel in country. The common areas are all very nice too with fast elevators. I was here for work but could come back for the beach itself.

Excellent as always, great customer service Just amazing.

I won't stay anywhere else. Absolutely awesome help and some of the most comfy beds without the crazy prices. Absolutely complete turn around from where they were. Was surprised to see such a change. I'm telling you if you had a bad stay in the past then give them another chance!!! You won't be disappointed!!

I had a good experience here, I liked the breakfast and the amenities. Breakfast included eggs, sausage. (Pork and turkey) whole wheat bread available, muffins, cereal, yogurt. Coffee and tea at all hours in the lobby. Pool, weight room, free guest laundry, computer and printers. Room was large and clean. The only negatives were broken toilet paper hanger and not enough towels had to ask for more. Also one of the maids got angry when I forgot to leave a tip and didn’t really change the beds one day but that was a disgruntled employee. Overall excellent experience. Somewhat pricey but you get what you pay for.

Room was a bit small for a king size bed and there was a leak by the bathroom toilet so we were relocated to a different room. So despite the relocation nuisance we were compensated a free night stay and some Bonvoy Marriott points. Pool area was very clean and the water was a nice temperature. The one bartender was especially nice and all of the other service people were very polite and cordial.