ARRIVE Wilmington is a boutique hotel that blends local styles and tastes, offering simplified hospitality focused on thoughtful design and comfort. The hotel provides modern amenities and service accessed via text message. Design-driven rooms feature low-key luxuries, including marble bathrooms and high-quality bedding. The property includes an on-site restaurant, bar, and an outdoor fireplace.
Should you book ARRIVE Wilmington?
A comfortable stay with design-forward rooms and on-site dining in Wilmington.
Best for
- Design-conscious travellers
- Pet owners
- Proximity to local sites
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking extensive hotel facilities
Design-driven rooms
Guest rooms are thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, featuring marble bathrooms, high-quality bedding, and bespoke bath amenities. Many rooms include private kitchens or minibars.
On-site dining and bar
The hotel has an on-site restaurant and a bar, serving food and drinks. There is also a coffee house on site for lighter refreshments. An outdoor fireplace offers a space to relax.
Local experiences
Located close to Thalian Hall and the Bellamy Mansion Museum, the hotel provides honest local recommendations. Historic sites like To the Soldiers of the Confederacy are within walking distance.
Rooms & rates
Studio with Sofa Bed
30.0 m² · 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed
Private suite · Attached bathroom · Minibar · Free Wifi
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
21.0 m² · 1 king bed
Private kitchen · Minibar · Free Wifi
Loft
56.0 m² · 1 king bed
Private suite · Private kitchen · Attached bathroom · Minibar · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Private Parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Minibar
- Room service
Bathroom
- Bathrobe
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Garden
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Location
101 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States, Wilmington, North Carolina
ARRIVE Wilmington is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Burgwin - Wright House at 450 ft; the nearest bus station, Laura W. Padgett Station, is 0.6 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Burgwin - Wright Housemuseum450 ft
- Saint James Episcopal Churchplace of worship0.1 mi
- Wilmington First Presbyterian Churchplace of worship0.1 mi
- Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Artsmuseum0.3 mi
- USS North Carolina Battleship Memorialattraction0.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.7 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 310 guest reviews
ARRIVE Wilmington wins consistent praise for its prime downtown location, charming boutique aesthetic, inviting courtyard and bar, and a largely warm and attentive team. However, recurring frustrations around the absence of in-room coffee makers, small room sizes, costly and poorly communicated parking, and occasional lapses in front-desk professionalism and breakfast reliability are genuine friction points worth noting. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, making it a standout choice for short leisure stays, though guests with higher-end service expectations should be aware of some operational inconsistencies.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 24 · average 9.8
They wrote about: location, room, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 6 · average 8
They wrote about: location, room, breakfast
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What are the room sizes at ARRIVE Wilmington?
Rooms range from 21.0 m² for King Rooms and Deluxe King Rooms to 56.0 m² for the Loft. Studio rooms are 30.0 m².
Does ARRIVE Wilmington have an on-site restaurant?
Yes, the hotel has an on-site restaurant and a bar, along with a coffee house.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, private parking is available at the hotel, including accessible parking options.
Are pets allowed at ARRIVE Wilmington?
Yes, the hotel is pet-friendly and offers amenities like pet bowls.
What is the check-in process like?
The hotel offers streamlined check-in and hotel services are available via text message.
Are there accessible rooms?
Yes, a King Room with Roll-In Shower is available, featuring accessibility facilities.
What attractions are near the hotel?
The hotel is close to Thalian Hall, Bellamy Mansion Museum, and historic sites such as To the Soldiers of the Confederacy and Latimer House Museum.
What is the starting price for a room?
The starting price for a room is $446.