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The Wilmingtonian

101 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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The Wilmingtonian
Ranked #18 of 42 hotels in Wilmington
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Northampton, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We felt that the hotel was overpriced, you are paying for its location being close to the bars restaurants and waterfront. The staff were friendly. We picked the "Casablanca suite" as the photo's looked good on the web page but it was very basic and in need of a bit of TLC. The continental breakfast consisted of a muffin, cereal... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Thank you for your kind words about our staff. I would like to address the rest of your review, however. The Casablanca suite has been painted, a new mattress put in, new carpet and counter tops - all added in the last three months. We are continuously sprucing up suites and there is almost never a time when at least... More

Fareham
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78 reviews 78 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013 via mobile

We booked the Wilmingtonian having read reviews on Trip Advisor and the fact that it was pet friendly. The location of he hotel is ideal just a short walk or a trolley ride an you are I the town or walking along he river front. We had a room on he 2nd floor with a wonderful balcony and rocking chairs... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Thank you for your kind review and for your suggestions. We hope to see you again on your next trip. More

SE USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

I have had the pleasure of staying at the Wilmingtonian several times over the years. On my last visit they were booked and I did NOT enjoy my stay elsewhere as much! I love the ambiance and the privacy and the location cannot be beat. Not as expensive as a comparable B&B but much nicer than your typical hotel! If... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Thank you so much! We're sorry that we couldn't accommodate you on your last visit, but we look forward to seeing you next time. More

Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

Although the downtown Wilmington location is nice, the hotel itself was disappointing. The refrigerator in our room was not functioning properly and made a loud humming noise for most of the night. The bed was extremely hard. The "continental breakfast" consisted of nothing more than a few granola bars and a couple of apples and oranges. The service also seemed... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

We are very sorry to hear that you had a bad experience at our hotel. If we had known that the refrigerator was working improperly we would have been happy to unplug it and replace it with one from another unit. And while we don’t recall having any negative feedback on this particular mattress, we appreciate you pointing out its... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

If you are looking for someting other than the chain motel/hotels, The Wilmingtonian is a good choice. Older and charming, it provided us with easy access to the historic district, a pleasant room on a courtyard with complete kitchenette and everything we needed. Not for those who want stainless steel and slick surroundings, I would describe it as between a... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

Thank you so much for these kind words! We hope to see you again soon. More

Senior Reviewer
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed here this past weekend, and we were very pleased. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Our room was clean and cozy. There was a big comfy bed, a fireplace and jacuzzi. We will definitely be going back and requesting The Captains Quarters.

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
February 17, 2013

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to town. More

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

I was initially given suite 27. Suite 27 has one queen size bed with a mattress that jiggles whenever anyone so much as turns over. After sleeping (sort of) in that bed with my wife, the next morning I experienced the bathroom. 1: The old toilet didn't flush because the chain on the flapper had fallen off. I fixed this... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
January 24, 2013

Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate that you brought these issues to our attention and have since rectified the problems with suite #27. We hope you'll look us up again on your next trip to Wilmington. More

North Carolina
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28 reviews 28 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

This is very central in location. Both of the guys at the front desk wer very pleasant and helpful. The place need some work. Rooms and appliances and very dated. The courtyard has not been cleaned up in a long time... they might claim "cold weather" but I say lazy. My wife l oved the old mattress, but I say... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
January 21, 2013

Thank you for your feedback. We are certainly very sorry to hear that we gave you the impression of being lazy. We do take pride in our appearance. Just last week we spent two days pressure washing, tidying up planters, etc., in our courtyard area, but that must have been just after your stay with us and we're sorry about... More

Manteo, North Carolina
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

My wife and I recently spent a night at the Wilmingtonian Motel in historic downtown Wilmington,NC . We wanted to stay in something different than the ordinary chain motel. We researched the area on line and discovered the Wilmingtonian was located in the heard of the downtown historic district and walking distance to a number of bars and restaurants. The... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
January 17, 2013

Thank you for sharing your experience at our hotel. We hope you'll look us up on your next trip to Wilmington. More

Virginia Beach, VA
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97 reviews 97 reviews
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

So what's an older, slightly quirky, smallish all-suites hotel doing in the middle of Wilmington's downtown restored area, down among the town's beautifully maintained 19th and early 20th century homes and commercial buildings? Judging from the fact that the hotel was sold out and very busy during our visit in chilly mid-November, very well, thank you. We arrived for our... More

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erich1102, Front Office Manager at The Wilmingtonian, responded to this review
January 17, 2013

Wow! Thanks for the great review. We hope to see you again real soon. More

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Also Known As:
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Address: 101 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Region: United States > North Carolina > North Carolina Coast > Wilmington
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Ranked #18 of 42 hotels in Wilmington
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our hotel is located in historic, downtown Wilmington surrounded by beautifully restored 19th-century homes and tree-lined neighborhoods, the meticulously renovated Wilmingtonian Hotel extends an invitation to unwind, relax, and absorb the romantic ambiance of Cape Fear Country. ... more   less 
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