My reservation was made with the hotel because I was requesting a special rate; it was efficiently and correctly handled. Upon check in the rooms were correct and the front desk staff was efficient and pleasant. I'm still a little taken aback that some properties have begun requesting picture IDs, but no big deal. The room was well furnished and in good condition. Everything worked and was in good condition. The bed was comfortable (at least for us).The bathroom was very clean and the amenities were more than adequate (true, there was no shoe polisher). Even though there was a convention, the room was quiet.

I do agree that the hotel bar is far less than I would have expected. They have a very limited beer selection and as another reviewer has indicated, no mixed drinks. I am assuming (but don't know) that it may be some deal not to compete with the on-site up-scale restaurant. If so, it is poor deal since many of us simply want to chill with a drink in more relaxed and informal atmosphere. The bar tender was not the most personable I have encountered.

We did not eat at the lobby higher-end private restaurant (Chris Ruth), so can't comment on it. We did have breakfast at the hotel restaurant on the lower level. The buffet is about what you'd expect, as is the price. The breakfast food was good and there were some surprises, such as serving steel cut oatmeal. Service, however, was very poor. Granted there was a convention, but I would expect that is relatively common at this Hilton. It took forever to get our bill -- and getting in and out is usually what business travelers expect.

If driving, expect to be charged for parking. While I realize this is typical of higher end, larger city properties, I am more than a little surprised about it here. Wilmington, while having many bright spots, is also a port city with a rather stinky paper mill.

There is a business center, but during my visit not only was the printer out of order (with a sign posted, suggesting it had been inoperable for a while), but when it does work there is a charge.

In sum, it is OK, certainly adequate, but it is somewhat less than I expected of a Hilton.

I found the room to be nice & clean. The front desk attendants were very nice & helpfull. The location is perfect. Just walk to restaurants, shops & riverfront! In comparing prices with many of the other hotels in area - the Hilton is priced about right. In fact, why pay the same to stay in a 3 star hotel in a location that isn't as nice!

This was not up to the standards I would expect from a typical Hilton hotel.

The positives: the staff was very helpful and friendly and a pleasure to deal with; the hotel was easy to get to; they have a shuttle to the airport; shuttle will also take you to other destinations upon request; very clean.

The negatives: very small rooms; mattress was not comfortable (foam mattress); bathroom was extremely small with small bath; only provided soap, shampoo, conditioner, there was not the other accessories I am typicaly used to at an upscale hotel, eg shoe polisher etc.; the bar located in the lobby is not very appealing with serving wine in plastic glasses and no mixed drinks (although there is a bar in the restaurant in the hotel).

Overall, this was not up to the standards I expect and have experienced at other Hilton hotels. This is more of a mid-range hotel and somewhat overpriced for what is offered. There are certainly equivalent hotels for lower cost in Wilmington, and even some B&Bs which are better. I will probably consider another hotel on my next trip to the area.

Nice hotel, clean and quiet. Great location to the market district. Be sure to get a room with a water view. There is a Ruth Chris steakhouse on site, as well as a Starbucks. Staff is very friendly.

Only downside is that they charge $9 a day for parking.