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Graystone Inn
100 S. Third St., Wilmington
(910) 763-2000
www.graystoneinn.com |
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This stately historic landmark, recently named by Our
State magazine as one of 21 perfect places to stay in North
Carolina, is one of the city's most prestigious inns. Its rich, spacious
interior invites guests to enjoy an ambiance of relaxed elegance. Built in
1905–06, Graystone Inn was originally known as The Bridgers Mansion.
Extensive renovations restored the home's turn-of-the-century magnificence
and added modern-day conveniences. The vast ground floor includes an
incredible library paneled in Honduran mahogany furnished with comfortable
chairs, a sofa and a game table. Here you can relax in front of the
fireplace and enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. A full
cooked breakfast is served each morning in the beautiful formal dining room
featuring mahogany dining tables, English floral wallpaper, a fireplace and
period antiques. From the great entrance hall, a grand Renaissance-style
staircase made of hand-carved oak rises three stories, culminating in the
ballroom. Nine guest rooms offer the visitor
varied luxury, including private, en suite baths (several with claw-foot
tubs), period antiques, fine pima cotton linens, towels and robes,
telephone, WiFi and cable TV. Seven of the guest rooms have fireplaces. Five
rooms have king-sized beds and the rest offer queens. Room rates include a
full gourmet breakfast, beverage service throughout the day, and evening
wine. Outdoors, the garden and terraces are exquisite. Frequently used as a
set for motion pictures and television, Graystone Inn is unquestionably one
of the most impressive structures in Wilmington. The inn's location is ideal
for walking to all downtown attractions and is convenient to the Riverwalk
with its popular restaurants and shops. Graystone Inn makes a prestigious
venue for first-class weddings, receptions, reunions, birthdays, meetings
and other events for up to 150 people. The Graystone Inn is a AAA 4 Diamond
property and a member of the prestigious Select Registry, Distinguished Inns
of North America.
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Camellia Cottage
$$$ - $$$$
118 S. Fourth St., Wilmington
(910) 763-9171
www.camelliacottage.net |
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Standing on a brick-paved street four blocks
from the river, Camellia Cottage is a richly appointed, high-peaked Queen
Anne shingle home built in 1889. Once the home of prominent Wilmington
artist Henry J. MacMillan, it still houses some of his work. In fact,
artwork abounds throughout Camellia Cottage, from murals on the wrap-around
piazza to hand-painted fireplace tiles. Camellia Cottage offers three
spacious guest rooms and one suite, each with its own character. Queen-size,
antique-style beds, private baths and gas-fired hearths are standard.
Morning coffee is provided. A sumptuous three-course breakfast is
served from 8 to 9:30 AM. The parlor is always available to guests. This
charming bed and breakfast is within walking distance of many fine
restaurants and shops. A short drive will take you to the beaches,
Battleship North Carolina, Cameron Art Museum and North Carolina
Aquarium. Discounts for long-term stays apply.
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Clarendon Inn
117 South 2nd St., Wilmington
(910) 343-1990, (888) 343-1992 |
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Originally built in 1950, Clarendon Inn
was once the site of St. Thomas Catholic School and then St .Thomas
Catholic Preschool. A few years ago it was renovated into a quaint
bed and breakfast in the heart of downtown Wilmington, and it has
recently come under new ownership. Each of the inn's 11 guest rooms
has its own personality, but all fit within the same down-home,
country milieu. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable while
remaining unpretentious. Two rooms have king-size beds, while the
others have queens, and some rooms come equipped with extra sleep
facilities, including a trundle bed and sofa sleeper. Many rooms
have jet tubs, and handicapped bathrooms are available in some
rooms. All rooms are equipped with separate heating and air
controls, mini refrigerators, microwaves, DVD players, cable TV,
coffeemakers, ironing equipment and hairdryers. Business travelers
will enjoy WiFi throughout the inn and a business center complete
with computers, a small conference table, a fax machine, a copier
and a printer. A deluxe continental breakfast may be enjoyed in the
lobby or your room, or on a nice day, enjoy your breakfast outside
on the front or back porches. The lush patio garden and front
veranda provide a quiet outdoor retreat complete with two porch
swings, two seating areas and garden fountains. Situated in the
middle of Wilmington's historic district, Clarendon Inn's veranda is
the perfect location for people-watching or relaxing in a beautiful
location.
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Front Street Inn
$$$-$$$$
215 S. Front St., Wilmington
(910) 762-6442, (800) 336-8184
www.frontstreetinn.com |
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Front Street Inn greets guests with a natural,
understated ambiance and Bohemian charm. The Inn features original art,
hand-painted 14-foot high walls, maple floors and exposed brick. The 12
rooms and suites are named and decorated according to their inspirations,
such as Claude Monet, Pearl S. Buck, Rudyard Kipling and Georgia O'Keeffe.
They are beautifully appointed with every amenity a traveler would love,
including private baths, waffle-weave robes, hand-milled soap, fresh
flowers, wet bars, TVs, CD/DVD players, dataports and wireless high-speed
Internet access. Some suites have large spa tubs, multi-jet showers and
fireplaces; the Hemingway Suite also has a private balcony. The European
breakfast, served buffet-style all morning, offers a variety of healthful
(or sinful) selections. Always you'll find coffee, fresh fruit, cold cuts,
cheese, croissants, biscotti and muffins. Room service is available. The Sol
y Sombra Bar, with its famous handmade cork bar, offers juices, waters,
sodas, beer, wine, champagne and snacks. The game room and fitness area in
the lower level are wonderful for small groups, family gatherings or
informal business meetings. Polly and Richard Salinetti, along with their
staff, will assist you with anything from restaurant reservations to special
requests (how about hand-dipped chocolate strawberries, in-house massage,
flowers or champagne?) They also offer spa and romance packages. The Inn
occupies the renovated Salvation Army building, the first in the Carolinas,
built in 1923. It is up the hill from Chandler's Wharf and the Riverwalk
with picturesque views from the second-floor balconies. Convenient
off-street parking is provided. Children 13 years and older are welcome, and
pets are accommodated on a very limited basis.
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The Hoge-Wood House Bed and Breakfast
$$$
407 S. Third St., Wilmington
(910) 762-5299
www.hogewoodhouse.com |
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The Hoge-Wood House offers three
upstairs guest rooms with private bathrooms. Each room has cable TV,
DVD players, iPod docking stations and wireless Internet. The
inn also has a refrigerator stocked with beverages. The Hoge-Wood
House is casual, comfortable and relaxed. You’ll find fresh flowers
and art throughout, and the downstairs parlor is cozy and inviting.
The library has a large selection of books, DVDs, CDs, LP records,
reel-to-reel tapes, puzzles and games for you to enjoy. The inn’s
proprietors, Page & Larry Tootoo (pronounced toe-toe), emphasize
flexibility in their service. Page is a Registered Nurse who can
easily accommodate special dietary needs. Full breakfasts are
beautifully served on classic library tables. Tip: Larry makes great
pecan waffles, shrimp & grits, and eggs anyway you like. Page makes
homemade syrups, jams and breads. Coffee lovers will appreciate the
Kona coffee brewed daily. Guest rooms are named for the Tootoo’s
children. Katherine’s room offers a king-size iron bed and the bath
has a large walk in shower. Leilani’s octagon-shaped room features a
king-size cherry sleigh bed, and the bath has a Jacuzzi tub with
shower. Gabriel and Joshua’s room offers a queen-size oak mission
bed and a bath with tub and shower. Bicycles, fishing poles and a
six-person, deck-side hot tub are available for guest use. The Hoge-Wood
House is within walking distance of the Riverwalk and downtown
attractions, and it is one of the few bed and breakfasts in
Wilmington that offers off-street parking.
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Rosehill Inn Bed
& Breakfast
$$-$$$$
114 S. Third St., Wilmington
(910) 815-0250, (800)
815-0250
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At the elegant Rosehill Inn, you can step into
the past while still enjoying all of today's modern amenities. Located in
the heart of Wilmington's downtown Historic District, this faithfully
restored classic Greek Revival home, built in 1848, provides a luxurious yet
comfortable getaway. The inn is tastefully adorned with oriental rugs,
beautiful fireplaces with hand-detailed mantles and period antiques. It
features a magnificent pulpit staircase with quarter-sawn white oak
banisters, original inlaid oak floors and egg and dart moldings. While
appearing quite formal, this first-class bed and breakfast inn is genuinely
warm and welcoming, as are its hosts, Tricia, Bob and Sean.
Each of the six quiet guest rooms has a private
ensuite bath, fireplace (non-working), period writing desk, cable TV,
wireless Internet and spa bathrobes. Decorated in deep, rich colors, these
rooms provide an unforgettable visual experience. The Heritage Room boasts a
New Orleans–style iron gate bed. The spacious Wedgwood Room, with its
country setting and king-sized bed, is bright and cheery, decorated in a
yellow and blue color scheme. The Regency Room features an elaborate iron
bed and bathroom with inviting whirlpool tub. The Carolina and Tea Rose
rooms have bay windows with cozy sitting areas. Early morning coffee and tea
service start your day, followed by a full breakfast served in the spacious
dining room, which boasts an impressive 17-foot dining table and crystal
chandelier. Breakfast includes such delights as baked apple-peach French
toast, banana-pecan pancakes, "Governor's" egg casserole, country sausages
and a colorful fresh fruit plate. The home's large wraparound porch is ideal
for reading or relaxing. The Rosehill Inn's convenient location, only three
blocks from the Cape Fear River, is a short romantic stroll to popular
gourmet restaurants, charming shops and the Riverwalk. According to
Southern Living magazine, "This is no ordinary B&B; a stay at the
Rosehill Inn is an experience not soon to be forgotten."
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The Verandas
$$$$
202 Nun St., Wilmington
(910) 251-2212
www.verandas.com |
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A five-time AAA Four Diamond award-winning bed and
breakfast, The Verandas is magnificently appointed with antiques and
high-quality American, French and English reproduction furniture, original
artwork and creative lighting. Owners Chuck Pennington and Dennis Madsen
worked magic to restore the burned-out mansion, which was built in 1854 by
shipbuilder Benjamin Beery, and the result is a stunning inn with the look
and feel of a luxurious European boutique hotel.
The 8,500-square-foot home has a fascinating history as
well. At various times it was a military hospital, apartment house, hotel,
lodge hall, a refuge for vagrants, boarding house, warehouse and a convent.
Four large verandas give guests choice views of the charming gardens,
historic neighborhood, downtown Wilmington and tree-lined streets. Spacious,
tastefully decorated common areas invite guests to linger over complimentary
wine in the evening, perhaps while listening to music played on a restored
melodeon, or reading one of the intriguing coffee-table books. With a nod to
modern travelers' needs, wireless Internet access is available throughout.
Each of the eight large corner guest rooms is
different in character, and every one has a top-of-the-line mattress,
hand-ironed sheets and cases, luxurious robes, candies and many extra
special touches. Private, marble-floored bathrooms have soaking tubs,
showers, custom-made soaps, lotions and shampoo. TVs with cable are
discreetly hidden. Rooms also have telephones, individual climate controls
and writing areas. In the morning, French-pressed coffee and the same tea
served at the White House accompany a homemade, four-course gourmet
breakfast, which is served on the patio, or in the formal dining room with
its exquisite crystal chandelier.
After ten years of hosting celebrities and the public,
The Verandas continues to receive awards and accolades. Besides the AAA Four
Diamond, they were recently awarded the People's Choice Award and "The Best
Place to Get on With Your Life!" by Travellady Magazine. The
Verandas is also a member of the exclusive Select Registry.
The Verandas stands within walking distance of the
Riverwalk, Chandler's Wharf, fine restaurants and theaters, so don't
think it's a place just for out-of-town visitors, tourists and corporate
travelers. The Verandas is a place to consider when you're planning a
special celebration, or when you just want to escape from the world for a
couple of days. Chuck and Dennis are gracious, accommodating hosts who will
do everything possible to ensure a relaxing, enjoyable retreat.
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C. W. Worth House
$$$-$$$$
412 S. Third St., Wilmington
(910) 762-8562, (800) 340-8559
www.worthhouse.com |
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If you're looking for just the right place for a romantic
interlude with your favorite person, or somewhere to escape after the
pressures of the work week, your hosts at the C. W. Worth House guarantee to
provide a relaxing atmosphere for a memorable getaway. Here you can enjoy
peace and tranquility and have plenty of space to do, or not do, whatever
you choose. Built in 1893, the C. W. Worth House
is a unique example of nineteenth-century English Queen Anne style and
sixteenth-century French chateaux. This turreted house features a wide front
veranda and elegant interior, which includes the original paneled foyer,
antiques, a formal parlor with a Victorian-era pump organ and a comfortable
study. A television/VCR is available in the study and in the third-floor
sitting room. The seven guest rooms are spacious, and beds include
four-poster king and antique queen-size. Each guest room has a private
bath, sitting area, ceiling fan, desk and telephone. Ask about the Azalea
Room with its separate sitting room or the Hibiscus Room with its whirlpool
bath and sitting area nestled in the corner turret. The entire house has
central air conditioning.
A full gourmet breakfast, served in the formal dining
room, includes special blend coffee, tea, juice, muffins and fresh fruit as
a first course. The entree may be eggs Florentine, artichoke/mushroom quiche
or a baked banana-pecan pancake. A convenience for guests is a refrigerator
on each floor, stocked with beverages and snacks. Outside, beautiful gardens
highlighted with shade trees and brick walkways, a goldfish pond and a
relaxing waterfall invite guests to linger a while. The C. W. Worth House is
a nonsmoking inn. Children age 12 and older are welcome. Gift certificates,
specials and packages are available.
When in Wilmington on business, you will find all the
conveniences needed at C. W. Worth House and a safe, quiet environment as
well. Corporate rates are available Sunday through Thursday. Fax and copier
services are offered in addition to high-speed wireless Internet access
throughout the inn. A desktop computer with Internet access is located in
the third-floor sitting room.
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