Tru by Hilton Wilmington opens, featuring 107 rooms and a range of modern amenities, located near attractions and Wilmington Riverwalk.
WILMINGTON, NC – Hilton‘s innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Wilmington. The 107-room hotel, located at 5001-A Market Street, is owned by NC-based CN Hotels and managed by McKibbon Hospitality. The new hotel is conveniently located off Market Street near Historic downtown Wilmington and Wilmington Riverwalk, home to more than 200 local shops, restaurants and attractions, with Wilmington International Airport two miles away and Wrightsville Beach a little over five miles away.
Tru by Hilton promises guests a simplified and spirited stay, rooted in value. Developed from the ground up using consumer and owner feedback, Tru by Hilton is a revolutionary brand with a cross-generational appeal for travelers looking for a new, affordable hotel experience.
“We are incredibly honored to join the Tru by Hilton brand and introduce travelers to this innovative type of lodging,” said Jeromi Quincy, dual general manager. “Our ideal location, unique set of offerings and affordable price make us a top choice for guests visiting the Wilmington area.”
Tru by Hilton properties feature the amenities and experiences that matter most to guests, including comfortable beds, smaller, more intuitively designed rooms with a mobile desk, large bathrooms with premium bath amenities, top-rate in-room entertainment, a complimentary build-your-own “Top It” breakfast bar with healthy, sweet and savory items, a 2,880-square-foot lobby with areas for guests to work, play games, eat and lounge, along with a 24/7 “Eat. & Sip.” market with gourmet snacks and drinks. The hotel experience is enabled by technology including mobile check-in, Digital Key, super-fast free WiFi, remote printing, a social media wall, lobby tablets and accessibility to outlets everywhere. Additionally, Tru by Hilton properties offer fitness centers that leverage the latest fitness trends including barre, TRX bands, Peloton bikes, free weights, cardio and flexibility gear.
The pet-friendly property is connected to Hotel Lela Wilmington, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, which is set to open later this summer. Forming an attractive dual-brand offering, guests of both properties can enjoy an onsite independent restaurant, Paloma’s at Lela, offering refreshing cocktails and a Latin-inspired menu, as well as access to a shared outdoor saltwater pool outfitted with cabanas and outdoor games.
Tru by Hilton Wilmington is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 22 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard WiFi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room and access their room using a Digital Key.
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