The Best Hotels Closest to The Cotton Exchange in Wilmington - 2026 Updated Prices

A historic brick building with a sign reading "The Cotton Exchange".

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for The Cotton Exchange hotels

A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of a balcony.

A modern interior with a plush velvet armchair, a large mirror, and a potted plant.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by various types of vegetation.

1. Dreamers BNB

Riverfront District, 0.8 km from The Cotton Exchange

Tara

฿6,871

฿8,463 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern two-story building with a white facade and black trim. There is a small garden with red and white flowers in front of the building.

A bar area with a rustic counter, green walls, and a framed painting of sailboats.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and bar stools.

A two-story building with a white facade and black trim. It has a storefront with a sign reading "FOOD & SPIRIT" and a plaque indicating "77° 56' 49" W". There are two potted plants in front of the entrance.

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington, 0.6 km from The Cotton Exchange

jeff

฿6,736

฿7,612 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a large chandelier.

A restaurant with large windows offering views of a body of water and trees. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware.

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from The Cotton Exchange

Mallory

฿4,383

฿4,953 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a glass table, and a large window overlooking a brick building.

A living room with a brown sofa, patterned armchair, and a wooden staircase.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight bench area.

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Timothy

฿3,407

฿3,850 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a docked ship.

A spacious banquet hall with round tables set for dining, featuring exposed brick walls and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a cityscape, and a colorful striped rug.

An indoor venue with rows of chairs arranged for an event, brick walls, large windows, and string lights.

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from The Cotton Exchange

JEFFREY C.

฿4,829

฿5,457 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven.

A wooden deck with two hanging chairs and a small table with plants.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

6. The Hive

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Jennifer

฿7,416

฿12,102 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with brick walls, large windows, and metal tables and chairs.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a large window. There are red ottomans and a blue sofa in the seating area.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Shawn

฿4,107

฿4,641 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs and a round table.

A lounge area with wicker chairs and red cushions, a central fire pit, and a view of a fire through large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a large meeting table, blue chairs, a decorative tree, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Gabriel Armando

฿4,258

฿4,811 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.

A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a reflection in the water.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a coffee bar.

A pier extending into the sea with a sunset in the background.

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from The Cotton Exchange

Lee

฿4,659

฿5,264 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with metal chairs, a view of a river, and a distant ship.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant ship.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.

10. Water Street Retreats

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from The Cotton Exchange

Matthew

฿6,305

฿9,145 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a wall-mounted shelf with dishes.

A brick building with a green awning, a tree-lined sidewalk, and parked cars.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area.

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

Brooklyn Arts District, 0.6 km from The Cotton Exchange

฿5,311

฿10,649 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 7.8 km from The Cotton Exchange

Montreal

฿3,680

฿4,159 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a marble countertop and four chairs.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a beach with a path and dunes.

13. Surf Suites

14.1 km from The Cotton Exchange

Jennifer

฿4,205

฿5,512 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern cafe with a central seating area, a snack display, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks and a refrigerated display.

14. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.3 km from The Cotton Exchange

James

฿3,418

฿3,863 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a shelf with amenities.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Palomas', and a 'LELA' sign.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a fireplace.

15. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

6 km from The Cotton Exchange

Margaret

฿3,400

฿3,842 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, and a sink.

A reception desk with a computer, a wall-mounted sign labeled 'Deliveries', and a shelving unit with plants.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.

A modern hotel with a sign reading 'STUDIOS BY MARRIOTT' and a parking lot with marked spaces.

16. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

11.5 km from The Cotton Exchange

Victoria

฿2,689

฿3,039 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A modern bar area with a stone countertop, wooden chairs, pendant lighting, and a television.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and a flagpole.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

17. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Mayfaire, 10.8 km from The Cotton Exchange

Diego

฿3,611

฿4,081 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, hanging pendant lights, and a display of framed items.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a large window.

A modern lounge area with large windows, blue patterned chairs, and a mix of sofas and tables.

18. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Mayfaire, 11.1 km from The Cotton Exchange

Elizabeth

฿5,547

฿6,268 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a bench, a large window, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights.

A hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a reception desk.

19. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

New Market Center, 7.7 km from The Cotton Exchange

Deborah

฿3,170

฿3,582 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating areas, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and a central round table.

A rooftop lounge area with wicker furniture, a pool table, and a view of the building's exterior.

20. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

6 km from The Cotton Exchange

Hubert

฿3,005

฿3,395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to The Cotton Exchange

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dreamers BNB	9.6 Exceptional 405 reviews	View
ARRIVE Wilmington	9.6 Exceptional 959 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,117 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	9.0 Wonderful 645 reviews	View

Top The Cotton Exchange Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms. The view and the staff is so so nice!!"

Dreamers BNB

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff, and very peaceful!"

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was perfect. The hotel was conveniently located."

ARRIVE Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Very solid property. No complaints"

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

10/10 Excellent

"Nice, modern hotel in prime location. I liked the layout of the room. I would stay here again."

The Hive

8/10 Good

"Parking wasn’t free, I had to pay 30.00 a day to park! I parked on the gravel it was tough getting my luggage through the gravels. No elevators."

Other attractions near The Cotton Exchange

A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.

Riverwalk

9.2/10 (225 reviews)

After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.

See properties

A historic train station with a large steam locomotive, a brick building labeled "Atlantic Coast Line Rail Road," and a covered waiting area.

Wilmington Railroad Museum

9.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Wilmington Railroad Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

See properties

A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.

Wilmington Convention Center

8.4/10 (425 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

See properties

A large white building with columns and arched windows.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

See properties

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

See properties

The Eagle's Dare

After visiting The Eagle's Dare, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

See properties

City Stage Theatre

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at City Stage Theatre, a popular theatre in Wilmington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

5.8/10 (7 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College during your trip to Wilmington. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Cotton Exchange?

The Cotton Exchange is located in a family-friendly area of Wilmington known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 448 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near The Cotton Exchange?

Adjacent to The Cotton Exchange, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Cotton Exchange?

Expedia has 448 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Cotton Exchange.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Cotton Exchange, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near The Cotton Exchange.

What can I see and do near The Cotton Exchange?

Study the collections at Battleship North Carolina, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science or Wilmington Railroad Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Bellamy Mansion Museum and Legion Stadium to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

Search Hotels Near The Cotton Exchange, Wilmington

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for The Cotton Exchange hotels

1. Dreamers BNB

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

6. The Hive

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Water Street Retreats

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

13. Surf Suites

14. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

15. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

16. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

17. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

18. Element by Marriott Wilmington

19. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

20. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Compare popular hotels close to The Cotton Exchange

Top The Cotton Exchange Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Dreamers BNB

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

ARRIVE Wilmington

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

The Hive

Other attractions near The Cotton Exchange

Riverwalk

Wilmington Railroad Museum

Wilmington Convention Center

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

The Eagle's Dare

City Stage Theatre

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

Frequently asked questions