Front Street Inn
About Front Street Inn
Located in Wilmington, 2.1 miles from USS North Carolina, The Front Street Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is half a mile from the city center and a 9-minute walk from Thalian Hall. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms contain a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Bellamy Mansion Museum Of History And Design Arts is a 10-minute walk from The Front Street Inn, while Arlie Gardens is 8.4 miles from the property. Wilmington International Airport is 3.7 miles away.
Amenities
- Meeting space
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Express check-in / check-out
- Luggage storage
- Smoke-free property
Reviews
The hotel is generally praised for its excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, and clean, comfortable rooms. However, some guests have expressed dissatisfaction with the breakfast offerings and certain aspects of the rooms, such as outdated furnishings and noise issues.
- Excellent location
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Breakfast offerings not up to par
- Outdated furnishings and noise issues in some rooms
- 4/5
Great character and we loved the attached martini bar.
- 2.5/5
We were told and emailed that we would have a first floor room, and then did not get it , the stairs were very difficult to carry all of our luggage.
- 5/5
Lovely Nothing
- 5/5
Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Shabby chic.
- 5/5
Pillows
- 3/5
Quaint and historic inn, the location was great and the decor was funky the room is in need of some repair, walls and bathroom have not been kept up and the floor was very squeaky
- 4.5/5
Charming. Warm and friendly staff. No one to check in
- 4.5/5
Great location, great vibes, great environment, fun activities. A historic property; generally well-maintained. The staff, throughout the property was exceptional- friendly, helpful, enthusiastic and efficient! The room we were in is probably up for remodeling. The historic room had a non-functioning whirlpool. It had two sinks but only one was operational. The TV reception lost connection several times. The room was otherwise well-appointed , roomy and comfortable.
- 4.5/5
Loved my room, on site parking and the cute courtyard lit up with gas tables for s’mores. If you are staying in a first floor room the music playing into the night from the patio and kitchen was a bit loud.
- 5/5
We loved this inn. Room was lovely cozy clean. Staff super inviting and fun. Took care of our needs blankets for the fire since it was chilly. Would love to revisit
- 4/5
Loved the cuteness of our little cottage we had Parking lot was way to small
- 5/5
Didn't have breakfast, left to go home early. There is nothing I didn't like.
- 5/5
Lovely place with friendly staff and the location was perfect.
- 4/5
Ate breakfast at your sister Property. It was good. All our party had pastries the 2 nd morning and enjoyed. Our room, the Amsterdam, was very dark. We prefer lots of light.. so it was just a matter of personal preference. It was otherwise a nice room and location.
- 4/5
It was good Only 1 free croissant.
- 4.5/5
The location and atmosphere. Prefer inns and BnBs to hotels. The exterior needed attention
- 5/5
Cute Inn. Staff was excellent. Enjoy the Concord Expresso Bar in the evening with s'more and cocktails. Walking distance to restaurants and bar/lounges.
- 5/5
Beautiful, welcoming staff, lovely decor, and enchanting back garden!
- 4.5/5
A little confusing on you have to go to the coffee shop to check in but once I got to the room I was completely enthralled how nice it was. Even too pics to show off how nice the room was. Every detail was thoroughly considered. Once you get used to navigating around coffee customers to get your luggage in, you’ll be fine. Hotel located right in the thick of everything. Coffee shop located on sight was great!! Having to weave through coffee shop customers to get to room. Coffee shop is very busy because it’s excellent
- 4/5
Location was perfect and within walking distance to all our tours and excursions to the shops and restaurants! The steep stairs and the small space in the bedroom.
- 4.5/5
Location Friendly easy entry Free parking right outside Reasonable price Proximity to downtown and restaurants
- 5/5
Our room was wonderful, clean with a very comfortable bed and attention to detail. The person who met us was helpful. The location was walking distance to restaurants and our show at Thalian Hall. Nothing.
- 4/5
Room was really small
- 5/5
Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return.
- 5/5
Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return.
- 5/5
Great service, people, location and overall experience! The room itself could use some TLC. Also, to order from the Concorde, you have to walk to the register. It would be awesome to have a QR code for the room to order. Overall a great stay and we will definitely be back!
- 5/5
Great service, people, location and overall experience! The room itself could use some TLC. Also, to order from the Concorde, you have to walk to the register. It would be awesome to have a QR code for the room to order. Overall a great stay and we will definitely be back!
- 5/5
The SoHo room was spacious, bright, lovely and comfortable! Thank you, so chic!
- 5/5
The SoHo room was spacious, bright, lovely and comfortable! Thank you, so chic!
- 5/5
Super convenient (proximity to shops/dining & parking) and great staff! Rooms very clean & comfortable.
- 5/5
Super convenient (proximity to shops/dining & parking) and great staff! Rooms very clean & comfortable.
- 4/5
The room was nice but dated. An extra blanket would’ve been nice as well as blackout curtains. Additionally, the road in front was very noisy during the night.
- 4/5
The room was nice but dated. An extra blanket would’ve been nice as well as blackout curtains. Additionally, the road in front was very noisy during the night.
- 5/5
Absolutely beautiful!
- 5/5
Absolutely beautiful!
- 4/5
The in-room hot tub was broken, the room did not have a microwave. The check-in was a challenge because the owner has made it an email/phone text process. Would have been nice to know that in advance. It has a great location with easy walking distances around Wilmington.
- 4/5
The in-room hot tub was broken, the room did not have a microwave. The check-in was a challenge because the owner has made it an email/phone text process. Would have been nice to know that in advance. It has a great location with easy walking distances around Wilmington.
- 5/5
Great area! Loved the Concord. We stayed in Georgia O’Keeffe and it was a bit outdated.
- 5/5
Great area! Loved the Concord. We stayed in Georgia O’Keeffe and it was a bit outdated.
- 5/5
Loved it
- 5/5
Loved it
- 5/5
Our stay was awesome. The location was great! The inn was clean and well maintained. Loved the back of the inn where you could sit and relax with coffee or alcoholic drinks outside as well inside. It was cool that every table had a fire pit where you could even roast marshmallows for s’mores. The staff was exceptional! Can’t say enough about this establishment!!
- 5/5
Our stay was awesome. The location was great! The inn was clean and well maintained. Loved the back of the inn where you could sit and relax with coffee or alcoholic drinks outside as well inside. It was cool that every table had a fire pit where you could even roast marshmallows for s’mores. The staff was exceptional! Can’t say enough about this establishment!!
- 3/5
Location
- 3/5
Location
- 5/5
Loved the style, the coffee bar and cocktail bar
- 5/5
Loved the style, the coffee bar and cocktail bar
- 5/5
Historic Wilmington. Clean
- 5/5
Historic Wilmington. Clean
- 5/5
Staff is incredibly friendly & helpful. The room is cute, clean & comfortable. Immediate hot water & great shower pressure! Coffee shop/speakeasy is delicious. Very short walking distance to the riverwalk, restaurants, bars & shops. Highly recommend!
- 5/5
Staff is incredibly friendly & helpful. The room is cute, clean & comfortable. Immediate hot water & great shower pressure! Coffee shop/speakeasy is delicious. Very short walking distance to the riverwalk, restaurants, bars & shops. Highly recommend!
- 5/5
The Front Street Inn was a perfect place to relax for a night on our way to the beach. It was clean, the staff was very helpful, and it is close to the historic downtown. Our room was unique and comfortable. While we arrived too late to have dinner in Wilmington we were able to enjoy a cocktail on the terrific patio. A perfect stay.
- 5/5
The Front Street Inn was a perfect place to relax for a night on our way to the beach. It was clean, the staff was very helpful, and it is close to the historic downtown. Our room was unique and comfortable. While we arrived too late to have dinner in Wilmington we were able to enjoy a cocktail on the terrific patio. A perfect stay.
- 2/5
Overpriced, underwhelming, dirty old carpet, faucets not working correctly, terrible shower head, very noisy from the onsite coffee bar and the street noise,
- 2/5
Overpriced, underwhelming, dirty old carpet, faucets not working correctly, terrible shower head, very noisy from the onsite coffee bar and the street noise,
- 5/5
The room was well-equipped and stylish! The outdoor expresso cocktail service was also a lot of fun!
- 5/5
The room was well-equipped and stylish! The outdoor expresso cocktail service was also a lot of fun!
- 5/5
Great place to stay. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
- 5/5
Great place to stay. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
- 4/5
Very cozy room, immaculate condition. Wonderful location to walk down to the riverfront. My only complaint would be that the breakfast was lacking, in that all that was offered was a make your own waffle or cold cereal. Some healthier and/or non-sweet options would’ve been wonderful! Other than that, very satisfied with our stay.
- 4/5
Very cozy room, immaculate condition. Wonderful location to walk down to the riverfront. My only complaint would be that the breakfast was lacking, in that all that was offered was a make your own waffle or cold cereal. Some healthier and/or non-sweet options would’ve been wonderful! Other than that, very satisfied with our stay.
- 5/5
Well designed spaces. Fun art. A great place to getaway!
- 5/5
Well designed spaces. Fun art. A great place to getaway!
- 4/5
Liked the quiet and private parking. Did not like extra large bathtub in very small bathroom. With a more appropriately sized tub, the sink could have been placed in bathroom instead of in the sleeping area.
- 4/5
Liked the quiet and private parking. Did not like extra large bathtub in very small bathroom. With a more appropriately sized tub, the sink could have been placed in bathroom instead of in the sleeping area.
- 3/5
Was expecting more on the Breakfast side of this B&B. Was nothing more than you would get at any other hotel with breakfast included. Do it yourself waffles and pre-made scrambled eggs. That's it. Was was nice but the floor slanted to one side and the toilet paper holder kept falling off.
- 3/5
Was expecting more on the Breakfast side of this B&B. Was nothing more than you would get at any other hotel with breakfast included. Do it yourself waffles and pre-made scrambled eggs. That's it. Was was nice but the floor slanted to one side and the toilet paper holder kept falling off.
- 5/5
Nothing to complain about here. Parking is adequate, especially for Front St. close to the river walk and all front st. bars and restaurants. We stayed in the Amsterdam room. Comfortable bed and good space for a King room. Giant TV. Breakfast is nothing special but there is enough there if you want to save some money. Check in was super easy. Would definitely stay again.
- 5/5
Nothing to complain about here. Parking is adequate, especially for Front St. close to the river walk and all front st. bars and restaurants. We stayed in the Amsterdam room. Comfortable bed and good space for a King room. Giant TV. Breakfast is nothing special but there is enough there if you want to save some money. Check in was super easy. Would definitely stay again.
- 5/5
Luckily, we got the only room in this inn with two separate beds. The hotel group that recently purchased this building and two others nearby, did a great job with the renovation. The room was very aesthetically, pleasing, pristine, comfortable, and outfitted with nice amenities, such as a Nespresso, coffee machine, a Netflix account for movie watching, a small refrigerator, and even a package of wet, make up remover towelettes in the bathroom. The staff on site, primarily cleaning personnel, as their hospitality concept makes use of a lot of self-entry/self-service around the property, were all very friendly. The breakfast room provided for more than a continental breakfast which was ample for getting one energized for the day. Somehow, we booked this property at exactly the right time to secure an amazing price for this very comfortable room. We were delighted! This hotel group has, as mentioned earlier, two other properties within blocks of the Front Street Inn. While we only walked by The Verandas; we were given a tour of some of the accommodations in the Greystone Inn property—well done! The rooms are highly aesthetically appealing. We look forward to staying in that property next time we visit Wilmington. Bravo! You are rocking it, Jamie and Ace!!!
- 5/5
Luckily, we got the only room in this inn with two separate beds. The hotel group that recently purchased this building and two others nearby, did a great job with the renovation. The room was very aesthetically, pleasing, pristine, comfortable, and outfitted with nice amenities, such as a Nespresso, coffee machine, a Netflix account for movie watching, a small refrigerator, and even a package of wet, make up remover towelettes in the bathroom. The staff on site, primarily cleaning personnel, as their hospitality concept makes use of a lot of self-entry/self-service around the property, were all very friendly. The breakfast room provided for more than a continental breakfast which was ample for getting one energized for the day. Somehow, we booked this property at exactly the right time to secure an amazing price for this very comfortable room. We were delighted! This hotel group has, as mentioned earlier, two other properties within blocks of the Front Street Inn. While we only walked by The Verandas; we were given a tour of some of the accommodations in the Greystone Inn property—well done! The rooms are highly aesthetically appealing. We look forward to staying in that property next time we visit Wilmington. Bravo! You are rocking it, Jamie and Ace!!!
- 5/5
Great location, very clean and comfortable. I highly recommend.
- 5/5
Great location, very clean and comfortable. I highly recommend.
- 5/5
Amazing. We will be back!!!
- 5/5
Amazing. We will be back!!!
- 4/5
Great place to stay. Very spacious room. Great bagels for breakfast
- 4/5
Great place to stay. Very spacious room. Great bagels for breakfast
- 5/5
I truly found this the most charming place, the area great and will recommend it to anyone traveling to the area!!!
- 5/5
I truly found this the most charming place, the area great and will recommend it to anyone traveling to the area!!!
- 5/5
Excellent stay! Check in process was seamless, the room was perfect, and the treats and breakfast were such a nice addition. I would absoluteky love to come here again. Perfection.
- 5/5
Excellent stay! Check in process was seamless, the room was perfect, and the treats and breakfast were such a nice addition. I would absoluteky love to come here again. Perfection.
- 5/5
clean, easy, great value
- 5/5
clean, easy, great value
- 4/5
Great place to stay.
- 4/5
Great place to stay.
- 4/5
Did not have the 65" tv that was in the listing, breakfast was not your typical B&B type breakfast, they set out pancakes,sausage & eggs which was mostley cold. That being said the inn is very nice and clean with plenty of extras. I think we will be back and give it another try at a later date.
- 4/5
Did not have the 65" tv that was in the listing, breakfast was not your typical B&B type breakfast, they set out pancakes,sausage & eggs which was mostley cold. That being said the inn is very nice and clean with plenty of extras. I think we will be back and give it another try at a later date.
- 2/5
The room was poorly furnished with damaged and mismatched furnishings. There was no carpet or rug on the floor. The floor was dusty. The room was noisy at the time of our arrival and for two hours after, due to construction in the basement below our room. I had to mention this to the staff three times before the noise stopped.
- 2/5
The room was poorly furnished with damaged and mismatched furnishings. There was no carpet or rug on the floor. The floor was dusty. The room was noisy at the time of our arrival and for two hours after, due to construction in the basement below our room. I had to mention this to the staff three times before the noise stopped.
- 5/5
A unique experience in a historic area. Numerous restaurant/bar options within walking distance. Staff was welcoming and breakfast was very good. We’ll be back!
- 5/5
A unique experience in a historic area. Numerous restaurant/bar options within walking distance. Staff was welcoming and breakfast was very good. We’ll be back!
- 5/5
It was wonderful charming unique and comfortable. Closet to shops and dining. Didn’t meet staff in person but very nice and helpful on phone
- 5/5
It was wonderful charming unique and comfortable. Closet to shops and dining. Didn’t meet staff in person but very nice and helpful on phone
- 5/5
Adorable. Safe . Good breakfast.
- 5/5
Adorable. Safe . Good breakfast.
- 5/5
Great location! Room was wonderful!
- 5/5
Great location! Room was wonderful!
- 5/5
Front St Inn is iur favorite place to stay in Wilmington. My wife and I got engaged there. It is a quaint inn and an easy trek to downtown and river walk dining and shopping.
- 5/5
Front St Inn is iur favorite place to stay in Wilmington. My wife and I got engaged there. It is a quaint inn and an easy trek to downtown and river walk dining and shopping.
- 4/5
The property is about to undergo renovation after a change in ownership so it is in a transition period. It should be much more updated once the renovation is completed. Staff were very pleasant and had a nice rounded breakfast with really good coffee. This place has a lot of potential due to its great location and good bones.
- 4/5
The property is about to undergo renovation after a change in ownership so it is in a transition period. It should be much more updated once the renovation is completed. Staff were very pleasant and had a nice rounded breakfast with really good coffee. This place has a lot of potential due to its great location and good bones.
- 4/5
A 3/4" sheet of plywood under the mattress would be a huge improvement in comfort.
- 4/5
A 3/4" sheet of plywood under the mattress would be a huge improvement in comfort.
- 5/5
Charming and homey. Staff was very nice and helpful. They only drawback was the outside porch light shining in the room all night. Recommend blackout curtain for the door.
- 5/5
Charming and homey. Staff was very nice and helpful. They only drawback was the outside porch light shining in the room all night. Recommend blackout curtain for the door.
- 5/5
Great little b&b near the waterfront in Wilmington.
- 5/5
Great little b&b near the waterfront in Wilmington.
- 5/5
Short walk to downtown front street and other places of interest
- 5/5
Short walk to downtown front street and other places of interest
- 5/5
Loved the Architecture, close to the wharf, friendly staff, would have loved to stay longer!
- 5/5
Loved the Architecture, close to the wharf, friendly staff, would have loved to stay longer!
- 5/5
Historic Wilmington, and right next to riverfront!
- 5/5
Historic Wilmington, and right next to riverfront!
- 5/5
The inn is very charming and it does transport you to the early 1900’s. We highly recommend staying here!
- 5/5
The inn is very charming and it does transport you to the early 1900’s. We highly recommend staying here!
- 5/5
Lovely hosts, close to downtown area, walkability.
- 5/5
Lovely hosts, close to downtown area, walkability.
- 5/5
Our room was not big but since it had at least 12’ to 15’ ceilings it seemed larger. We had a beautiful arch window which was great until you turned the lights off and went to bed. There was a very bright light near it that lit our room up. Having health issues I needed to have it covered in order to sleep. Management went over and above to fix the issue. I slept real well after the first night. That meant a lot to me that they figured out how to cover it without using a nail!
- 5/5
Our room was not big but since it had at least 12’ to 15’ ceilings it seemed larger. We had a beautiful arch window which was great until you turned the lights off and went to bed. There was a very bright light near it that lit our room up. Having health issues I needed to have it covered in order to sleep. Management went over and above to fix the issue. I slept real well after the first night. That meant a lot to me that they figured out how to cover it without using a nail!
- 3/5
I honestly didn't care for Richard and how we were approached at the beginning of our visit. The lady in the morning was extremely nice!
- 3/5
I honestly didn't care for Richard and how we were approached at the beginning of our visit. The lady in the morning was extremely nice!
- 5/5
This place is a great gem in downtown Wilmington. The rooms are spacious with everything you could possibly need and it’s walking distance to everything downtown has to offer!
- 5/5
This place is a great gem in downtown Wilmington. The rooms are spacious with everything you could possibly need and it’s walking distance to everything downtown has to offer!
- 4/5
The only recommendation I have is it really needs a new mattress and a microwave would have been suffice. Amazing place to stay we will be back and I love that I didn’t see any whining kids or hear them there :)
- 4/5
The only recommendation I have is it really needs a new mattress and a microwave would have been suffice. Amazing place to stay we will be back and I love that I didn’t see any whining kids or hear them there :)
- 5/5
The suite was very large and comfy. It included a kitchenette, which we didn't expect. The staff was very courteous and accommodating. Breakfast was included and delicious.
- 5/5
Very nice place, friendly courteous staff. We will stay there again.
- 5/5
Comfortable, clean and quaint. We will definitely stay there again.
- 5/5
Great location for downtown access and ease of check-in was much appreciated. Host was very friendly. Missed having breakfast provided, but that's this Covid environment, and I wished mattresses were of a slightly higher quality
- 5/5
Perfect place to stay to explore downtown Wilmington.
- 5/5
We were just passing through for one evening and the Inn was just perfect. Checkin was easy and the room was fantastic. We stayed in Nutcracker #5. Everything was extremely clean and well prepared. A very comfortable stay in a perfect location !
- 5/5
Great location. Nice room with lots of hot water. They made every effort to make your stay comfortable.
- 5/5
Amazing place to stay! Absolutely wonderful location and staff, we ran into a small problem that was remedied immediately. Chris couldn’t have been more available and attentive. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to decompress for a few days. Highly recommend!
- 5/5
We had an excellent stay. The room was even more than we expected. The property manager Chris is a super nice guy. It's a very short walk to restaurants and stores. Will definitely come back here next time we need a place to stay downtown Wilmington.
- 5/5
- 5/5
Charming hotel, great location, awesome breakfast!
- 5/5
Quaintly wonderful! This is as close to where all the downtown fun is as you can stay in Wilmington!
- 5/5
The very best Bed & Breakfast we've had the pleasure of visiting. The staff here is friendly and accommodating. Our room was very clean and the entire place was quiet and tranquil. We were walking distance from local shops and restaurants. Lovely place to stay!
- 5/5
Front Street Inn has been a favorite for years because it's very intimate feeling. Different rooms for every mood and it really feels like you are staying at someone's home instead of a stuffy period style mansion or a sterile-feeling hotel. Location can't be beat - access to everything in downtown Wilmington and a short drive to the beach. Breakfast is good and the property is charming. Great stay!
- 5/5
What a lovely place! Great room, accommodating staff. Breakfast included home cooked items. The feel was B & B.
- 5/5
Start to finish, this was a fantastic place to stay!
- 5/5
I really liked that the property was very close to everything. everything was in walking distance. The property also had its own parking area which allowed you to park your car and forget about it. This was everything we expected and more. I would stay there again without question.
- 5/5
Just a very clean place that was in a great location. The room was very nicely decorated and comfortable. Definitely will stay again.
- 5/5
Nicest place I can remember staying --- friendly staff ---- clean ---- great breakfast and on-and-on
- 5/5
The room was wonderful, the service was excellent and the breakfast was delicious. Short walk to Wilmington's downtown.
- 5/5
My daughter and I were in town to visit UNCW. We booked this last minute and were not disappointed! The room was so cute and comfortable! The hosts so gracious and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious! It was so hard to leave. Highly recommend and will definitely come back.
- 5/5
A very convenient location two blocks to all downtown shops and restaurants. Whimsical room design. Breakfast if one hit entree, fruit and breads included. Knowledgeable and friendly staff!
- 5/5
Great hotel with personal service in excellent position. Easy walking to all amenities.
- 5/5
It is exactly as explained. Love it there and will be back!