"I visited Arrive Wilmington for my cousin’s wedding in April of 2026. I was expecting an average hotel experience, with some local charm. I was blown away by how wrong I was. From the moment I stepped foot in the reception desk I was greeted by amazing staff, beautiful accommodations, unique relaxation in the heart of a busy downtown, and excellent food. Upon arrival I checked in with Olivia who had everything prepared and ready for my families staggered arrival. Immediately, I was impressed by her welcoming nature and attention to details. Throughout my first afternoon and night, Olivia was the “go to” person for questions about the surrounding area and provided excellent recommendations. She also was attentive to concerns regarding the peace of other guests and the enforcement of hotel policies. As someone with asthma, I always worry about enforcement of smoking policies, but I didn’t have to say anything when a guest decided to break the “no smoking” rule. Olivia respectfully reminded them of the rule and offered potential solutions. She truly was a joy to meet and enhanced the trip. The next morning, we had the fortune of meeting Christina who was, at the time, working in the excellent Dram Yard. The restaurant offered a wonderful ambience and AMAZING food that made it hard to go anywhere else when considering meals. But the real gem of the Dram Yard experience was Christina who quickly demonstrated skill in bartending and as a barista. I recommend the Honey Vanilla Latte! Throughout our stay, we interacted with Christina frequently who always offered kindness, humor, and a warm welcome. We continued to be impressed with her knowledge of the area, her skill and aptitude in her work at the Dram Yard, and her dedication to enhancing the experiences of guests and patrons. The rooms at Arrive Wilmington are unique and exciting. With nautical theming and unique room layouts, they make an experience feel glamorous and exciting. I love the layout of the bathroom and the stylistic choices that accented an already luxurious space. The rooms and linens were spotless. If you’re looking for excellent lighting and mirrors, you won’t be disappointed, adding to that feel of luxury and glamour. The property was comfortable, cozy, upscale, and catered to so many different types of families/parties. As wonderful as the accommodations were, nothing compared to the friendliness of the staff. Another staff member, Kevin, was kind and helpful when I couldn’t figure out how best to plan the rest of my day. In addition to his own numerous tasks, he helped me figure out how to achieve the goals that I had a limited time to enjoy. The staff is truly the pièce de résistance of Arrive Wilmington and take the wonderful experience to an entirely new level. They embody the concept of “southern hospitality” and made me feel at home away from mine."

"A unique hotel and our favorite place to stay in Wilmington. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Check in was seamless. The rooms are clean and well appointed bedding was excellent. The location is very walkable and perfect for exploring the Riverwalk and Historic Downtown. The grounds and courtyard are well groomed and beautiful, very relaxing space. The outdoor fireplaces, firepits and gazebo/bar are an added bonus. We will definitely be back."

"We stayed for two nights and thought the room and the whole property were excellent. The staff is great. The food at the restaurant and bar Dram Yard was also top notch. We didn’t want to leave!"

"We had an incredible stay at ARRIVE! A delightful hotel with clean, comfortable rooms. We loved the charming enclosed courtyard garden with fire pits and a gazebo bar. A very cozy feeling while in the midst of the city. We had both breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant, Dram Yard. TY was our breakfast barista. Amanda, our server and Emily the bartender took care of us at dinner. All provided exceptional service! Great food and craft cocktails (best flounder I have ever tasted.) Olivia was our go to for all room needs! The hotel/ restaurant staff and administrators were friendly and accommodating. Easy walking distance to nightlife, historic homes and Riverwalk. We will definitely be staying at ARRIVE on our next visit to Wilmington!”"

"We very much enjoyed our stay. Kevin was very helpful in assisting us when we needed various things like conditioner, trash bags, etc. He was kind to visit with us every night we were there this weekend! We shared all the fun details of our trip when we came in to the hotel and were always excited to see him! This was a wonderful hotel experience for the both of us. We are big fans of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” so it was an honor to stay at the hotel where they filmed for season 3. The location of the hotel was perfect to many different things that we wanted to see in Wilmington! We enjoyed the fire pits outside at the hotel and the restaurant/bar inside! We can’t wait to come back! - Lauren & Emily from Louisiana☺️"