How Axel worksAxel $150 a night vs $181 on Expedia at Tru by Hilton Wilmington, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $31 a night less (17%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Hilton Hotels · 5001-A Market St, Wilmington
Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Cable TV · Accessibility features
Hotels in Wilmington, North CarolinaA modern, select-service 3-star on Market Street
8.7/10
A strong practical base, with friendly staff and better-than-basic pool amenities.
Tru by Hilton Wilmington is a modern, select-service 3-star that delivers well on the essentials. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and genuinely helpful staff; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness and service ratings reinforce that picture. Free hot breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi make it an easy pick for short stays, while the outdoor pool, cabanas and amenities shared with adjoining Hotel Lela give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.
The trade-off is the setting: Market Street is a driving base, not a downtown or beachfront experience. Some guests find the pool and lounge closing times restrictive, so confirm hours if evening swimming matters. Rooms prioritize straightforward comfort over luxury. We’d choose it for families and practical work trips, but skip it for a walkable waterfront stay or late-night pool lounging.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hotelplanner.com · wilmingtonbiz.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$150 a night with Axel against $181 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $31 a night less (17%).
Room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable
$31/night less than Expedia (17%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$162 a night with Axel against $173 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $11 a night less (7%).
Room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
$11/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$97 a night with Axel against $101 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (4%).
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$97 a night with Axel against $101 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (4%).
Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel against $104 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (3%).
Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
$3/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel against $104 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (3%).
Room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
$3/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$128 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, KING BED · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 18 to Nov 4, 2026 · 17 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$119 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$122 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, KING BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$137 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, 2 QUEEN BEDS, ACCESSIBLE · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$118 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 30, 2026 · 24 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$109 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 21 to Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$102 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Axel $150 a night vs $181 on Expedia at Tru by Hilton Wilmington, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $31 a night less (17%). Seen Oct 8.
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A strong practical base, with friendly staff and better-than-basic pool amenities. A modern, select-service 3-star on Market Street, scored for what it is.
Tru by Hilton Wilmington is a modern, select-service 3-star that delivers well on the essentials. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and genuinely helpful staff; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness and service ratings reinforce that picture. Free hot breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi make it an easy pick for short stays, while the outdoor pool, cabanas and amenities shared with adjoining Hotel Lela give it more appeal than a basic overnight stop.
The trade-off is the setting: Market Street is a driving base, not a downtown or beachfront experience. Some guests find the pool and lounge closing times restrictive, so confirm hours if evening swimming matters. Rooms prioritize straightforward comfort over luxury. We’d choose it for families and practical work trips, but skip it for a walkable waterfront stay or late-night pool lounging.
Best for: families traveling by car; short business trips; value-minded beach-and-city visits
Watch out for: driving needed for downtown and beaches; pool and lounge closing times; nonrefundable pet fees
Location: Market Street base; Hilton estimates 10 minutes to downtown and 15 to Wrightsville Beach by car.
Rooms: Modern, straightforward rooms; recent guests frequently praise beds and showers.
Cleanliness: Strong praise across sites, with occasional housekeeping lapses rather than a dominant problem.
Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength in recent guest reviews.
Amenities: Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking; outdoor pool, gym and shared Hotel Lela dining.
Fees and surprises: Pets incur a nonrefundable fee with size limits; confirm pool and lounge hours before booking.
Axel's opinion of Tru by Hilton Wilmington, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hotelplanner.com · wilmingtonbiz.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Tru by Hilton Wilmington within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $150 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | $181 a night on Expedia | $31 a night less (17%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $162 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | $173 a night on Expedia | $11 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $97 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $101 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $97 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | $101 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $101 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | $104 a night on Expedia | $3 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $101 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds) | $104 a night on Expedia | $3 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 18 to Nov 4, 2026 · 17 nights · 2 adults | $128 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $119 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $122 a night · refundable · ROOM, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $137 a night · refundable · ROOM, 2 QUEEN BEDS, ACCESSIBLE | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 30, 2026 · 24 nights · 3 adults | $118 a night · refundable · Room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $109 a night · non-refundable · Room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $102 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
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