Front Street Inn


  • Inn Details

    The Front Street Inn is an award winning, intimate, full service inn that offers peace and privacy in the heart of historic Wilmington's business and entertainment district. Our twelve suites are decorated with beauty and comfort in mind and adorned with original art gathered at galleries, fairs, auctions and attics. Each suite is spacious and full of light. Also offered are spa packages. One with champagne, a fruit and cheese basket and two one hour massages. Or, a spa basket with wine, champagne or sparkling cider, deluxe gel, bath salts and hand milled soap, a one hour massage followed with strawberries hand dipped in chocolate. For special occasions, we offer a package with red or white wine and strawberries hand dipped in chocolate with a bouquet of fresh flowers. Healthy and abundant breakfasts are served daily and a game and exercise room is located in our lower level. Private off street parking ensures comfort and safety for our guests.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    After 40 years in the hospitality industry and five years of retirement, Richard and Polly have returned to their first love, "the people industry."

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Urban Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Arched windows throughout

    • Balconies throughout

    • Exceptional service

    • Massage therapist

    • Privacy

    • Sol y Sombra Bar

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Fitness

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Informal conference room

    • Beer and wine in Sol y Sombra Lounge

    • Historic residential district

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  • Nightly Rate

    $139 - $239

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 PM - 10 PM    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: Minimum Friday/Saturday stay on most weekends and holidays

    • Deposit amount required: First and last day of stays seven days or longer. Due one week prior to arrival

    • Cancellations: 48 hours prior to arrival. Long term bookings: seven days prior to arrival

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Beer and Wine Bar on premises.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Well behaved children over the age of 12 years are welcome

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • (call for details)

    • Corporate

    • Government

    • Long-term stays

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Abundent Continental Buffet

    • Time Served: 7 AM to 10:30 AM

    • Serving location: balcony / in suite, courtyard / sun porch, Breakfast/dining area, Guest room


    Signature Dish

    Quiche
    fresh baked ham, bacon, or broccoli quiche served along with fresh fruits, granola, breads and muffins each morning.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • Coffee/tea/hot chocolate in suite

    • Snacks/fruit available at Bar

    • beer and wine

  • Location Type

    • 10 min to airport

    • 15 min to beach

    • historic district

    • river view

    • walk to restaurants

    • walk to shops

    • City

    • Downtown


    City

    • Raleigh

    • Distance to city: 130 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take Highway 95 to Highway I-40 East. Follow Highway I-40 until it comes to Wilmington. Exit right onto 17/74 at exit 8. At stoplight go left onto 17/74 heading towards historic downtown 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Front St, the Inn is another 2 1/2 blocks on the left.


    Airport

    • Wilmington, NC (ILM-New Hanover County) 5 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Exit left from airport onto 23rd street. Stay on 23rd until it dead ends at Market St. Take a right onto Market continue until you get to Front St. (23 blocks) Go left on to Front. We are 2.5 blocks on left between Orange and Ann Streets.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Live music

    • N.C. World War II Battleship

    • Shops

    • Pubs

    • Galleries

    • Riverfront Park

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • excellent local seafood

    • Downtown festivals and fairs

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    peaceful

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    we had such apleasent stay at the front street inn!!! everything you want to see and do is in walking distance. bring acomfortable pair of shoes.there is so much you will want to pack into each day. thanks for having us as you guests..


    Can't wait to stay here again!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We stayed in the Bistro Suite with the dining package. They suggested a wonderful restaurant and had delicious chocolate covered strawberries waiting in our room. Breakfast was so good. Looking forward to our next stay.


    An itimate place with a grand view!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    A very fine place to stay and great staff! Everything from arrival to departure was handled with the kind of service you would expect at the Ritz! Highly recommended!


    One of my favorite places

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    I travel frequently for business and pleasure and have fallen for FRONT STREET INN. While drinking wine in the cute lounge area, I've met interesting people and picked up good local travel tips. The location is great and the people lovely.


    Our Most Favorite Place to come "home" to!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We are originally from Wilmington, and every time we come back to visit family, we always book at stay at the Front Street Inn. We have stayed here at least 5 times, and have never been disappointed. The rooms are great, the location is so convenient, and breakfast is always very good too. We can't wait for our next stay!!


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