Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station

Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating

3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 892 reviews · ~$102/night

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Peace of Mind Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.5★ guest rating

Location & access

3.7★ location/transit/airport access

Trust & class

892 reviews, 3-star, 10 amenities

Price fairness

priced below peers of similar quality

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Breakfast84% positive · 10% negative

Cleanliness87% positive · 11% negative

Restaurant78% positive · 13% negative

Nature85% positive · 0% negative

Bar77% positive · 7% negative

Fitness83% positive · 8% negative

Free breakfast

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiParkingOutdoor poolAir conditioningPet-friendlyFitness centerAccessibleKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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