Howard Johnson Express Wilmington hotel Conveniently located off Interstate 40, our Wilmington, NC, hotel makes it easy to reach the most popular area attractions, like University of North Carolina Wilmington. In the morning, get going with free continental breakfast. Each room in our hotel features free Wi-Fi Internet access, a microwave and refrigerator,Coffee/Tea Maker,Iron. Non-smoking rooms are available.Visit Cape Fear Museum, featuring interactive exhibits, which showcase the natural history and maritime lifestyle of the Wilmington area. Stroll through Historic Downtown, three miles from our hotel, where you can tour the sites and enjoy unique shopping and entertainment options. Screen Gem Studios is five miles from our hotel. If you are visiting a loved one at University of North Carolina Wilmington, campus is two miles from our hotel.restaurants are within walking distance of our hotel in Wilmington, NC.