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AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Franklin Street

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Meeting facility
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products
Terrace/patio
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown is centrally located, offering a perfect base for exploration. Enjoy meals at AC Chapel Hill Lounge, relax in the garden, or walk to Ackland Art Museum and Memorial Hall. The hotel provides high-speed WiFi and highly praised staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed - High Floor

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed - High Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds - High Floor

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds - High Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Map
214 West Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

What's nearby

  • Franklin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of North Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Memorial Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • UNC Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kenan Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 20 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sup Dogs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

Hotel near Franklin Street
Located close to Ackland Art Museum and Memorial Hall, AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at AC Chapel Hill Lounge, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a gift shop
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55-inch LED TVs with Netflix and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • AC Chapel Hill Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 624 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 16 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Franklin Street, University of North Carolina, and Ackland Art Museum. Morehead Planetarium and Memorial Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. However, it was in an area where there were lots of college students and it was loud every night I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property! So convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was fine in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIANFENG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, feels safe too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location, very clean, very modern, easy process in/out, excellent fitness room, comfortable bed and pillows, lovely shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, quiet hotel. Great location, just a few minutes walk to Franklin Street and UNC campus. Good service, nice staff. Excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann C

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideally located near Franklin street, and within walking distance to UNC. Hotel was clean and staff was wonderful- professional, polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brandon at the front desk was awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice that it was convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The people who worked the reception were exceptionally friendly, especially FaLinda. She set the bar high for other hotels that I will go to.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, especially the bar tender. My only complaint was that the room offered no resistance to loud people in the hotel at all hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic - very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is in a nice area that was walkable to shops and restaurants as well as a slightly longer but very manageable walk to the UNC Chapel Hill campus. Hotel was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel staff polite and efficient. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time visiting

Everyone was accommodating and very helpful. Felinda at the front drsk is amazing. Made sure we had everything we needed and told us about places to visit. A keeper!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In general was conveniently located modern elegant hotel experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super pleasant and accommodating. The room and facility were beautiful and welcoming. We especially liked our check-in staff associate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Very convenient to our areas of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times, always 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely friendly and amazingly helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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