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Aloft Durham Downtown

3.0 star property
Urban energy meets relaxation at this downtown Durham hotel, featuring a cozy lobby fireplace, high-speed internet, and easy access to city attractions.

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Aloft Durham Downtown sits in the city center, offering a contemporary stay with subtle Southern influences. Guests cool off in the outdoor pool, gather around the welcoming lobby fireplace, and use in-room WiFi while exploring nearby sites including Duke University.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Hearing Accessible, w/ Tub)

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Durham, a neighborhood in Durham, Aloft Durham Downtown is near a train station. Carolina Theatre and Hayti Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits and Fullsteam Brewery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park or Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Visit our Durham travel guide
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345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701

What's nearby

  • American Tobacco Campus
    American Tobacco Campus
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durham Convention Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    10 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lenny
    5 min walk
  • Mellow Mushroom
    3 min walk
  • Bull Durham Beer Co.
    4 min walk
  • The Daily Beer Bar
    6 min walk
  • Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
    1 min walk

About this property

Aloft Durham Downtown

Hotel near Duke University
At Aloft Durham Downtown, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 134 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (32 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed (25 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (33 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (31 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 8.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Durham Downtown Hotel
Aloft Durham Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does Aloft Durham Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Aloft Durham Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Aloft Durham Downtown?

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

What time is check-out at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Aloft Durham Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Durham, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of American Tobacco Campus and Duke University. Durham Performing Arts Center and Durham Bulls Athletic Park are just steps away. Durham Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Aloft Durham Downtown Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 743 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room 429 is outside a train track that ran 3 AM which woke me up from sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Iyalla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, modern bathroom, comfy bed, great restaurants nearby, parking included, 20 minute drive to Raleigh city and airport... it was all good! The DPAC performing arts center is literally next door so if there is an event there you are seeing stay here if you need too 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay for a show at DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing day but parking and ways to get around we’re limited trying to get food was a hassle, but overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Martha

Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgeanne

Great service, clean room but could use a little more light in bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel and perfect for going to DPAC!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, easy parking, very clean room and facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, very clean and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I accidentally was booked into the handicapped room. Had difficulty finding switches
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful roof, very easy check in and help from staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed my stay. The room was extremely clean and well appointed. The staff was friendly. Check in and out was extremely easy. Parking was easy, just make sure to get your parking pass. The only slight problem is that it was hard to find. I didn't realize it was attached to the DPAC building and the Aloft sign was not easily seen. I didn't eat breakfast so I can address the food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Walkable to dining and Durham Bulls game
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was very confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, ridiculously close to nanasteak and dpac.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect place to stay when catching a show at DPAC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect hotel for shows at DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and very clean hotel!! We will be back !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Arrived a little after 3 pm for check in was told the room was not ready. We were in town for an event at DPAC next door, we walked around for a little bit and next thing you know it was 1.5 hours later and room was still not ready. Asked the front desk attendant she was doing her best, finally we are getting super close to time for our event to begin and our room was ready. It was very hot in the lobby no one apologized offered us a drink or anything for our inconvenience. We arrived in our room to be greeted by a hot room and someone’s fake nail left at the entrance floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and clean which are important. The gym was good. The pool is a bit smaller and mostly hidden from the sun for a large portion of the day. Not the end of the world, but just good to know. Parking is 15 overnight in the garage next door and easily accessible. Free coffee downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay for a trip to DPAC, great restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Amenities
None
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025