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The Durham Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, steps from Carolina Theatre

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The Durham Hotel in downtown Durham features a welcoming rooftop terrace with stunning city views. Guests can enjoy American cuisine at Roof at the Durham or relax with coffee and the daily paper. Practical services include dry cleaning, luggage storage, and tour assistance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Obstructed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Obstructed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Obstructed

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Obstructed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC, 27701

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duke University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Velvet Hippo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oak House at Durham - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ninth Street Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Durham Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Durham Performing Arts Center
Located close to Carolina Theatre and Durham Bulls Athletic Park, The Durham Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to 2 bars and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, 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 and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 24.75 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 8 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Shop at The Durham
  • Roof at the Durham

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24.75 per day(200 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Durham Hotel
The Durham Hotel Hotel
The Durham Hotel Durham
The Durham Hotel Hotel Durham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Durham Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Durham Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Durham Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Durham Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Durham, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Theatre, Durham Performing Arts Center, and Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Duke University and Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University are also within 2 mi (3 km). Durham Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Durham Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 629 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our Event
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean and really quiet. I liked the way they did coffee in the am because you have to have real cream!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and vibe in downtown durham. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nasty nasty bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness
For the price of the room it was decent - no frills hotel room that they tried to dress up with a couple of cute toiletries. Had to ask housekeeping to re-clean the toilet and they were very courteous and on top of it. Otherwise, I see no benefit to booking this hotel over a Marriott.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique mod-century modern architecture and decor. Perfect for access to downtown restaurants, bars and theaters.
Lobby/restairant/ work area
Restaurant
Room 502
View from room 502
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashreeta

Disliked: Cleanliness
As as checked into the room, found cockroach in the bathroom and had to leave the hotel for another nearby hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Great Stay!

Great stay....perfect for DPAC venue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at the Durham Hotel. The elevator was a little nerve wracking but everything else was great. Service was excellent and everything we needed was in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious and our stay was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the room service option.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel, spacious rooms, close to restaurants and bars. Loved the rooftop bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel! It was amazing and so comfortable. And the staff were so friendly. Ill definitely be back. I have to say this, this is probably one of my favorite hotels in downtown durham.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Will definitely stay here again. Our room was great. The rooftop bar was fabulous. Staff was excellent and friendly. We went to a show at the Carolina Theater and walked within 5 minutes. Parking was easy. Overall great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good night's stay. The food in the cafe was excellent for dinner, the service attentive. A minor problem was addressed swiftly and well. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, wonderful staff, but the walls were a bit thin in our room so you could hear the guests in the next room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent customer service and close to local entertainment, but the hotel is overpriced compared to what it offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely stay, sink kept clogging but otherwise perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

Great boutique hotel

Staff very cooperative and friendly. Rooftop bar is excellent with beautiful sunset views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Durham hotel is a quaint small hotel. Everything in Durham is walkable from the hotel. The hotel breakfast was very good and the rooftop bar is a fun place. Many excellent restaurants, bars, and craft cocktail lounges are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience staying here. So many things to do right out the front door (and in the hotel as well) and the room was fantastic. Lots of thoughtful little touches made it a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I enjoyed our two night stay. The staff was amazing throughout the day. Very courteous staff throughout the course of the day from being greeted every time we walked in the building to the restaurant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Somkit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Clean rooms. Convenient to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I live in Raleigh, and we were excited to spend our 12th anniversary weekend in Durham. The hotel is perfect for a weekend getaway, and we may do the same thing again for our 13th!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom was clean. Beds were neatly made. quiet hotel for relaxing/quiet time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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