THE DURHAM HOTEL, Durham – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Durham Hotel offers 53 mid-century modern rooms with platform beds, Raleigh Denim blankets, and Counter Culture Coffee service delivered each morning. Guest rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in showers with Japanese hinoki stools, Burt's Bees welcome gifts, and minibars stocked with North Carolina products. The Penthouse Suite on the rooftop features a private terrace with downtown views, a living room, butler bar, and double vanity bathroom.
Dining & Bars
The Restaurant serves seasonal American classics with North Carolina pasture-raised meats, coastal seafood, and local produce in a two-story dining room. The Coffee Bar offers Counter Culture espresso drinks, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and craft cocktails from 7am-9pm. The Roof features a rooftop lounge with covered and open-air seating, small plates, craft cocktails, and panoramic downtown views. Weekend brunch includes dishes like shrimp and grits, stuffed French toast, and the Durham bacon cheeseburger.
Meetings & Events
The Mezzanine Room provides floor-to-ceiling windows, a 9'x12' projection screen, built-in sound, and video conferencing for up to 48 guests. The Roof hosts events with Garza Marfa saddle leather chairs and solid wood tables for 125 reception-style. The Lobby accommodates 125 guests with two-story windows, geometric carpet, and a curvilinear balcony. The hotel offers custom catering with North Carolina seasonal ingredients for private dining and events.
Location & Access
The Durham Hotel is in downtown Durham, 2.5 miles from Duke University's main campus and 1 mile from Duke's east campus. The Chapel Hill St parking garage is located at the intersection of Chapel Hill St and Rigsbee Ave. The hotel is within walking distance of the Museum of Durham History, American Tobacco Campus, Durham Central Park, and Durham Farmers' Market. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 25 km away.
Hotel Services
Services include 24-hour fitness center access, complimentary Rooftop Yoga sessions, business center, and same-day dry cleaning. The newsstand features the LIBERATION STATION Black Lit Library(R) with children's books highlighting characters of color. Room service is available for breakfast and dinner, and the hotel offers connecting rooms and complimentary travel cribs. The front desk can arrange early check-in and late check-out based on availability.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor