Located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill on the campus of The University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill, The Carolina Inn combines t... more »
Located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill on the campus of The University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, The Carolina Inn combines the graciousness and sophistication of a
historic, southern inn with the intimacy and privacy of a secluded retreat. Guests are within steps of downtown Chapel Hill and its shopping, art galleries, entertainment and the historic Franklin Street district. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located 20 minutes away. With 184 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites, over 13,000 square feet of unique,historic meeting and event space, southern colonial architecture, exquisite landscaping, and superb culinary service, this award-winning inn is the perfect choice for the discriminating business and leisure traveler, distinctive corporate and incentive meetings, and for romantic and special occasions.
Official Hotel Information
The Carolina Inn, nestled in the heart of Chapel Hill adjacent to the University of North Carolina, is a Four Diamond hotel on the National Register of Historic Places. Owned by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and operated by ARAMARK/Harrison Lodging, this warm, gracious Doubletree affiliated hotel is the only hotel in downtown Chapel Hill, and is a perennial favorite for banquets, weddings, business meetings and academic conferences. Traditionally furnished guestrooms and luxury suites include modern amenities like data ports and wireless high-speed internet access. With Colonial, antebellum, Georgian and neoclassical influences, the Carolina Inn's architectural charm, oak and magnolia covered grounds, stately gardens and courtyards, casually elegant décor and superbly delivered service combine for a memorable guest experience. The Inn's tradition of culinary excellence in the Mobil Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond Carolina Crossroads Restaurant is legendary. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine with a southern influence in gracious surroundings echoing times past. Relax with a book in the Sunroom, or sip wine by the fireplace in the Crossroads Bar. The Carolina Inn is less than 30 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and is convenient to Research Triangle Park, many high-profile corporations, Duke University and North Carolina State University. The eclectic shops and restaurants of Franklin Street, the Morehead Planetarium, PlayMakers Repertory Theater, Kenan Stadium, and Ackland Art Museum are all within walking distance of the Inn. With over 12,000 square feet of meeting space, ballrooms, and parlors, the Carolina Inn is a long-time favorite of Chapel Hill residents and alumni for special occasions, grand or intimate. We offer outstanding meeting and banquet facilities and an expert staff, attentive to every need and detail. At the Carolina Inn, we look forward to extending true southern hospitality to you on your next visit to beautiful Chapel Hill.
Hilton
Nestled in the heart of chapel hill adjacent to the university of north carolina is a four diamond hotel on the national register of historic places. Owned by the university of north carolina at chapel hill and operated by destination hotels and resorts this warm hotel in downtown chapel hill is a perennial favorite for banquets weddings business meetings and academic conferences. Traditionally furnished guestrooms and luxury suites include modern amenities like data ports and wireless high-speed internet access. With colonial antebellum georgianand neoclassical influences the carolina inn*s architectural charm oak and magnolia covered grounds stately gardens and courtyards casually elegant decor and superbly delivered service combine for a memorable guest experience. The inns tradition of culinary excellence in the mobil four-star aaa four diamond carolina crossroads restaurant is legendary. Enjoy contemporary american cuisine with a southern influence in gracious surroundings echoing times past. Relax with a book in the sunroom or sip wine by the fireplace in the crossroads bar. The carolina inn is less than 30 minutes from raleigh-durham international airport and is convenient to research triangle park many high-profile corporations duke university and north carolina state university. The eclectic shops and restaurants of franklin street the morehead planetarium playmakers repertory theater kenan stadium and ackland art museum are all within walking distance of the inn. With over 12 000 square feet of meeting space ballrooms and parlors the carolina inn is a long-time favorite of chapel hill residents and alumni for special occasions grand or intimate. We offer outstanding meeting and banquet facilities and an expert staff attentive to every need and detail. At the carolina inn we look forward to extending true southern hospitality to you on your next visit to beautiful chappel hill.
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This is a great place. I was in town
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Posted Dec 13, 2008
Excellent
This is a great place. I was in town with my husband for interviewing, and it was a wonderful location (close to campus and the hospital, and close to restaurants/etc. on Franklin st.) and had comfortable rooms with a pleasant atmosphere. All the...
Beautiful, well maintained North
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Posted Nov 06, 2008
by Thomas
Excellent
Beautiful, well maintained North Carolina Colonial Inn right on the campus of UNC. Excellent service. Comfortable old world touches. Recommend it highly. Plan to stay during my next visit to...
Very nice hotel, great staff and very
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Posted Nov 02, 2008
by lynnp48
Excellent
Very nice hotel, great staff and very clean. We have stayed here twice and we will be back soon! The parking is a bit tricky but once you're there you don't need your car until you check out so it's not that much of a problem.
Wonderful place to stay on campus at
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Posted Oct 17, 2007
Good
Wonderful place to stay on campus at UNC Chapel Hill. Convenient to Franklin Street (the campus' main drag) and its lively restaurants, clubs, etc. Four star restaurant on the premises with great southern inspired food with a twist. Rooms are...
Unlike the other reviewer, I had only
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Posted Oct 12, 2007
Good
Unlike the other reviewer, I had only excellent and considerate service from all of the people I interacted with at the Carolina Inn. The food is very good, the bed was very comfortable, and it was nice and quiet.
It was very nice for someone...
Elegant atmosphere, wonderful food
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Posted Dec 07, 2006
by laurarose57
Excellent
pros: unique ambiance, southern charm, 4-star foodMy family always tries to visit Crossroads ( in the Carolina Inn ) for at least one meal when we visit Chapel Hill. Over the years we've had lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. We are always made to...
Room was small, never got in-room
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Posted Jul 24, 2006
Horrible
Room was small, never got in-room coffee past the first nite.Air conditioning not good in room. Charge for parking yourself in the own hotel lot.Staff not very friendly.
Located right on University of North
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Posted Feb 12, 2006
Excellent
Located right on University of North Carolina's campus, this place is a gem, and students, alumni, local residents, and visitors find this a treasure. The history welcomes you everywhere you go--the photos, the structure, etc. Enjoy an afternoon...
Wow by Ryan G. at InsiderPages
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Posted Nov 27, 2005
Excellent
Located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the Carolina Inn is the place to stay if your looking to live in luxury. This place is decorated elegantly and the customer service treats you right. However, living like a king comes at a hefty pricetag. But...