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“A trendy boutique hotel set in downtown Durham, whose design nods to the thriving cultural scene with original touches and emphasis on local arts and crafts. The restaurant headed by an award-winning chef draws on local produce, while the rooftop bar offers stunning city views.”

“A trendy boutique hotel set in downtown Durham, whose design nods to the thriving cultural scene with original touches and emphasis on local arts and crafts. The restaurant headed by an award-winning chef draws on local produce, while the rooftop bar offers stunning city views.”

Recommended For

  • Local exploring
  • An impressive hotel in the heart of the city, ideal for exploring
  • Other Activities
  • Durham is the venue for the Bull Durham Blues Festival, the American Dance Festival and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
  • Museums
  • The Nasher Museum of Art opened in 2005 and has produced nationally recognized traveling exhibitions of global, contemporary art
  • Cycling
  • The hotel provides information about bike hire and there are many bike routes spanning the area
  • Golf
  • There's a golf course within 3 km for those interested in outdoor activities
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • The hotel offers evening entertainment such as live music/performance
  • Yoga
  • Yoga classes offered at the hotel fitness centre
  • Short break
  • Local markets
  • Close to nightlife
  • Romantic Break
  • Business meetings
  • City Style
  • Honeymoons
  • Sights nearby
  • Designer Shopping
  • Disabled access
  • Lower bathroom sink, higher level toilet, toilet with grab rails, wheelchair accessible and upper floors accessible by lift
  • Views
  • Rooftop terrace bar gives stunning views of the city
  • Artworks
  • The Durham is a homage to local arts and crafts
  • Lakeside
  • Falls Lake located about 15 km away
  • Gym
  • Fitness centre. Yoga classes
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Wedding license
  • Designer
  • Lively area
  • Restaurant
  • Boutique
  • Child friendly
  • Business Hotel
  • Downtown
  • Contemporary

Facilities

  • Disabled access
  • Lower bathroom sink, higher level toilet, toilet with grab rails, wheelchair accessible and upper floors accessible by lift
  • Parking
  • Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 14 per day
  • Views
  • Rooftop terrace bar gives stunning views of the city
  • Gym
  • Fitness centre. Yoga classes
  • Sitting Room
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shops
  • Gift shop
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • No pets
  • Meeting Room
  • Bicycles available
  • Wedding license
  • Bar
  • Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Child friendly
  • Suites
  • Concierge
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Business Centre

Activities

  • Other Activities
  • Durham is the venue for the Bull Durham Blues Festival, the American Dance Festival and the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
  • Museums
  • The Nasher Museum of Art opened in 2005 and has produced nationally recognized traveling exhibitions of global, contemporary art
  • Theatre
  • A centre of Durham's culture is its Carolina Theatre, which presents concerts, comedy and arts in historic Fletcher Hall
  • Cycling
  • The hotel provides information about bike hire and there are many bike routes spanning the area
  • Golf
  • There's a golf course within 3 km for those interested in outdoor activities
  • Hotel Entertainment
  • The hotel offers evening entertainment such as live music/performance
  • Yoga
  • Yoga classes offered at the hotel fitness centre
  • Local markets
  • Sights nearby
  • Designer Shopping
  • Close to nightlife

Map & Location

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THE DURHAM HOTEL

At this late date, most American cities of any appreciable size have at least one high-style, high-design boutique hotel. But not many of them begin with raw material of the Durham Hotel’s caliber.

Originally published by Tablet Hotels (view article)