The Carolina Inn
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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About the Hotel
Located in the charming town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is one of America's most enchanting inns. The Carolina Inn, a AAA Four-Diamond Award property, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and originally opened in 1924. It is architecturally noteworthy, as it marries elements of antebellum styles with Georgian and neoclassical features. Part of the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection of posh properties, The Carolina Inn is located on the actual campus of the University of North Carolina, and is a popular hideaway for intellectuals and socialites. You will find a collection of well-appointed guest rooms including seven luxury suites, with a palette of rich colors, priceless antiques and cozy furnishings that resemble those found in a lavish Southern estate.
Location
The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
27516
Nearest Airport: RDU
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Ecologically Sustainable Practices
- Dining
- Private Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room Service
- Afternoon Tea
- On-Site Amenities
- Shuttle Service
- Laundry Service
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Center
- WiFi
- Valet Parking (fee may apply)
- In-Room Amenities
- Turndown Service
- Bathrobes
- Hair Dryers
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Art Galleries
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Interests
- Culture & Arts
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for The Carolina Inn
Beautiful hotel, but staff unhelpful.
Beautiful hotel. However the staff were not particularly friendly or helpful and kept passing me from one person to another to respond to my requests. In they end they couldn't accommodate a birthday dinner at the time I needed it, despite me having emailed in advance requesting this. The hotel felt much more geared up towards corporate events rather than attempting to provide a comfortable and welcoming guest experience.
Maria12342020
Back Home in Chapel Hill
As always, our time at the Carolina Inn was wonderful. The hotel is right on the campus so we could walk everywhere we wanted to go. We stayed for a weekend and never moved our car. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. Can't wait to come back!
Margaret H - Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Weekend getaway
The location is great, right in the heart of the Unc campus. The common area of the hotel is very nice and tastefully decorated, but the beds in the room arent very comfy and you can constantly hear noise coming from the hallway. Sunday Brunch was mediocre for the price you pay, most of the selections are pastry/dessert items.
Jiaxi W
lovely property, overly flirtatious staff
Was booked here by UNC for a work event. Lovely property! Luxurious and convenient. The one thing that bugged me was that more than one staff member seemed to be soliciting me to hang out with them 1:1. What started as friendly small talk while waiting for a ride in the pick up area quickly became comments on my appearance and expression of desire to have a drink with me. Like within 2 sentences. As a (obviously married) woman traveling alone, this makes me uncomfortable when initiated by hotel staff. I get that consenting adults can do what they want, but it should be hotel policy that staff are never to initiate flirtations with a guest. Just the fact that staff have access to information, key cards, etc. puts travelers in a position of trust.
Emily M - Palo Alto, CA
Loved Staying at The Carolina Inn
Loved The Carolina Inn! What a charming location for our conference. The front desk team was wonderful all week long... the food/beverage for our breakfasts, lunches and snacks were amazing... much better breakfast than many other locations we've held our conferences. The salmon lunch was amazing... the decor was warm and inviting with lots of open space to enjoy. Really convenient to be right in Chapel Hill near the main streets and campus.
Darby M
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My wife and I enjoyed a superlative stay at The Carolina Inn using a 3-night stay package we purchased via an auction from Luxury Link.
The Inn proved to be a wonderful location to enjoy a romantic weekend. The Inn itself is a graciously restored Southern Georgian-style building with lovely decor and furnishings and excellent narrative plaques throughout the facility which detail both its history and various expansions and restorations. The highlight of the Inn is its deservedly acclaimed restaurant Carolina Crossroads, which offers innovative cuisine that effortlessly and creatively marries locally grown Southern ingredients and cooking styles with ingredients and cooking styles drawn from other U.S. regions and other countries with a lovely dining room and outstanding and genteel service. The spacious guestrooms are nicely decorated and maintained with lovely guest amenities. In summary, The Carolina Inn is a true Southern belle!"
-A. & B. Waldo
