21c Museum Hotel Durham

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Carolina Theatre

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Interior entrance
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Ballroom
Ballroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

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111 North Corcoran Street, Durham, NC, 27701
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Duke University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 510 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (21C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Impaired)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Durham

City center retreat .At this Downtown Durham hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center. Durham Convention Center and American Tobacco Campus are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durham Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Duke University - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oak House at Durham - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viceroy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Counting House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

21c Museum Hotel Durham

4-star eco-certified hotel near Carolina Theatre
21c Museum Hotel Durham offers its guests a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 10500 square feet (975 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified 21c Museum Hotel Durham. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10500 sq ft of conference space
  • 975 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2015
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
21c Museum Hotel Durham offers 125 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room bottled water

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 21c Museum Hotel Durham to the airport?

21c Museum Hotel Durham is 15.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 21c Museum Hotel Durham on Sep 14, 2025 start from $179.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Durham have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 21c Museum Hotel Durham.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Durham offer free breakfast?

21c Museum Hotel Durham does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 35.00 per night.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Durham have a pool?

21c Museum Hotel Durham does not have a pool.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Durham have a restaurant?

21c Museum Hotel Durham is home to Counting House, which features American cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Durham have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages and aromatherapy.

How close is 21c Museum Hotel Durham to downtown Durham?

21c Museum Hotel Durham is 0.1 mi away from Durham.

21c Museum Hotel Durham Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean, great bed! Not very pratical for business travel, no workspace in the room I had. Going more for the funky look than functionality. In a very quiet and safe area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although my overall stay was very nice, I was surprised by a few items in my room considering the price I paid. Those include a very noticeable and rather suspicious stain on one of the couches, a glass shower door that gave off a loud, sharp sound when opened each time, and a suspicious hole in the side of the mirror as if it had been penetrated by a ping pong ball size rock. Otherwise the museum style exhibit throughout the property was lovely. I understand exhibits are in a rotation with other 21c properies. I would probably return if ever in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bibianna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bohan

Good hotel overall but they gave be a double when I booked a king bed and after I went back to tell them, they blamed it on the Expedia system and couldn’t give me the room I booked. One of the staff said to leave my contact info at the front desk and they would talk to the manager but no one at the front desk took my contact information.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely backdrop of incredible art. The staff were friendly but clueless when it came to recommendations for outdoor eating and other questions asked about the area. They were very courteous about not knowing, but it would've been helpful to have suggestions. The young lady that checked me in was very helpful throughout my stay . I usually say the Marriott when in Durham, but I would give 21C another try.
Nice view of neighboring pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was pricing considering other properties offered much lower parking fees. Dining was nice. It was good to actually have a breakfast in the morning and not a muffin. Rooms were okay, although the bed was not very comfortable. Overall it’s just okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shalom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti

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

Great location and great place to stay

Amazing staff and managers! It was such a fun art gallery combined with a very comfy room. The location is also awesome! You can walk to a ton of good restaurants and be sure to check out The Parlour if you want a scoop of ice cream.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Madhur

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Well it is a good hotel, but we were there for 3 days and they never cleaned our room. Despite seeing housekeeping cart on our hall, they never cleaned. We ran out of toilet paper & towels & had to ask for them. Valet parking is very slow. Says it takes 20 minutes, but we waited for 20 minutes for someone just to show up one morning. We opted to park in street our last night so that we wouldn’t have to wait so long for our car to head to airport. They were working on broken elevators on our floor and the men began clanging and drilling & making noise at 7:30. Overall our stay wasn’t pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is in an old bank has some character but also has poorly running elevators and check in on the second floor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Still feels like an old dentist's office

Pros: Great location, friendly staff, bar and restaurant on site, comfortable beds. Cons: unfortunately, the conversion of this old office building into a hotel is incomplete - a broken elevator, chipped old floors, terrible lighting in the guest rooms, a suspicious odor in the bar area - it feels like an incomplete remodel. The broken elevator meant that floors 7-15 were all relying on one old elevator. This was quite inconvenient. The art takes the place of comfortable public spaces to meet up with your group, so even that potentially appealing detail turned out to be a negative overall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donaldson

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt like the room was way overpriced! I also felt that the lighting in the room was a lot to be desired. The way the buttons worked, either all the lights were on or all the lights were off. That was the most unusual thing I’ve ever seen in our room, and I travel quite a bit! I also felt my throne was very small with little or no sitting space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

A cool experience, but a mediocre hotel.

Like the neighboring Durham and Unscripted boutique hotels, 21C is a cool experience with unique amenities and a fun vibe. Also like the Durham and Unscripted, 21C struggles with the basics: Cozy Bed, Cold AC (or heat if that’s your thing), The room was clean, quiet, and looked great. Bathroom could do with a better showerhead. The AC fan never seemed to turn on no matter what, so the room was a too warm. The mattress was hard and lumpy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Buildings smells. Towels smell very dirty. Water filters in the filling stations were expired. AC in first room didn’t work and had to move. Elevators are also dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ghislain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The sraff was amazing. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025