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Aloft Durham Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Duke University

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701
  • American Tobacco Campus
    1 min walk
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    2 min walk
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    2 min walk
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 336 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (1001)
The price is $341
per night
$392 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
21c Museum Hotel Durham

About the neighborhood

Durham

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Durham hotel, you'll be steps from Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus. Durham Bulls Athletic Park and African American Dance Ensemble are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk
  • Durham Convention Center - 9 min walk
  • North Carolina Central University - 3 min drive
  • Duke University - 3 min drive
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Parlour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tobacco Road Sports Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Press Coffee, Crepes & Cocktails - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aloft Durham Downtown

3-star hotel near Duke University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Aloft Durham Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Aloft Durham Downtown offers 134 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (32 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed (25 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (33 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (31 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 8.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property 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

Aloft Durham Downtown Hotel
Aloft Durham Downtown

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aloft Durham Downtown to the airport?

Aloft Durham Downtown is 15.2 mi (20-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 Aloft Durham Downtown?

As of Oct 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Durham Downtown on Nov 10, 2024 start from $186.0, 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 Aloft Durham Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aloft Durham Downtown.

Does Aloft Durham Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aloft Durham Downtown, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5.00 and 8.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aloft Durham Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

Does Aloft Durham Downtown have a pool?

Aloft Durham Downtown features an outdoor pool.

Does Aloft Durham Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Aloft Durham Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aloft Durham Downtown to downtown Durham?

Aloft Durham Downtown is 0.3 mi away from Durham.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 649 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 649 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 649 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 649 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 649 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a Durham Bulls game -- excellent location!!!! We were able to wait in our room for the rain to pass :) Ate dinner across the street - excited for the new milkshake restaurant to open for our next visit. Staff exceedingly friendly and helpful. Hotel is busy but they were super calm and patient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to Durham Bulls stadium
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie f

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved almost everything about this property. It was convenient for everything in Downtown Durham. It was modern with a bit of an industrial feel without being cold and unwelcoming. The room was vast. The bed was fantastic. If I had any complaints, the bathroom was small (I am not). The TV was supposed to be DirecTV, but something went wrong. They changed it, and we had only 20 channels and most of those were "news" channels. There were four pillows on the bed and all very soft. Perhaps one soft and one firm on each side of the bed? Other than that, amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, Hampstead

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here for the convenience to DPAC and downtown Durham. The rooms are very comfortable & clean and the staff is welcoming, friendly and professional. Until this visit, we were never awakened by trains in the middle of the night, but this time we were, with shrill whistle blasts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay for DPAC or Durham Bulls
Great location, comfortable stay, good service. We have stayed at this hotel several times—a convenient location to DPAC and Durham Bulls with walking distance restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

albert

Traveled with partner
Very convenient..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly, everything from check-in, passing staff in the elevators, and halls, to check-out. Also, this is literally next door to DPAC, so if you are going to a show there, extremely convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the convenient location to DPAC and the restaurant NanaSteak. Also, the area is very walkable to other restaurants and downtown Durham
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, surrounded by everything I was interested in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Irwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Hotel was clean and has a convenient location. Parking is easy with garage near by. Only knock I had was there was construction happening during our stay so a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bronwen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzzie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
POOR QUALITY FOR THE HIGH PRICE! DO NOT STAY HERE!
The hotel is under construction so the elevator and the hallways have a strong sulfur odor. For the price of this hotel, they Penny pinch for every additional cent. I booked the stay with breakfast included but that ONLY meant that I would have a $10 credit towards breakfast, not allowing for anything other than a wrap or sandwich that they warm in the oven and then hand to you over a counter but advertise as a “hot” breakfast. The wrap was pre frozen so when I bit into it, the middle was still cold. There are no microwaves in the room so rewarming it was not an option. If I had the chance to do it over, I WOULD NOT stay here again. I would book a 2 star hotel somewhere close by, as it would have been the same quality but for a lower price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were put in a brand new room. It was great. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024