The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel  

In the heart of Chapel Hill, steps from the University of North Carolina and historic Franklin Street. Walkable to the Ackland Art Museum, Morehead Planetarium, Memorial Hall and Kenan Stadium. A longtime campus landmark dating back to 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic architecture blends Colonial, Georgian and neoclassical influences with oak- and magnolia-lined grounds, stately gardens and intimate courtyards. The property offers 185 traditionally furnished guestrooms and luxury suites with pillowtop beds, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and private baths with tubs or showers. Rooms mix casual-elegant period décor with modern touches like data ports and complimentary wired and wireless internet.

Stay fit in the 24-hour fitness center or unwind on terraces and in sunlit common rooms. Concierge services, gift shop, laundry/dry cleaning, ATM and accessible features keep stays easy. Complimentary shuttle within a 5‑mile radius and onsite self-parking (fees may apply) make getting around simple. Expect stately event lawns and courtyards that set the scene for weddings and special occasions.

Complimentary high-speed (wired and wireless) internet and a 24-hour business center keep work moving. Over 12,000–14,000 sq ft of meeting and banquet space, including ballrooms and parlors, plus express check-in make this a top pick for conferences and academic events.

On-site restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine with a Southern influence in gracious surroundings. There’s a bar/lounge for drinks by the fireplace and a sunroom for quieter moments. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee and limited room service is offered.