The Siena Hotel, Autograph Collection

In Chapel Hill's leafy suburbs, a boutique hotel with Italian flair sits minutes from the University of North Carolina and University Mall. Close to Horace Williams House, Gimghoul Castle and Franklin Street — pet-friendly and perfect for campus visits.

Italian-inspired décor greets you behind brass lobby doors and a cozy fireplace. The property has 79 rooms with private balconies, in-room refrigerators, Keurig coffee makers, safes and classic shower/tub combos.

Swim in indoor and outdoor pools, rent a bike, or hit the fitness center. Enjoy a massage room, concierge and wedding services, complimentary wired and wireless internet, a complimentary area shuttle, free valet parking and a BBQ area — pets are welcome.

24-hour business center, conference center and meeting rooms. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, limo/town-car service and an airport shuttle (roundtrip shuttle available for a surcharge).

Il Palio Ristorante serves Italian-inspired dishes crafted with local ingredients and a wine list of local and imported selections. There's a bar/lounge, limited room service and cooked-to-order breakfast served daily from 6:30–10:00 for a fee.