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The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill

211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, 27516-2739
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Recognized as one of America’s “cultural resources worthy of preservation,” The Carolina Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with elite status as a AAA Four Diamond Award Hotel and holds the AAA Four Diamond Awards at Crossroads Chapel Hill. From the day it opened in 1924, the 185 guestroom hotel has played an important role in the life of the University of North Carolina and the Chapel Hill community. Fully renovated in the Summer of 2023, the Inn has long been one of the most popular sites in North Carolina for special events, weddings, business meetings, and academic conferences with over 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. In addition to having a rich cultural history, The Carolina Inn is architecturally significant, blending elements of antebellum Southern plantation houses with Georgian and neoclassical features often found in the Northeast. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi access, business centers, fitness center, complimentary local transportation, valet parking, and nightly turn-down service.

Venue Details

ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandDestination by Hyatt
Built1924
Renovated2023
Total meeting space14,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms185
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Chapel Hill Magazine's Award for "Best Hotel," "Best Event Space," and "Best Event Planner" US News #1 Best Hotel in Chapel Hill and #5 Best North Carolina Hotel Metro Magazine's Bravo Award for "Best Hotel" The Independent's Award for "Best Hotel" in Orange County

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Sustainability level: 4 Green Keys

Certification body: Green Key Global

Issued: 1/20/2025 Expires: 1/20/2028

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 19, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Feb 3, 2026 - Feb 5, 2026
Feb 22, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026
Mar 29, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 01 - May 15May 16 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Nov 20
Shoulder season
Nov 21 - Dec 31
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
14,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,691 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
2,531 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
25,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Hill Ballroom
3,691 sq. ft.
90 x 41 sq. ft.
14 ft.
380
75
310
375
380
225
-
100
Hill Ballroom-Central
1,060 sq. ft.
39 x 41 sq. ft.
14 ft.
200
39
130
150
200
60
60
60
Hill Ballroom-North
1,066 sq. ft.
26 x 41 sq. ft.
14 ft.
125
30
70
100
125
30
42
42
Hill Ballroom-South
1,025 sq. ft.
25 x 41 sq. ft.
14 ft.
125
30
70
100
125
30
42
42
Old Well Room
2,037 sq. ft.
48.5 x 42 sq. ft.
17.6 ft.
200
-
140
200
200
90
--
Alumni Room
665 sq. ft.
18.6 x 36 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
75
30
50
75
75
30
30
30
Club Room
513 sq. ft.
19 x 27 sq. ft.
10.1 ft.
50
21
30
50
50
24
24
24
Chancellors Ballroom
2,531 sq. ft.
62.5 x 40.5 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
260
75
210
250
260
120
-
100
Chancellors Ballroom-East
1,275 sq. ft.
40.5 x 31.5 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
150
39
80
100
150
60
48
48

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
185
Single (1 bed)
112
Single (1 bed) rate
$184.00 - $309.00
Double (2 beds)
73
Double (2 beds) rate
$184.00 - $329.00
Suites
7
Tax rate
13.5%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 17 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $23.00/day )
Valet parking
( $23.00/day )

Local Attractions

University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
University
0 mins
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the first state-supported university in America chartered in 1789. The 729-acre campus is now part of a 16-unit statewide system and has an enrollment of 27,000 students, with a 3,100-member faculty. It is both beautiful and historic. Building started in 1793, and it hasn't stopped since. Total floor space of all facilities is about 21-million sq.ft., more than three times the size of the Pentagon in Washington, DC, the largest office building in the world.
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Chapel Hill, NC, US 27599
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Airport
25 mins
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) offers passengers a variety of transportation options, ranging from taxi and limousine service to rental cars. The Carolina Inn is located approximately 25 minutes from RDU.
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Kenan Football Stadium
Kenan Football Stadium
Recreation
5 mins
Carolina football plays its home games at Kenan Memorial Stadium (cap. 60,000) one of the most pictureque athletic venues in America. Kenan Stadium has been home of the Tar Heels since 1927.
Stadium Dr, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
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Chapel Hill, NC, US
Dean E. Smith Center
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Carolina basketball plays its home games at the Smith Center, one of the most recognized athletic venues in America. The Smith Center became the home of the Tar Heels in 1986 and has since become a cherished traditional symbol of Carolina basketball. Dedicated in September 1986 as the Dean Edwards Smith Center, the 300,000-square-foot structure stands on seven and one-half acres on the University of North Carolina south campus.
Skipper Bowles Drive
Chapel Hill, NC, US 27514
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UNC Finley Golf Course
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Recreation
10 mins
Nestled in the verdant grounds of historic Chapel Hill, the championship Finley Golf Course has fairways more than half a century old. Finley was redesigned by Tom Fazio and now boasts flawless conditions and a range of holes suiting all skill levels.
Off of NC. 54 West
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Lenovo Center is an indoor arena located in Raleigh, NC. It is home to the Carolina Hurricanes NHL team and the NC State Men's basketball team. It is also home to numerous concerts and performances.
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Memorial Hall
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Recreation
5 mins
Offering world class performances of music, dance, and theater, innovative forms of cultural and artistic expression, and lectures by some of today's most influential speakers. Located in the heart of the University's historic campus, Memorial Hall has hosted world-renowned performers and elegant ceremonies throughout her long and storied history
Cameron Avenue
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Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum
Museum
5 mins
Housing a collection of over 15,000 objects representing the history of European painting and sculpture, including masters such as Rubens, Delacroiz, Degas and Pisarro, this museum is great for a quick visit or full day exploration.
Campus Box 3400
Chapel Hill, NC, US 27599-3400
Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium
Recreation
10 mins
Located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill on the campus of The University of North Carolina, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center offers dazzling multimedia star shows, interactive exhibits featuring current science research and an array of classes, lectures, camps and other special events year-round
UNC-CH, CB #3480
250 E. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC, US 27599
The Streets at Southpoint Mall
The Streets at Southpoint Mall
Shopping
15 mins
The Streets at Southpoint is the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the Triangle and was featured as one of the "10 Great Places to Spend It All in One Place" by USA Today. Among the over 140 unique shops and restaurants, The Streets at Southpoint is home to five major department stores including Nordstrom, Macy's, Belk, JCPenney, and Sears.
6910 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC, US 27713
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Carr Mill Mall
Carr Mill Mall
Shopping
5 mins
Over the years, Carr Mill Mall has expanded to include a Harris Teeter grocery store, a CVS drug store, and Weaver Street Market, a community owned and operated natural foods store and Cafe, with two floors of office spaces above it. The lawn in front has become known as Carrboro's front yard, and a courtyard has been added on the Greensboro Street side. The Mall continues to thrive, and houses many unique businesses for the discerning shopper.
200 North Greensboro Street
Carrboro, NC, US 27510
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North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Park
7 mins
This is the largest botanical garden in the southeast, established in 1966, consisting of nearly 700 acres of preserved land with nature trails, carnivorous plant collections, aquatics and herb gardens, and revolving exhibits of artwork with a horticultural theme. The garden also administers the historic Coker Arboretum, established in 1903, and the recently upgraded 93-acre Battle Park, established in the late 1800s by University President Kemp Plummer Battle, known as "the Southern Thoreau."
The University of North Carolina at Chap
CB 3375, Totten Center
Chapel Hill, NC, US 27599
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Hyatt APAC Hotels
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Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel, please do so 24 hours before arrival to avoid cancellation penalties.

Additional details

The Carolina Inn offers a total of 185 beautifully appointed guestrooms featuring working desks, data ports, complimentary Wi-Fi access, voicemail, waffle-weave robes, and in-room coffee and tea. Nestled in the historic Carolina Inn, the award-winning Crossroads Chapel Hill joins the graceful traditions of the south with progressive new American cuisine to create one of the finest dining experiences in town.

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The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hyatt.com/WorldOfCare
Does The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Recycle and reuse. Landfll disposal.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/DEIReport.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, GBAC STAR Accreditation (Global Biorisk Advisory Council)
Does The Carolina Inn-Chapel Hill clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All public areas are disinfected at least every two hours. Grequently touched surfaces are sanitized on an ongoing basis depending upon frequency of use.
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