Aloft Durham Downtown

3.0 star property
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Lounge
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701
  • American Tobacco Campus
    1 min walk
  • Moe's Southwest Grill
    1 min walk
  • Durham Station
    10 min walk
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Durham

With a stay at Aloft Durham Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Durham, within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Cameron Indoor Stadium and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Research Triangle Park.

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 2 min walk
  • Duke University - 3 min drive
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Aloft Durham Downtown

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Duke University
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 desk chairs, as well as 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 134 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Aloft Durham Downtown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Aloft Durham Downtown has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 15.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 5.00-8.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 107
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 81
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 89
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low bed height (centimetres): 64
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Lowered worktop and sink height (centimetres): 84
  • Low-height desk
  • Low desk height (centimetres): 79
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 84
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 107
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in reception
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Aloft Durham Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 661 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 661 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

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

alison

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel charged me for the stay. It was prepaid thru Expedia and I’m waiting for a reversal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and always made sure we were asked if we needed anything. No complaints about this hotel at all!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 3 nights during our college tours in the area. Loved the size of the hotel room. Easy parking in the garage right next door to the hotel. Great gym and pool to cool off. Lobby bar and pool table was a nice spot to hang out at night and relax. Loved the location too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia, New york

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Aloft went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable! The recent renovation is beautiful. The food for breakfast was great, and the bar was easily accessible and great service. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always nice to come back to Aloft
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Very nice and convenient to DPAC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Grayslake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near Ball Park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I did not like the parking fee!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Charlotte

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Marie f

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024