345 Blackwell Street, Durham, 27701, United States of America
#71 of 71 hotels in Durham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 139 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.3
Free Wifi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 18, 2024
Laura
United States of AmericaThe room was a bit sparse in terms of hooks to hang towels and decor a bit outdated, but not a problem.
Great location and friendliness of the staff. Also loved the size of our room for our group Also loved all the windows and the natural light.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Daniel
United States of AmericaOnline we understood small pets could stay for free…this hotel charged us an extra $50. Our dog is less than 20 lbs…this was the sour note for our trip.
Location, location, and location…right next to venue.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Cynthia
United States of AmericaDreary hallways. Guess they are renovating but it’s awful looking. Rooms are clean but too modern for my taste. Seems cold and not welcoming
Convenient to DPAC.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Edward
United States of AmericaThere were renovations taking place which further added to a sterile atmosphere. Nothing warm and fuzzy about Aloft.
The location was perfect for having been in Durham to attend a performance at the DPAC.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Ilse
United States of AmericaNext door to the Performing Arts Center.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: October 10, 2023
Lisa
United KingdomThe train that woke us up at each day at 6am
The staff were so friendly
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Maryann
United States of AmericaNo glasses actual glass for drinking in rooms. No ice on 6th floor. Better lit hallways to view room numbers.
Close to DPAC and adjoining restaurant. In room safe.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Ellen
United States of AmericaFurnishings, carpet need to be updated. There was only one ottoman in front of the sofa (that served as a table) and it was very worn. No table to eat at in room, with all the extra space, it would have been nice to have a small table with two chairs.
Staff was so friendly and helpful. Always said hello when we entered and exited the lobby. Location was excellent! We stayed to go to the DPAC and it was so convenient. Room was very clean, spacious, loved the view! Also, lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Holly
United States of AmericaBreakfast was limited for people with dietary restrictions.
Excellent location and easy parking. Great area for walking around. The staff was so unbelievably friendly. Can't say enough good things about them.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 20, 2023
Rogers
United States of AmericaStaff did not seem that friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 19, 2023
Gray
United States of AmericaNo train horn 2/3 times during the night
Did not use
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Michele
United States of AmericaThe booking stated that breakfast was included, but there was no free breakfast. Also, I had requested adjoining or at least neighboring rooms. I was told that adjoining rooms did not exist, but this wasn’t true. The room that we were given did have an adjoining room, but we were not given that room, or even a neighboring room. Our second room was down the hall. Also, the front desk clerk made multiple mistakes when programming our room keys requiring me to make multiple trips back downstairs to get it corrected while my family had to wait in the hall locked out of both our rooms late at night after a long day.
The property was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2023
Briana
United States of AmericaSome of the furnishings were outdated & couldn’t change temperature on AC
Location & always great customer service
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 8, 2023
Peter
United States of AmericaIt was not cheap.
Great location near the Durham Performing Arts Center, as well as the baseball stadium. Also near lots of restaurants and bars. Room was spacious and pretty clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 4, 2023
Kellyn
United States of Americaparking garage wasn’t attached to the hotel
close to the venue we were going to
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 3, 2023
Deborah
United States of Americaprice it was twice as much as last year for same room type. no complimentary snacks or beverages and had to pay for parking after more cost for room
location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 23, 2023
Vdd
United States of AmericaNo luggage rack in the room. Not being able to access the hotel from the parking garage and having to pay for parking.
Excellent location to the center of Durham. Great atmosphere. Large room/ suite
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: February 10, 2023
Michele
United States of Americano entry from garage to hotel, dark hallways.
located near DPAC
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: February 2, 2023
Lindsay
United States of AmericaWe could not get our heat/air regulated. The system ran all day/night and never shut off. It would blow out cold than hot. It didn't matter what we put temperature on. The furniture was outdated, uncomfortable and our ottoman's leather/fabric was torn off
Breakfast was good, staff was very friendly, and the beds were very comfortable Loved the convivence of location
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2022
Michelle
United Kingdomno actual restaurant, actual room design/decor was quite bleak, and the sound of the freight train in the mornings sounding its horn is something I won’t miss.
staff couldn’t do enough, Mike the barman was exceptional and the lovely breakfast cook (didn’t get his name) were awesome, but literally all the staff were great. Room was large, shower was great, gym small but perfectly formed.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 6, 2022
Chris
United Kingdomslightly frustrating that on the first morning the chef didn’t turn up for breakfast so we had to go elsewhere. great that the hotel suggested another place though. nonetheless, that cost me $25 which I wouldn’t have had to spend if the hotel breakfast had materialised.
Location, size of room, cleanliness, comfort, bar area, shop.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: June 18, 2022
Mark
United States of AmericaLittle pricey.
proximity to dpac etc…
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 15, 2022
Jennifer
United States of AmericaParking is very hard to understand during events when there are cones everywhere, and it really shouldn't cost so much to park, especially at the rate of the rooms.
The beds were comfortable, the room was clean, the bathrooms were clean and spacious. We were there on a Friday and there was a small band playing in the lobby. That was fun.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: April 18, 2022
Tammy
United States of AmericaHard to check into. No valet parking. No real breakfast restaurant. They had continental style breakfast that cost extra. One sausage, egg & cheese biscuit was 8.00.
The location. The bed was so comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed in April 2022
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