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Aloft Durham Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Duke University

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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In the heart of Durham, Aloft Durham Downtown offers a modern retreat with a twist of Southern charm. Enjoy an outdoor pool, unwind by the lobby fireplace or connect to in-room WiFi while exploring local attractions like Duke University.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
$195 nightly
The total price is $221
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 493 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 427 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 276 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 353 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, w/ Tub) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, w/ Tub)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 383 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Duke University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • North Carolina Central University - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 3 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive
  • Durham Station - 10 min walk
  • Cary Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lenny - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tobacco Road Sports Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aloft Durham Downtown

At Aloft Durham Downtown, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Duke University and Duke University Hospital. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 134 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 15.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 33
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Lowered counter and sink height (inches): 33
  • Low-height desk
  • Low desk height (inches): 31
  • Low-height bed
  • Low bed height (inches): 25
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 32
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 34
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 to 8.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 15.00 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Also known as

Aloft Durham Downtown Hotel
Aloft Durham Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does Aloft Durham Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Aloft Durham Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 15.00 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Aloft Durham Downtown and nearby?

Aloft Durham Downtown has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Aloft Durham Downtown?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Aloft Durham Downtown like?

Aloft Durham Downtown is in Downtown Durham, a short 2-minute walk from Durham Performing Arts Center and 2 minutes' walk from Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Aloft Durham Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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  • The gym was good and a nice feature of the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location and very clean hotel!! We will be back !!
kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in years! Top notch service, extremely comfortable bed, spacious room and spotless bathroom!!! Absolutely amazing!
Stacey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay and so convenient to DPAC.
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good food and bar. Close to DPAC
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for dpac!
elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great place to stay!
Aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good trip

Great time, good staff. Breakfast was confusing, particularly what was offered as a courtesy, and what was offered for pay.
Danny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love staying here
Alfred, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean
Louis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not a fan of the (any) sliding barn door style bathroom door and would have loved red wine in the little cafe but other than these 2tiny things it was great!!
James G., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gave you the big city vibe with all the southern hospitality
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a really great stay here. The hotel is walking distance from many great places, and the room was lovely.
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

The hotel is very nice and comfortable. It also is conveniently located within walking distance of DPAC.
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is my favorite option if I’m spending the night after visiting DPAC.
Audrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always stay here to see the shows.
Eugene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walk to DPAC
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel staff, proximity to DPAC and the room was very nice. The 2 train horns during the night was the only issue. But would stay there again anyway.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Kevin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Always nice to come back to Aloft
Mina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay for DPAC or Durham Bulls

Great location, comfortable stay, good service. We have stayed at this hotel several times—a convenient location to DPAC and Durham Bulls with walking distance restaurants.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my third time staying at the property. I enjoy the spacious and clean rooms. The employees are friendly, professional, and very helpful in answering questions.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, connected to DPAC
Christopher, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and convenient to DPAC.
Kim, 1-night trip