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Aloft Durham Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Duke University

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Property amenity
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View
Bar (on property)
In-room dining
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$324
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Duke University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

View from room

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

View from room

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, w/ Tub)

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Durham

Aloft Durham Downtown puts you in the heart of Durham, within steps of American Tobacco Campus and Durham Performing Arts Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. To-go breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Durham hotel include Duke University and Duke University Hospital.

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queen Burger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aloft Durham Downtown

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Duke University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Aloft Durham Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Aloft Durham Downtown offers 134 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (81 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height bed (64 centimetre high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (84 centimetre high)
  • Low-height desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (86 centimetre wide)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Aloft Durham Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Durham Downtown?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Durham Downtown on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$324.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Yep, Aloft Durham Downtown has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 15.00 per day.

Does Aloft Durham Downtown have a pool?

Aloft Durham Downtown has an outdoor pool.

What makes Aloft Durham Downtown a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aloft Durham Downtown.

Is Aloft Durham Downtown family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Aloft Durham Downtown is a hit with families.

Does Aloft Durham Downtown serve breakfast?

You bet, to-go breakfast is available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aloft Durham Downtown?

No, Aloft Durham Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Dogs are welcome at Aloft Durham Downtown, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Aloft Durham Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 703 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth the $

It is way to expensive! It was a great location but i will walk next time. They also asked for my credit card, i asked why for it is already paid for. The female said "just in case we need it", but she did not say we anything about a charge for parking, WHICH SHOULD BE FREE!!!! I filled out a survey and they replied, then telling me what the $15 charge was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and so convenient to DPAC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave you the big city vibe with all the southern hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecka Lynn Quebec

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Receptionist Benjamin Granby needs to be removed

The reservation was made under my e-mail for my partner Rebecka who was staying at the hotel with her mother for a lecture. Shortly after her check-in, I received an e-mail of the receptionist asking my partner out on a date. The receptionist seemed to have no clue he was e-mailing me from what the e-mail suggests. He also went out of his way and provided free breakfast and parking as incentives to try and impress my woman. Using customer information such as email or phone numbers for personal matters is extremely unprofessional and should not be tolerated. I was going to leave this alone but I can’t help but to think of how many times this creep has done this to other clients. I request a full refund of my stay, since upon telling my partner what happened, neither her nor her mom were comfortable sleeping at the hotel after knowing this man used private information to reach out and try to get to her. I also request that the mentioned receptionist is removed from his position or at the least suspended. This unprofessional approach made my woman’s stay very uncomfortable for what was supposed to be a mom and daughter family matter stay at your facility. As an active duty service member currently deployed in the Middle East, incompetent people and unprofessional behavior I cannot keep up with. Attached is Benjamin’s email and my response to it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Pavan Kumar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Aloft before but never had so much issue with noise. Theres noise (probably exhaust but sounds like vacuum cleaner) from the bathroom every 30 minutes or so and throughout the night which ruined my sleep. And then there's the train that blows it horns for a straight minute starting 5am which is unbearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Wake Forest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Great experience. When we arrived (in the snow), the heat was not turned on in our room. It was 60 degrees! A little chilly. It eventually warmed up and was very comfortable. Maybe no one had stayed in the room recently and we certainly understand saving energy, but maybe just check when it is reserved!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All fine. Love the turn-table tv. Rooms a little stark in all honesty. No pics on wall. Whatever. Had good time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, nice bar, nice lobby and cafe. Gym looked very nice and the view, overall, is great. I paid for a city view, but living local to the area know that I instead had a direct view of the one office building facing the opposite direction of the city. Otherwise the room was great, very comfortable and clean. I tend not to take these things too seriously, but someone who does might have objected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re going to a show at the DPAC there is no better place for the money. Rooms were up to date with large windows and tall ceilings with a more modern design. Bathroom was upgraded and showers were nice. Easy onsite parking in downtown with an additional parking fee. But it’s good for 24 hours so you can stay parked after checkout to walk around or enjoy a show. Great experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024