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Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

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A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a colorful ceiling.
A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a seating area with sofas and a patterned ottoman.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bottle of champagne, a glass, and a tray with strawberries and a candle on a hotel room.
A modern lounge area with blue sofas, round tables, and hanging paper lanterns.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a view of the city.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $211
$186 nightly
$211 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, American Tobacco Campus
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a city view.

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a city view.

Room, Multiple Beds, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a city view.

Room, Multiple Beds, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Durham

With a stay at Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Durham, within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and North Carolina Central University. .This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Duke University Hospital and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Research Triangle Park.

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • American Tobacco Campus - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durham Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duke University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 11 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lenny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Foothills Brewing Beer Garden at Durham Athletic Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smokebox Barbecue - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

Aloft by Marriott 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 and a fitness center.
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 by Marriott 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 by Marriott Durham Downtown has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast 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
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (32 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed (25 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (33 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (31 inches 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 (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • 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 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 at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, 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

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 50.00 per pet, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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 by Marriott Durham Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 777 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good, great time, love this place because not only is it beside the DPAC, but it's well kept
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel close to evo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the Durham Bulls Ballpark and the Durham Performing Arts Center. Both located together, with Aloft in the middle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, view was exceptional. The train going right past it in the middle of the night blasting it's horn was not great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to DPAC. Convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. Clean room. Excellent location. Short walking distance from many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay for a show at DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, easy parking, very clean room and facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martha

Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel and perfect for going to DPAC!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, very clean and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are never disappointed with our stay at this particular Aloft! Very comfortable indoor and outdoor lounge areas. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Super clean and comfortable. And, the most convenient location for dpac events!! Nana’s steakhouse is one door down. Outstanding restaurant, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lakeithia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Long walk to my room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay for a trip to DPAC, great restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful roof, very easy check in and help from staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk who checked us in (and out) was very friendly and helpful. Only issue in the room was that our shampoo bottle in the shower was empty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

8/10 Good

Iyalla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, modern bathroom, comfy bed, great restaurants nearby, parking included, 20 minute drive to Raleigh city and airport... it was all good! The DPAC performing arts center is literally next door so if there is an event there you are seeing stay here if you need too 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect place to stay when catching a show at DPAC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025