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Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

3.0 star property

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In-room dining
Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $202
$178 nightly
$202 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 276 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 353 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 493 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 383 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durham

With a stay at Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Durham, steps from Durham Performing Arts Center and a short 4-minute drive from Duke 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 - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lenny - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bull City Ciderworks Durham - ‬8 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 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
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • 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
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 by Marriott Durham Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 761 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay for a show at DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Martha

Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel and perfect for going to DPAC!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing day but parking and ways to get around we’re limited trying to get food was a hassle, but overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room 429 is outside a train track that ran 3 AM which woke me up from sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was very confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, ridiculously close to nanasteak and dpac.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect hotel for shows at DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and very clean hotel!! We will be back !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and so convenient to DPAC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Walkable to dining and Durham Bulls game
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgeanne

Great service, clean room but could use a little more light in bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025