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About the Hotel

311 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27516
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Close to the University of North Carolina
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Offering bicycles for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 4-star Graduate By Hilton Chapel Hill Hotel is just 1.2 km from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Featuring basketball and golf along with a lounge bar at the premises, the hotel overlooks the city and is nestled not far from the Ackland Art Museum.

Location

Located merely a 5-minute walk from First Baptist Church Chapel Hill, this smoke-free hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Chapel Hill city centre. The Mason Farm Biological Reserve is in the immediate vicinity of the Graduate, while West Franklin Street at Kenan Street bus stop is 150 metres away.

Guests can find the FRANK Gallery, which is 3.6 km away.

For those travelling from afar, Raleigh-Durham International airport is 33 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Graduate By Hilton Chapel Hill Hotel features 68 rooms with coffee/tea making equipment, and such comforts as an iron with ironing board. They are decorated with elegant furniture.

Eat & Drink

You can sample American cuisine in the American-style restaurant Trophy Room. There is a restaurant serving Indian food a 5-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Business

At this property, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a health club. Active guests will be interested in bicycle usage arranged by the Graduate Chapel Hill.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the beautiful UNC Chapel Hill campus at sunset.
  • Savor a Smithfield BBQ sandwich at the iconic Allen & Son.
  • Explore the hidden gardens at North Carolina Botanical Garden.
  • Visit the Ackland Art Museum for free and diverse exhibits.
  • Stop by the Carrboro Farmers Market for fresh local goodies.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Graduate King Room
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
King Room Roll Shower Mobility Access
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Graduate Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
400 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Graduate King Suite
2 persons
500 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Late check-in/ -out
  • Early check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed for a fee
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course
  • Elliptical machine

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Catering service

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Treadmill

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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Location

311 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27516
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311 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27516
Nearby
Museum
Ackland Art Museum
1900 ft
505C W Franklin St
Top of the Hill Distillery
600 ft
Church
University Baptist Church
1400 ft
Restaurants
Cholanad Restaurant & Bar
300 ft
310 W Franklin St
The Crunkleton
400 ft
320 West Franklin Street
The Purple Bowl
400 ft
306 W Franklin St Ste B
411 West Italian Cafe
500 ft
411 W Franklin St
Carolina Ale House
800 ft
419 W Franklin St
Talullas
900 ft
456 W Franklin St
Carolina Brewery
900 ft
460 West Franklin Street
Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
1100 ft
431 West Franklin Street
Que Chula Craft Tacos
1000 ft
140 W Franklin St Unit 110
Getting around
City Centre
Chapel Hill6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)44 min  ·  18.1 mi
Danville Regional Airport (DAN)138 min  ·  57.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 27 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
68
Former name
The Franklin Hotel
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