The Carolina Inn
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jump to: Room choices | Hotel description | Map | Amenities | Reviews
About the Hotel
Located in the charming town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is one of America's most enchanting inns. The Carolina Inn, a AAA Four-Diamond Award property, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and originally opened in 1924. It is architecturally noteworthy, as it marries elements of antebellum styles with Georgian and neoclassical features. Part of the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection of posh properties, The Carolina Inn is located on the actual campus of the University of North Carolina, and is a popular hideaway for intellectuals and socialites. You will find a collection of well-appointed guest rooms including seven luxury suites, with a palette of rich colors, priceless antiques and cozy furnishings that resemble those found in a lavish Southern estate.
Location
The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
27516
Nearest Airport: RDU
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Ecologically Sustainable Practices
- Dining
- Private Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room Service
- Afternoon Tea
- On-Site Amenities
- Shuttle Service
- Laundry Service
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Center
- WiFi
- Valet Parking (fee may apply)
- In-Room Amenities
- Turndown Service
- Bathrobes
- Hair Dryers
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Art Galleries
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Interests
- Culture & Arts
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for The Carolina Inn
Great location on UNC campus
Beautiful hotel in a great location on UNC’s campus. The room was clean and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable. Very old building so some noises from the pipes and floors but absolutely gorgeous decor. Wish they wouldn’t charge for parking and provide water bottles in the mini fridge. Staff was very friendly.
Sarah P - Ohio
University Hotel with Southern Hospitality and Charm
We had a great stay at the Carolina Inn. I used to work at the CI when I was in college as a banquet server so it was nice to return as a guest and see it from a different lens. The hotel is now a Hyatt property and the renovations added modern touches to the sleeping rooms and lobby and restaurant. We parked overnight and the valet and front desk and all the staff are extremely friendly and hospitable. The standard rooms come with showers so I paid an upgrade for a bathtub. The rooms come equipped with a mini fridge, robes, a lovely Nespresso machine, and very comfortable bed. We had a delicious dinner at Crossroads and also a fantastic brunch buffet on Sunday morning. The hotel is known as a wedding venue so it is a great place to host rehearsal dinners and weddings and have the guests stay overnight. It is the university hotel and has the Carolina charm and history and is a great place to stay for alumni, weddings, or other local events. You are within walking distance of the campus and right by Franklin street. Thank you for making our staycation so fabulous!
Katharine B - Apex, North Carolina
Lovely Stay-cation.
A beautiful, well maintained, 100 year old hotel. We for upgraded to a spacious room, had a wonderful dinner with locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast was great as well as the service. Appreciated the excellent service from tge valet, check-in person, and servers. Love this place.
pjbfoodie - Hillsborough, North Carolina
Charming Hotel
My wife and I first visited the hotel while attending an event and were immediately drawn to its ambiance and charm. We loved it so much that we decided to return just two weeks later for Valentine's weekend with our two young daughters. The staff is exceptional, and the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Without a doubt, this has become our go-to place to stay whenever we visit Chapel Hill.
Rafael B
Thank you - fantastic venue!
This is a magical hotel. It's an excellent place for a conference; the rooms are nice, the staff is great, and the location is just right. I loved the fire pit out by the bar. I hope to come back every year for many years to come. The hotel bar is also very nice.
Zapphed - Anderson, Indiana
Read more reviews or write a review
© 2025 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved
My wife and I enjoyed a superlative stay at The Carolina Inn using a 3-night stay package we purchased via an auction from Luxury Link.
The Inn proved to be a wonderful location to enjoy a romantic weekend. The Inn itself is a graciously restored Southern Georgian-style building with lovely decor and furnishings and excellent narrative plaques throughout the facility which detail both its history and various expansions and restorations. The highlight of the Inn is its deservedly acclaimed restaurant Carolina Crossroads, which offers innovative cuisine that effortlessly and creatively marries locally grown Southern ingredients and cooking styles with ingredients and cooking styles drawn from other U.S. regions and other countries with a lovely dining room and outstanding and genteel service. The spacious guestrooms are nicely decorated and maintained with lovely guest amenities. In summary, The Carolina Inn is a true Southern belle!"
-A. & B. Waldo
