21c Museum Hotel Durham 4.5 stars

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 4.0/5 1,492 reviews

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Description

Hotel extras

  • AAA Four Diamond hotel that combines contemporary art with luxurious, southern hospitality.

  • 10,500 square feet of exhibition and event space

  • Located in the heart of downtown Durham/City Center close to Duke, DPAC and restaurants.

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Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Make-up/magnifying mirror

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk
  • 4 pers. max
  • 31 m² / 333 sq ft

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Make-up/magnifying mirror

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Make-up/magnifying mirror

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Suite

Luxury Suite

Non contractual photo

  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Mini BarAdditional charge

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Make-up/magnifying mirror

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Suite

Terrace Suite

  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Mini BarAdditional charge

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Make-up/magnifying mirror

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet
  • Wireless internet in your room

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Suite

Luxury Suite Accessible Roll In Shower

Non contractual photo

  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Make-up/magnifying mirror

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • Data port in room
  • RJ 45 Outlet

Phone Facilities

  • Direct dial telephone
  • Free access with phone card
  • Phone with 2 handsets in room
  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Phone light for hearing impaired
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Security Peephole
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room
  • Visual alarm for hearing impaired

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Iron
  • Shoe polisher

Electric Facilities

  • 110/120 V AC

Room Services

  • Automatic wake up call
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system

Working Area

  • Business Desk

Hotel location

21c Museum Hotel Durham

111 North Corcoran Street
27701 DURHAM
United States

GPS:35.9960597, -78.9017867

Hotel services

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On site
  • Shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Meeting rooms
  • 100% Non Smoking Property
  • Room service
Near the property
  • Car park
  • RALEIGH DURHAM INT Additional charge
  • RDU Additional charge

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible hotel

In hotel

Hotel informations

  • 125 rooms
  • 7 rooms for people with reduced mobility
  • 6 family rooms
  • 6 connecting rooms
  • 125 non-smoking rooms
  • 15 floors

Languages spoken at the hotel

  • English
  • Spanish

Reduced mobility Facilities

100% Non Smoking Property

Elevator to all floor

Laundry / Valet Services

  • Dry cleaning / Ironing

Wi-Fi

  • High Speed internet
  • High Speed WiFi
  • WiFi at the hotel
  • WiFi in the communal areas
  • High speed transmission line

Air conditioning

Desk equipment available

  • Shoe shine machine

Porter

  • Porter

Catering

One Restaurant

One Bar

Room service

  • Cold snacks
  • Hot meals

Business

6 Meeting rooms

Business Center

  • Self service business center

Sports and leisure

Bike rack facilities

  • On site

Bike rack facilities

  • Nearby
  • Near the property
  • Indoor parking
  • Private

COUNTING HOUSE

The culinary team at Counting House celebrates North Carolina's rich heritage of fresh seafood using local, high-quality ingredients.

Cooking style
Regional
Capacity
120
Accessibility
Accessible service

Other informations

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair access
  • Non Smoking Area

Payment

  • Cash
  • Credit card

Accommodate food

  • Brunch
  • Gluten-free menu
  • Vegetarian menu

The culinary team at Counting House celebrates North Carolina's rich heritage of fresh seafood using local, high-quality ingredients.

bar and lounge at Counting House is an inviting place to explore the rotating selection of craft beers on tap, sip on housemade cocktails and aperitifs, or enjoy a smart selection of old and new world wines.

Our treatment rooms are conveniently located just a short elevator ride from your guest room, adjacent to the sauna, steam room, and state of the art fitness center. All spa treatments require booking at least 48 hours in advance.

Main Gallery seats groups of up to 170 and receptions up to 250. Counting House's culinary team can prepare a menu specifically tailored to your needs. Restaurant also offers a Private Dining Room and unique underground Vault space for intimate dinners.

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ALL Rating  4.0/5  1,492 reviews

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Jesse W. Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

Jesse, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad that our downtown location, within easy walking distance of DPAC, was a great fit for your visit, and we’re pleased the valet package added value to your stay. We’re sorry, however, that your guest room did not leave the impression we want for 21c. The darker atmosphere, bunched carpet, and overall condition you described are certainly worth our attention, and we’ve shared your feedback with our leadership and operations teams for review. We’re also sorry you didn’t have a chance to explore our contemporary art museum during your stay. The art is such an important part of the 21c experience, and we would have loved for you to discover it. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a stay that better reflects the character and experience we strive to create. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Montrale B. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Montrale, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our unique offerings and location. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another memorable experience. Best regards, 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Reginald C. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Mr. C., Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and happy anniversary. We’re honored that you chose 21c Durham to celebrate such a special occasion, and I’m truly sorry that discovering a previous guest’s belongings in your nightstand created doubt about the cleanliness and preparation of your room. We understand how unsettling that must have been, particularly during a celebratory stay. While we hope the rest of your visit provided enjoyable moments, we recognize that something so easily overlooked can understandably affect your confidence in the care of the room. Your feedback has been shared with our housekeeping and leadership teams so this can be addressed with the attention it deserves. We sincerely regret that this was part of your anniversary experience and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back for the thoughtful and polished 21c stay you should have received. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Megan G. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Megan, Thank you for sharing such thoughtful and candid feedback. We’re delighted that you found your stay at 21c unique and comfortable, but we certainly understand your frustration with the accessibility of ice and filtered water from the 9th floor, particularly later in the evening. We’re sorry that accessing these amenities felt inconvenient and, more importantly, that the experience left you feeling that the setup was intended to encourage the purchase of bottled water. That is certainly not the impression we want our guests to have. Your feedback has been shared with our leadership team as we consider how we can make water and ice access more convenient throughout the guest experience. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your perspective is valuable, and we hope to welcome you back for an experience that feels every bit as thoughtful and comfortable as you expected from 21c. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Dominic K. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dominic, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your room, our downtown location, and the unique museum experience, but I’m truly sorry that the service and operational issues during your stay overshadowed those positives. I’m particularly concerned about your experience with the elevator. Being inside an elevator that goes out of service is understandably unsettling, and you should not have had to repeatedly request updates or feel that your concern was not being handled with urgency. We also sincerely apologize that your room was not serviced during the day and that your late checkout was not properly reflected in your room access. Having to be escorted back to your room is certainly not the seamless experience we strive to provide. These are several important points where we missed the mark, and your feedback has been shared with our leadership and operations teams for review. We truly regret that these experiences left you feeling that 21c did not provide the level of service and care you expected for your stay. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Jesse, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad that our downtown location, within easy walking distance of DPAC, was a great fit for your visit, and we’re pleased the valet package added value to your stay. We’re sorry, however, that your guest room did not leave the impression we want for 21c. The darker atmosphere, bunched carpet, and overall condition you described are certainly worth our attention, and we’ve shared your feedback with our leadership and operations teams for review. We’re also sorry you didn’t have a chance to explore our contemporary art museum during your stay. The art is such an important part of the 21c experience, and we would have loved for you to discover it. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a stay that better reflects the character and experience we strive to create. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Montrale B. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Enjoyed the location and uniqueness of the hotel. Somewhat of a hidden gem. Plan to stay again.

Montrale, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our unique offerings and location. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another memorable experience. Best regards, 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Reginald C. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Celebration of our wedding anniversary. There was a draw, night stand, filled with a previous customer's stuff(airpods, vitamins, etc). Makes me wonder if the room was cleaned completely.

Mr. C., Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and happy anniversary. We’re honored that you chose 21c Durham to celebrate such a special occasion, and I’m truly sorry that discovering a previous guest’s belongings in your nightstand created doubt about the cleanliness and preparation of your room. We understand how unsettling that must have been, particularly during a celebratory stay. While we hope the rest of your visit provided enjoyable moments, we recognize that something so easily overlooked can understandably affect your confidence in the care of the room. Your feedback has been shared with our housekeeping and leadership teams so this can be addressed with the attention it deserves. We sincerely regret that this was part of your anniversary experience and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back for the thoughtful and polished 21c stay you should have received. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Megan G. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

This hotel was a very unique, comfortable stay. Our only complaint is the lack of ice/water access on the floors. We stayed on the 9th floor and we were told the only ice and water access was somewhere near the lobby which was much too out of the way for the late night hours we were at the hotel. Kind of just felt like a scheme to get us to use the costly bottles of water in our room :( We have stayed at extremely cheap hotels that had access to ice and water on each floor or nearby floors, so it is very strange that this isn't something this hotel would invest in for their guests.

Megan, Thank you for sharing such thoughtful and candid feedback. We’re delighted that you found your stay at 21c unique and comfortable, but we certainly understand your frustration with the accessibility of ice and filtered water from the 9th floor, particularly later in the evening. We’re sorry that accessing these amenities felt inconvenient and, more importantly, that the experience left you feeling that the setup was intended to encourage the purchase of bottled water. That is certainly not the impression we want our guests to have. Your feedback has been shared with our leadership team as we consider how we can make water and ice access more convenient throughout the guest experience. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your perspective is valuable, and we hope to welcome you back for an experience that feels every bit as thoughtful and comfortable as you expected from 21c. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Dominic K. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

The room was nice and location was great. We enjoyed the unique museum. However Elevator B went down while we inside. Hotel staff did not act with urgency until insisted on it, and I had to constantly ask for updates. Also, our room was never cleaned even after being out of the room for several hours during the day. Lastly we were given a late checkout but the door key and elevator stopped working at our original checkout time, and front desk could not fix the issue. We had to be escorted to our room. I can't recommend this hotel for the price when other better options are nearby.

Dominic, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your room, our downtown location, and the unique museum experience, but I’m truly sorry that the service and operational issues during your stay overshadowed those positives. I’m particularly concerned about your experience with the elevator. Being inside an elevator that goes out of service is understandably unsettling, and you should not have had to repeatedly request updates or feel that your concern was not being handled with urgency. We also sincerely apologize that your room was not serviced during the day and that your late checkout was not properly reflected in your room access. Having to be escorted back to your room is certainly not the seamless experience we strive to provide. These are several important points where we missed the mark, and your feedback has been shared with our leadership and operations teams for review. We truly regret that these experiences left you feeling that 21c did not provide the level of service and care you expected for your stay. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Betty H. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

My 4 night stay at the 21C Museum Hotel Durham was excellent. My reservation stayed in a 1 bedroom suite with a very comfortable bed, exceptionally clean bathroom and nice downtown view. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant was tasty, although service was slow - even though the restaurant was practically empty. All interactions were pleasant. Daily valet parking is very expensive in my opinion - think about offering a discount for ALL members staying at the hotel?

Betty, Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review of your four-night stay with us! We’re delighted you enjoyed your one-bedroom suite, comfortable bed, exceptionally clean bathroom, and downtown views. It’s also wonderful to hear that your interactions with our team were consistently pleasant and that you enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant. We appreciate your candid feedback regarding the breakfast service and valet parking. We understand that a longer stay can make daily parking costs especially noticeable, and your suggestion regarding a member benefit or discount is a thoughtful one. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate teams for consideration. Thank you again for choosing 21c Museum Hotel Durham. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable stay! Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Collins C. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Overall, I still like the hotel though the rooms are starting to show it. Over the last couple of stays, things were literally falling off the walls whether a thermostat, light switch, all of the shower soaps, etc. On the list trip, the main concern was that there was true fire alarm, and in my room, there was no siren/announcement. I could barely hear something and even then I only started to pay attention when it went on for a while assuming it was a siren from out door. In the hallways, it was only alerting in the stairwell. I legitimately would have just slept through that if it had been in the middle of the night, so I'm unlikely to stay there again until I call an verify they've performed an assessment of the alarm system.

Collins, Thank you for sharing such thoughtful and candid feedback, especially as a returning guest. It means a great deal to know that you continue to enjoy 21c, and I’m truly sorry that recent stays have left you questioning the condition and, most importantly, the safety of the property. Your experience during the fire alarm is particularly concerning. Every guest should have confidence that an emergency alert will be clearly heard from their room, and I completely understand why this would affect your comfort and confidence in returning. We have shared your concerns with our leadership, engineering, and appropriate safety teams for immediate review, including the alarm audibility you experienced in your room and throughout the hallways. We also appreciate you bringing the recurring maintenance issues to our attention. Items such as thermostats, light switches, and shower amenities should be properly secured and maintained, and we recognize that these details can begin to change the overall impression of a room. We’re grateful that you took the time to be so candid with us. As someone who has continued to choose 21c, we don’t take your confidence for granted, and we sincerely regret that this most recent stay gave you reason to reconsider returning. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Susan T. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Enjoyed staying at 21c Museum hotel for my daughter's wedding long weekend. Location in downtown Durham is so convenient and in safe, walkable area. Valet staff is excellent. Front desk and restaurant staff is helpful and attentive. Could use more space for valet parking up front when it gets busy.

Susan, Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We’re honored that you chose 21c Durham for such a special weekend celebrating your daughter’s wedding. We’re delighted you enjoyed our downtown location and found it convenient for exploring the city, and it’s wonderful to hear that our valet, front desk, and restaurant teams made you feel so well cared for. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the valet arrival area when things get busy. We’ll be sure to share that with our team as we continue looking for ways to make the arrival experience as seamless as possible. Thank you for celebrating with us, and we hope to welcome you back to 21c Durham for another special occasion! Warm Regards, 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 0.5/5

Brian L. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

My room had no air conditioning and I had to sleep in sweltering hot room as no other rooms were available that evening.

Brian, Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m truly sorry that you were left without air conditioning and had to spend the night in an uncomfortably hot room. Knowing that we were unable to offer you another room that evening makes this especially disappointing, as you should never have to sacrifice your comfort simply because we were unable to accommodate a room change. A comfortable, restful room is fundamental to the 21c experience, and we clearly fell short during your stay. Please know that your feedback has been shared with our leadership and engineering teams so the issue can be addressed. We sincerely regret that we were unable to provide the comfortable stay you deserved. Warm Regards, 21c Museum Hotels Durham

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Frederick C. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

I feel like things have dropped off significantly from the original vision and experience I had with early iterations of 21c properties

Frederick, Thank you for sharing such candid feedback. As someone who experienced 21c in its earlier years, your perspective carries particular meaning. We understand that the original vision of 21c—where contemporary art, distinctive design, thoughtful hospitality, and a sense of discovery came together in a truly unique way—created a lasting impression. We’re sorry to hear that your recent experience felt removed from that spirit. Feedback like yours is important because it reminds us of the details and sense of purpose that make 21c more than simply a place to stay. Your comments have been shared with our leadership team as we continue to look thoughtfully at the guest experience and how we preserve what makes 21c distinctive. We sincerely appreciate your loyalty to the brand and the honesty behind your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to restore some of that original 21c feeling on a future visit. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Nancy F. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

The room was comfortable, but the TV did not work and there was no literature in the room to tell us about the amenities and their locations ( spa, workout room, etc.). The food in the restaurant (dinner and brunch) was delicious and the wait staff was polite and professional. Both the room and the food was a little expensive.

Nancy, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the comfort of your room and especially pleased to hear that both dinner and brunch were highlights, with our restaurant team providing the warm, professional service we strive for. We’re sorry, however, that your television was not working and that information about our amenities, including the Spa and fitness area, was not readily available in your room. Those details should make discovering the 21c experience feel effortless, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. We’ve shared your comments with the appropriate teams for review. We also appreciate your perspective on pricing. We understand that value is an important part of the overall experience, and your feedback is helpful. Thank you again for choosing 21c Durham, and we hope to welcome you back for an even more seamless stay. Warm Regards, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 2.0/5

James F. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

I would like to say the room was beautiful but not kept up to bar, many things around the room were broken including the soap dispenser, the fridge cabinet, the bathroom lights and overral service was just terrible. I asked for ice after aimlessly wondering around the hotel and when the front desk offered to get me ice and that it would brought to my room and it just never happened I don’t know why the staff seemed to be so aloof about small things that are easy to do and I understand the incidental hold but I think that should be on the confirmation of the booking because me and my friend had no idea and had to come up with $200 each for our two night stay but i think instead of doing $100 per night maybe cap it at $150 for shorter stays because it’s absolutely ridiculous to have that much for a two night stay and the issue i experienced aren’t even that bad but I can tell this is a frequent issue

Customer review rating 4.5/5

William S. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

We ahd a great time and utilized the good location to explore all of Durham.

William, Thank you for sharing your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had a great time and were able to take full advantage of our central location to explore all that Durham has to offer. It’s wonderful to be part of a city with so much character, culture, and energy. We hope to welcome you back to 21c Durham for your next visit! Cheers, 21c Durham

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Jamal B. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

We were in town for a wedding and stayed at 21c. Everyone was kind, helpful, and we loved our room. The hotels proximity to great restaurants and coffee shops was a plus.

Jamal, Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We’re delighted that 21c was part of the wedding weekend and that our team made you feel so welcome. It’s wonderful to hear you loved your room and enjoyed being surrounded by so many great restaurants and coffee shops in downtown Durham. We hope to welcome you back the next time you’re in town! Cheers, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Andrea K. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

We spent our 20th anniversary at 21c and they made us feel like Royalty! Everything was perfect and their service was impeccable! They truly made our trip so memorable for us and we will definitely be back!

Andrea, Thank you for sharing such a beautiful review—and happy 20th anniversary! It means so much to know that you chose to celebrate such a special milestone with us at 21c Durham. We’re absolutely delighted that our team made you feel like royalty and helped create memories you’ll carry with you. Celebrations like yours are truly at the heart of hospitality, and it’s wonderful to hear that the service and experience made your anniversary so memorable. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming you back for the next chapter of your 21c story! Cheers, 21c Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Sue B. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Business/pleasure trip. Close to restaurants, golf and Duke.

Sue, Thank you for sharing your stay with us! We’re pleased that our downtown location was a great fit for your business and leisure travels, with easy access to Duke, local dining, and golf. We hope you had a chance to enjoy a little of the art and character that make 21c unique, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Durham! Best regards, 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Rachel B. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

The location was great and could walk to everything easily. All staff we encountered were friendly. I was surprised that the hotel did not acknowledge our birthday celebration as noted on the reservation - a note in the room would have been thoughtful or even just being acknowledged at check in. These little things make a big difference in hospitality. The biggest concern was the bathroom - it is in desperate need of some refreshing. There was rust, over-used linens and shower curtains, and just some general maintenance needs throughout. Some basic cosmetic repairs and updates could go a long way for 21C Durham.

Rachel, Thank you for sharing such thoughtful and candid feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed our downtown location and the warm welcome from our team. Being able to walk out our doors and experience so much of Durham is certainly one of the things we love about being part of this city. I’m particularly sorry that we missed the opportunity to recognize your birthday. At 21c, we believe the little details are often what make a stay feel personal, and knowing you were celebrating a special occasion, we should have found a way to make that moment feel a little more memorable. I truly regret that we missed it. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the bathroom and the overall condition of the space. The character of our historic building is something we cherish, but it should never come at the expense of thoughtful upkeep and comfort. Your comments regarding the rust, linens, shower curtain, and maintenance have been shared with our leadership team for review. Thank you again for helping us see where we have an opportunity to do better. We hope to welcome you back to 21c Durham and give you the thoughtful, distinctive experience you were hoping for. Warm Regards, 21c Durham

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Suzanne K. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

I was unable to add a gratuity to my final bill for the fantastic valet….

Suzanne, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that our valet team provided fantastic service and made a lasting impression during your stay. We’re sorry you weren’t able to add a gratuity to your final bill, and we certainly understand wanting to recognize exceptional service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our valet team—they’ll mean a great deal! Warm Regards, 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Baria B. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel was amazing! The staff was so friendly and so helpful. The rooms are very clean. Shower water pressure was 10/10 (that is important for me :) ). We stayed a short time but it was a great experience!

Baria, Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and that our friendly, helpful team made such a great impression. We’re especially happy to hear your room was clean and comfortable—and that the shower earned a 10/10! We agree, great water pressure is important. Even though your visit was brief, we’re delighted we could make it a memorable one and hope to welcome you back to 21c Durham for a longer stay next time! Warm Regards, 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Melissa W. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Comfortable, clean rooms, Excellent Staff including reception, housekeeping, valet service, and Very Enjoyable restaurant experience.

Melissa, Thank you for sharing such kind words! We’re thrilled that your stay was made memorable by our welcoming team, comfortable accommodations, and an enjoyable dining experience. From the art and character of 21c to the people who bring the experience to life, we’re grateful you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again in Durham soon! Warm Regards, 21c Museum Hotel Durham

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