The Inn at Elon

Hotels
9.5 (305 reviews)
605 North O'Kelly Avenue , Elon , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Beautiful Property
Cons:
Booking Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Most reviews indicate a clean hotel, but there was mention of a broken coffee maker which affected overall cleanliness.
Service
9.86
Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff, indicating excellent service.
Location
9.9
The hotel’s proximity to the university was repeatedly praised as perfect for college tours.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were described as spacious and pristine with great artwork.
Amenities
9.38
Excellent amenities including bar services, outdoor spaces, and dining options.
Value for Money
9.34
Overall experience indicates the stay is worthwhile for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Highly rated restaurant and café with solid food options and positive mentions.
Overall Experience
9.86
A consistent theme across reviews indicates an exceptional overall experience at the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience luxury at its finest at The Inn at Elon, located just 40 km from Greensboro Science Center. Our 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and a private bathroom.

Exceptional Dining
Savor delectable American cuisine at our on-site restaurant, where vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are also available. Enjoy a drink at the bar or request room service for a private dining experience.

Relaxation and Convenience
Unwind in our fitness centre, stroll through the garden, or relax on the terrace. With free WiFi, free private parking, and a 24-hour front desk, we ensure a seamless stay for all our guests.

Book your stay at The Inn at Elon for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 305 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.86
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mareilyss2021 Family
10
One special place to stay while in North Carolina
Pros:

Every member of the staff was extremely helpful and welcoming, but Rene at the front desk and Tyler at the bar were especially wonderful. They were both incredibly friendly, accommodating, and willing to help with special requests. Overall, the communication and customer service were excellent.

The hotel manager, whose name I unfortunately did not catch, was also extremely kind and helpful. I also want to recognize the housekeeping staff, although I don’t recall their names. Everyone contributed to an amazing experience, and I truly appreciate the outstanding hospitality throughout my stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to returning!

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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Explorer42968635204 Family Laurinburg, North Carolina
10
Great hotel and friendly staff
Pros:

We had a great experience staying at The Inn at Elon while visiting colleges in the area. The hotel is lovely, clean, and well-appointed. The staff were helpful and friendly. They even mailed us my daughter’s AirPods after she accidentally left them in the room. Highly recommend, especially if you are touring Elon.

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor
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ticktockbing Family Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
Fantastic hotel in a great location for Elon University
Pros:

This hotel exceeded my expectations! Check in was easy and smooth, much more so than at other hotels. The rooms were spacious, clean, and nicely furnished. There were robes and nice amenities in the rooms. The staff was friendly. And it's a very short walk to Elon University (and the admissions office if you are there for a school tour). There are EV chargers in the parking lot. The only downside is that the fitness center was being renovated so I wasn't able to use it. But otherwise I totally recommend this hotel.

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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hopelessinmke Family Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10
Tasteful, comfortable, elegant.
Pros:

Lovely setting, well appointed, spacious room, excellent water pressure on top floor. Distance to Elon campus academic buildings was perfect too.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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NorthStar11820318395 Family
10
Lovely stay at The Elon Inn
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and areas for relaxing outside. Large spacious room in great condition. Friendly staff!

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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markcJ2012ZK Business
10
Wonderful hotel!
Pros:

Beautiful surrounding and room. Staff was very helpful and made for a very good experience.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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lysialambert Family Charleston, South Carolina
10
Incredible first impression of Elon University
Pros:

My daughter and I were here for a scheduled college visit and this was our first stop on campus. Amazing staff and amazing amenities for an incredibly reasonable price. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable. The restaurant was excellent in food and service. To also know that the profits fund scholarships is a double win! The whole experience made me feel good about considering Elon as a possible college choice for my daughter.

2026-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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TAYLER solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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BARBARA solo_traveller us
10
ELON WEEKEND VISIT
Pros:

Everything was first class. Staff was very friendly, grounds were gorgeous, walking into Lobby was very impressive. Rooms were nice and spacious, bed was comfortable and shower water pressure was great. Hotel was so close to everything, you could walk easily.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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katrinasellinghomes Family
10
A MUST STAY!!!!!!!
Pros:

The In at Elon is a hidden gem!!! We LOVED our stay here!!! I know I give a lot of exclamations but this hotel deserves each one in a BEAUTIFUL WAY!!!!!!!!!! Our stay was very peaceful and quiet and the location on the campus was a plus. They even have bikes that you can ride..and we did..lol
Overall: Elegant, clean, tastefully decorated
Rooms: Oversized, BEAUTIFUL, comfortable beds, Loved the bathrooms & balcony
has rocking chairs so you can enjoy great views
The Mark: Fine dining and the food was fire!!! Breakfast and dinner you can't go wrong with either.(we didn't eat lunch but trust ALL the food is excellent)
Staff: From the front desk to housekeeping , groundkeepers ,restaurant everyone was friendly and willing to go the extra mile for you.
We are already planning our return stay. I have never given a review like this for any other hotel. Do yourself a favor in your travels add THE INN AT ELON to one of your trips!!! Each stay is a STAY WITH PURPOSE!!!!

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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Barbara family_with_children us
8
WE enjoyed our stay at the Inn . hope to return soon once our daughter is accepted !
Pros:

the hotel is very pretty and elegant . they offered cookies and fresh flavored water in the lobby throughout our stay. rooms are spacious , beds and pillows very comfortable. rooms had fridge , coffee machine , umbrella, and bath ropes.

Cons:

unfortunately the gym was closed for renovations

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
10
Wonderful Place and Comfortable!
Pros:

The entire property was nice overall and the best part was we were on the Elon campus. We could walk everywhere. The bed was very comfortable and the room was nicely decorated. It was nice having the fire ring outside so we could get together with friends.

Cons:

The entire staff was helpful. The ladies at the front desk were exceptional. There was only one misunderstanding with the cleaning team. I asked the lady with the clipboard to leave clean towels only and the team did not have to clean our room. Maybe she did not understand, but no one replaced our towels. Next time I will let the cleaning team do their job and not interfere.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Nan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Awesome place but dynamic pricing comes into play when the university has events.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Regina family_with_children us
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Ashley solo_traveller us
9
Nice hotel for the most part
Pros:

It's a nice hotel with very cozy/refined interior. Very clean. The stay was very nice. Breakfast food is really good.

Cons:

They don't give you salt and pepper with room service. That's such a standard item for room service, so that didn't make sense to me. I even asked for it, but they didn't include it. They only give you one regular coffee and one decaf for the day. If I had stayed there longer than a night, I would have asked for at least 2 of each per day. The toilet paper is thin and runs out quickly. They do give you two waters per day, so that is nice.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Laurie family_with_children us
9
This is a lovely property and couldn’t be more convenient for a campus visit to Elon University.
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Maria Isabel couple ec
8
Pros:

the matress was terrible
and the second night we change the room and it was good

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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jasminegQ8619PS Couples Charlotte, North Carolina
10
A Relaxing Getaway That Feels Beyond a Campus Stay
Pros:

We recently stayed at The Inn at Elon and had a really pleasant, relaxing experience. The property is clean, well-maintained, and has a modern yet welcoming feel that makes it easy to settle in and unwind.

Our room was comfortable and thoughtfully designed, and one of the highlights for us was the private balcony — it was such a nice spot to slow down, enjoy some fresh air, and really take in the peaceful atmosphere. It added to the overall feeling of a quiet, low-key getaway.

We also enjoyed taking advantage of the bikes the inn offers, which was a fun way to get out and explore while still keeping that relaxed pace.

Dinner at The Mark was a great addition to the stay and worked perfectly for a date night. We ordered the calamari, brussels sprouts, short rib sandwich, crab cake, and strawberry cheesecake. Overall, the food was good — the brussels sprouts and short rib sandwich stood out, and dessert was a nice way to end the meal. Everything was nicely presented, and the cocktails were enjoyable as well.

Service throughout both the hotel and restaurant was friendly and professional, which made the experience even smoother.

Overall, it was a comfortable and easy getaway, especially for couples looking for a relaxed stay with a good dining option on-site. We’d definitely consider coming back for another quiet weekend.

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor
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Hillary couple us
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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bowm Family
8
Very convenient for visiting Elon university
Pros:

This is a good option for visiting Eli, on campus and you can park there and walk from there to the campus. Comfortable beds and also the shower was excellent, nice bathroom. Free coffee in the lobby. There is a restaurant and are on site. The gym is closed at the moment. Free parking.

2026-04-23 via Tripadvisor