21c Museum Hotel Durham

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21c Museum Hotels
8.4 (568 reviews)
111 North Corcoran Street , Durham , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Great location
Cons:
Issues with room temperature control
Inconsistent cleanliness in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
The hotel was clean and comfortable.
Service
8.78
Staff was friendly and responsive to requests.
Location
9.02
Perfectly located in downtown, very walkable.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were well-decorated and comfortable.
Amenities
8.4
Good amenities, including a workout room and sauna.
Value for Money
7.96
Overall good value, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Quality food and attentive service.
Overall Experience
8.38
A unique experience with great service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:43

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Luxury
Located in the iconic Hill Building, the Durham 21c Museum Hotel seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. Just minutes away from the Durham Performing Arts Center, this hotel offers a unique experience for art and culture enthusiasts.

Upscale Amenities
Indulge in upscale amenities such as contemporary furnishings, a Nespresso® coffee machine, and Malin + Goetz® toiletries in every room. Unwind at the on-site spa, stay active at the fitness centre with a sauna, or explore the rotating art exhibitions within the hotel.

Culinary Delights
Savor modern New American cuisine at The Counting House, known for its focus on local food traditions and seafood. Enjoy artisanal cocktails at the bar and lounge, adding a touch of sophistication to your dining experience.

Experience the perfect blend of history, art, and luxury at Durham 21c Museum Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Early check-in is offered based on availability. Contact the property for details.

Contact the property for details.

$2.00 sustainability fee to support our mission to positively impact the planet, including providing every guest with PATH reusable water bottles. Ask our team for the closest water refill station.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RDU

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 568 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Laurie • couple • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
4
Initial reception at the front door great, check in person ruined that, and room was too warm.
Pros:

Location and modern facility. The vault was a cool feature. The valet person was very friendly. So was the night person at the door. They were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The check in man with the dreadlocks was professionally discourteous. When I told him that we had requested an early check in time he became argumentative and asked to see the email we received approving the request. He denied my request and then five minutes later, found a room.

We set our room to 65 degrees and high fan, neither of which worked. Woke up in a sweat it was so warm.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
6
Hotel was pretty, our “deluxe” room was quite small and things were broken. The restaurant downstairs was amazing, food
Pros:

Very convenient and able to walk everywhere downtown. The restaurant was amazing.

Cons:

We got a deluxe king room. Pictures made it look spacious but it was actually pretty small. The toilet paper holder was broke, a holder in the shower was broke and laying in the floor, and the outlets in one of the nightstands didn’t work.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • us
10
Museum 21c was a wonderful, cozy, friendly place to stay.
Pros:

Art work staff vibe

Cons:

A bit of a maze

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • us
10
Stay here, but don't take my room!
Pros:

Clean and convenient. Would stay here every time.

Cons:

I can't think of anything

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • us
7
Pros:

Stan the Valet was excellent

Cons:

Building was cold

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
5
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Keyonia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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kathy • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great service and loved being surrounded with art. Clean and comfortable room. Delicious breakfast.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
9
Very cool experience 😎 Would highly recommend to others. Great value through booking
Pros:

Wonderful art and uniqueness of hotel! Great food and service! Very happy 😊

Cons:

It would have been nice to see additional artwork. Many things were not available. Had a broken lamp in my room (902).

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jannae • solo_traveller • us
1
Would never stay there again.
Cons:

The room was horrible! I had two rooms because the first one the ceiling had a LOT of water damage on the ceiling and in the bathroom, there were bugs in the room and stained carpet. The second room was not as bad but had the same problems minus the bugs

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Corey • couple • us
8
Fun place to stay
Pros:

Cool location downtown. The hotel itself is really fun with an art gallery and things to walk around and look at. The view from my room was great, and the bed was pretty comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The building is old and the windows aren’t well insulated. I was there in the summer heat dome and it was pretty hot in my room even with the shades down and the ac on blast. Seems like the vent was pointed straight at the little entry hall where the door was so maybe was loosing the cool air to the hall. I think a fan or something to circulate the air would have been helpful.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Habib • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Judith • extended_group • us
9
Very unique! Loved it.
Pros:

The museum was outstanding. The staff were all excellent.

Cons:

The room was a little dark and folks were very loud in the hallways.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kendall • couple • us
2
Local restaurants were great. The museum was great. The staff were great. The rooms were not good.
Pros:

The museum and proximity to great food and night life.

Cons:

Had to change rooms, first room had a bad smell and the refrigerator didn’t work. Second room the shades on one side of the room were broken and couldn’t be opened. Tv had bad signal. Charging ports on right side of bed were dusty and inoperable.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tiffanie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
6
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee