Aloft Durham Downtown

345 Blackwell St., Durham, NC 27701 United States (USA) near Exit 177a on I-85 (~1.7mi)
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3.0 Star Property
35.993065-78.904120
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 314 guest reviews

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  • Includes an outdoor swimming pool
  • The Avg. Group Discount is 6.1%!
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 134 rooms
  • 6 floors in hotel
  • Check in time: 03:00pm
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 2 meeting rooms

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

Check Rates1 King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 King Bed with Sofa Bed
Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 King Bed with Sofa Bed 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAloft Deluxe Larger Guest Room 1 King
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAloft King 1 King Refrigerator 276sqft 25sqm 301sqft 27sqm Wireless
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAloft King Deluxe 1 King Refrigerator 336sqft 30sqm 353sqft 32sqm Wireless
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAloft Room 1 King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAloft Room Guest Room 1 King
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAloft Room Guest Room 1 King Room Only Standard Rate
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe Larger 1 King Bed Guestroom
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDiscover Durham Includes Parking Aloft King 1 King Refrigerator 276sqft 25sqm 301sqft 27sqm Wireless
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDiscover Durham Includes Parking Aloft King Deluxe 1 King Refrigerator 336sqft 30sqm 353sqft 32sqm W
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDouble Room King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check RatesKing Savvy 1 King Sofa Bed Refrigerator 334sqft 30sqm 427sqft 38sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLarger 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed Guestroom
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLarger Guest Room 1 King Room Only Standard Rate
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSavvy Larger Guest Room 1 King Sofa Bed
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStay For Breakfast Rate Includes Aloft King 1 King Refrigerator 276sqft 25sqm 301sqft 27sqm Wireless
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStay For Breakfast Rate Includes Aloft King Deluxe 1 King Refrigerator 336sqft 30sqm 353sqft 32sqm W
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStay For Breakfast Rate Includes King Savvy 1 King Sofa Bed Refrigerator 334sqft 30sqm 427sqft 38sqm
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

American Tobacco Historic District, DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, North Carolina Central University, Duke University
4.0 out of 5. Based on 314 guest reviews

Property Description

arrive & explore: what's nearbyCelebrate your style at Aloft Durham Downtown, a hip new hotel with easy access to the American Tobacco Historic District's offices, shops, and restaurants. We offer a great location for enjoying the area's universities, arts centers, and sports venues.stay & play: public spacesMeet & mingle with friends at our w xyz(SM) bar, grab a sweet, savory, or healthy snack from re:fuel by Aloft(SM), our 24/7 pantry, or play in our re:mix(SM) lounge. Plus, you can always stay connected with free hotel-wide wired and wireless High Speed Internet Access!rest & refresh: Aloft roomsBreeze into one of our Aloft rooms, featuring our ultra-comfortable signature bed, walk-in shower, custom amenities by Bliss® Spa, and more. Our plug & play connectivity station charges all your electronics and links to the 42” LCD TV to maximize work and play.

Green Sustainability

yes, make a green choice, 250 SPG points or $5.00 voucher for food and beverage (excluding alcohol) if you choose not to have your room serviced

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 03:00pm
Check Out: 12:00noon
Year of Last Renovation: 2015
Floors: 6
Rooms: 134
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 134
Handicap Rooms: 9
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 2 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 4705 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 90 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 3.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5:00pm-1:00am
Pool Info:
6:00am-10:00pm, outdoor heated pool
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours prior to 3:00p,
Nightly Parking: 10
Total Taxes: 13.50%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.50%
Occupancy Tax: 6.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.50%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.50%
Parking Fee: 10.00 Per Night
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 21.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 21.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU)No shuttle, taxi one way $30.00

Local Shuttle Info: N/A

Breakfast Information

Breakfast average $7.00

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary throughout the hotel, 100 up 100 down

About aloft

  • Stylish, boutique hotels
  • W XYZ bar offers unique, signature cocktails
  • Extra large windows and 9-foot ceilings
  • In-room magazines, safe, platform bed and LCD flat-panel TV's
  • Bliss Spa bath products and walk-in showers with large showerheads
  • Free wired and wireless high-speed internet in all guest rooms
  • Free coffee/tea
  • Many plug outlets

The aloft highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality and Projections at Aloft Durham Downtown

Rate fluctuations of Aloft Durham Downtown

The graph above is fluctuations of room rates for both group prices and the lowest online individual prices our system could find at the time the group bid was submitted. The lowest group discount displayed is 47.2% in the month of November 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $279 in the month of October 2021. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Aloft Durham Downtown in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Aloft Durham Downtown

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Aloft Durham Downtown.

Feel free to use the Aloft Durham Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Durham event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Tactic A&B 50 x 31 x 10 155080/90506537443710/8100751
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Tactic A&B

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1550 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
50 x 31 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
6
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half Day Rental:
$1000.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$1000.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$750.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$1000.00 USD
tactic A 25 x 28 x 10 700--/------16------/--5014--
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tactic A

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
700 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 28 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    tactic A & B 50 x 35 x 10 1580--/------4032----/--7564--
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    tactic A & B

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    1580 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    50 x 35 x 10 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      tactic B 35 x 25 x 10 875--/------2218----/--4018--
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      tactic B

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      875 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      35 x 25 x 10 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available

        FAQs about Aloft Durham Downtown

        What time is check in?

        Check in time is 03:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

        What time is check out?

        Check out time is 12:00noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

        How many rooms does Aloft Durham Downtown have?

        There are 134 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

        Is there any meeting space at Aloft Durham Downtown?

        Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

        What kind of breakfast is at Aloft Durham Downtown?

        Breakfast average $7.00

        How much does internet cost?

        Complimentary throughout the hotel, 100 up 100 down

        Can I get a AAA rate at Aloft Durham Downtown?

        Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required Aloft King 1 King Refrigerator 276sqft 25sqm 301sqft 27sqm Wir

        Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Aloft Durham Downtown?

        Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Discount Aloft King 1 King Refrigerator 276sqft 25sqm 301sqft 27sqm Wireless

        Is there a gym at Aloft Durham Downtown?

        Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

        Is there a pool at Aloft Durham Downtown?

        Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 6:00am-10:00pm, outdoor heated pool.

        Can I get a group rate at Aloft Durham Downtown?

        Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 6.1%.

        Testimonials:

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        "Everything went smoothly and we got such a great rate that nearly everyone in the wedding is coming up to stay the night before! That's about 40-50 people so we needed extra rooms and Serge has accomodated us with this all at the same low price." S.M. - Sacramento, CA

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