21c Museum Hotel Durham

111 North Corcoran St., Durham, NC 27701 United States (USA) near Exit 177a on I-85 (~1.4mi)
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4.0 Star Property
35.995914-78.901695
+1-800-760-7718
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4.0/5

Based on 1480 guest reviews

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  • Fitness center on property
  • Hotel has 125 rooms
  • Hotel has 15 floors
  • Hotel has 18 suites
  • Check in time: 4PM
  • Check out time: 11AM
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 9 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 RatesDeluxe Double Queen
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe Double Room 2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe King
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe King Accessible
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe King Accessible Roll in Shower
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe King Hearing Impaired
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe King Room Hearing Impaired
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe Room 1 King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe Suite
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLuxury Double Queen
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLuxury Double Room 2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLuxury King
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLuxury Room 1 King Bed
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

The Durham Bulls Stadium, Carolina Theater, DPAC, Life and Science Museum, The Nasher Museum, Durham Distillery, Fullsteam Brewery, The Pinhook, MOTORCO, countless restaurants, and area parks

Verified Reviews of 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great Hotel"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Everything was great..everyone was nice and polite and helpful… The room was nice, I loved the bathroom layout and lighting.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 31 to Mon Apr 03 2023 at a $238.84 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1480 guest reviews

Property Description

Located in the heart of downtown Durham and occupying the historic Hill Building, 21c Museum Hotel Durham is a 125-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, cultural civic center, and home to Counting House restaurant. Stay with us and the iconic Fuchsia Penguin.

Green Sustainability

We offer pitchers of water for groups instead of bottles for meetings, and also have green laundry programs

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4PM
Check Out: 11AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2015
Floors: 15
Rooms: 125
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 125
Handicap Rooms: 6
Suites: 18
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 9
Meeting Space: 10500 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 350 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 3.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 12PM-2AM
Ownership: 21c Museum Hotels
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individuals have 24 hours; Groups cannot cancel without penalty after signing contract
Nightly Parking: 20.0
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 13.50%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.50%
Occupancy Tax: 13.50%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.50%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.50%
Parking Fee: 20.00 Per Night
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 15.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 21.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 21.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 100.00 Per Function
Chef Attendant Fees: 100.00 Per Function
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 30.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 24.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 26.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 58.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 52.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 45.00 Per Person
Banquet Soda: 3.00 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.00 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 15.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 15.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baby facilities in room
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Child facilities
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • DVD Player
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Generator for sleeping rooms
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Showtime
  • Terrace
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail
  • Wedding Chapel

Airport & Shuttle Information

RDU, 12 miles, $33.00

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Traditional southern breakfast options; $3-$15

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets are allowed with a one time pet fee of $150.00 per stay

Seasonality and Projections at 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Rate fluctuations of 21c Museum Hotel Durham

The graph above is fluctuations of room rates for both our group quotes and the lowest online individual prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 25.2% in the month of February 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $261 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 21c Museum Hotel Durham in a month when rates are lower.

FAQs about 21c Museum Hotel Durham

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4PM 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 11AM 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 21c Museum Hotel Durham have?

There are 125 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

Yes, they have 9 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

Traditional southern breakfast options; $3-$15

Can I get a AAA rate at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?

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

Testimonials:

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