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The Carolina Inn: Indulge In Beauty And Luxury.

Added: 02/02/2006

Nestled comfortably in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, the Carolina Inn, a Member of Historic Hotels of America and a AAA Four Diamond Award Winner, has always been renowned for its blend of excellent service, historic charm, and modern amenities, one of those rare combinations that is highly appreciated. Recognized as one of the nation?s cultural resources worth preservation, the Carolina Inn has been included in the National Register of Historic Places.

The origins of the Carolina Inn can be traced back to the year 1924, when it was built by UNC graduate, John Sprunt Hill. Since then, the Inn has been an important player in the life of the Chapel Hill community and the University of North Carolina, seen as the most popular site for weddings, business meetings, academic conferences, and other special events. In addition to its cultural importance, the Carolina Inn boasts a rich architectural heritage, blending neoclassical and Georgian features with the elements of Southern plantation houses.
 
Over the years, the Inn has been exposed to many restorations, the most extensive of which, completed in 1996, added convenience and modern features, preserving, at the same time, the traditional warmth and charm of the Carolina Inn. A prominent collection of antiques, together with some objects original to the Inn in 1924, contribute to its elegant decor.
 
For more than eight decades, the Carolina Inn has offered its guests the best in hospitality, food, and lodging. Currently, visitors can choose from 184 wonderfully appointed guestrooms, including 169 guestrooms with two queen size beds, eight ADA compliant guest rooms, five luxury suites, and two VIP suites with upgraded furnishing and amenities. All the guest rooms are equipped with working desks, two telephone lines, data ports, voice mail, complimentary USA Today, electronic locks, high speed wireless Internet access, and check-in check-out service. Also available are non-smoking apartments.
 
Featuring award winning seasonal menus and Mobil Four Star service, The Carolina Crossroads Restaurant offers the finest dining experience in the town. You?ll begin your dining in the inviting, cozy atmosphere of the bar, moving then to the luxurious dining room for dinner and dessert prepared by the professional staff. The restaurant features seasonal changes to its menus in order to emphasize some local trends, and to ensure the freshness of ingredients.
 
Owing to its numerous superb facilities, the Carolina Inn Chapel Hill is a perfect place for special gatherings of family and friends, and also corporate meetings. Every event within its walls is truly unique and memorable. Business travelers are provided with 13,000 square feet of meeting space, a full business center, an Internet Cafe, and audio visual equipment provided by their onsite professionals.
 
For so many years, the Carolina Inn has been working magic for grooms and brides, helping fulfill their cherished wedding dreams. One of the greatest places for wedding events is the Old Well Room with its grand decor. For many people, weddings at the Carolina Inn are considered to be a family tradition, associated with romantic elegance.
 
Among others, romance packages enjoy wide popularity, featuring lodging for two with sparkling champagne upon arrival. This package provides you with everything you need for a quiet romantic getaway.
 
Easy access to the local attractions makes the Carolina Inn one of the most popular destinations of family vacations. You?ll enjoy the restaurants and shops of Franklin Street.  Also visit the Morehead Planetarium, Play Makers Repertory Theater, and Auckland Art Museum.


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