The Carolina Inn

The Carolina Inn descritpion

The Carolina Inn is adjacent to the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This historic hotel features a flat-screen TV in each room and a fitness center on site.
Free Wi-Fi and satellite channels are included in the classically decorated guest rooms of this Chapel Hill hotel. Some rooms provide a microwave and small refrigerator for extra convenience.
A laundromat and a gift shop are both on site at the Carolina Inn of Chapel Hill. Guests can also enjoy access to a business center, and valet parking and a shuttle service are also available.
There are a few dining options on site at this hotel, including Forbes, which serves up-scale Southern American cuisine. A breakfast buffet is also available so guests can start the day off right.
This hotel is in downtown Chapel Hill and is less than a 10 minute drive from the North Carolina Botanical Gardens. Battle Park is just one mile away.

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Facilities of The Carolina Inn

Outdoors ：Terrace

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast in the Room

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. | Free!Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking ：Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 14 per day. | Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 14 per day.

Reviews for The Carolina Inn

Review 1：Room was so small we couldn't walk around at the same time. The water in the cold water faucet in bathroom was a trickle at all times. One morning there was no hot water, took an ice cold shower.

Review 2：Location was excellent, could walk around campus and downtown Chapel Hill, Staff aimed to please. Tried to find a way tom compensate us for the problems.

Review 3：Bar and restaurant were being renovated, which was unfortunate. My room was small, but very well equipped. The staff was extremely welcoming and the hotel is situated perfectly in Chapel Hill.

Review 4：Location and staff

Review 5：When closing the bathroom doors, there was a 1/2 -3/4 inch gap between doors. No privacy.

Review 6：Taking daughters wedding photos, room was to change in. Very nice, beautiful grounds and Inn. Did not sleep there, just for comfort in changing.

Review 7：It was a little crowded. Move in weekend for UNC. Two weddings. Could not be helped. Restaurant is undergoing remodel, so dining is in the lobby. Wait times were a little longer than usual.

Review 8：Nearly everything. This hotel is charming, beautiful, fantastic location (walkability) and is very well run. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Onsite restaurant serves above-average food.

Review 9：The halls were a little dark. They should remove the existing lights and add recessed lights... At least 3 or 4 more than the lights that are already there

Review 10：We had an elevator next to our room. Every time someone got in theelevator our wall vibrated and we heard a large generator sound. Itwas terrible!

Review 11：WiFi was never really consistently up and functional for me. Otherwise, it was an awesome stay.

Review 12：Fridays on the Porch was awesome. The atmosphere was great.

Review 13：Maybe I just went at a bad time, but when I booked this hotel, nothing was mentioned that both the restaurant and main bar were closed. Since I was planning to meet a couple of colleagues there, we sat in the makeshift "sunroom" that was the temporary bar. The bartender was exceptionally nice, but the cocktail supplies were extremely limited and you pretty much had to settle on what was available. When I got to my room, the lamps weren't working, nor was the phone. I called the front desk from my cell phone, and they said they'd send someone to my room. I waited for over 30 minutes, no one ever showed up and I had to leave for my meeting. Later that evening I went to the front desk and that time they did get someone to my room who promptly fixed the issue. I had been wanting to stay at the Carolina Inn, but I was disappointed and don't plan to stay there again. It's way overpriced, and the website doesn't provide an honest portrayal of the room size (way smaller & darker than I had expected), plus there was no mention of the fact that the restaurant & main bar were closed. The whole experience was just contrived, overpriced, stuffy and felt "less than advertised".

Review 14：The staff was nice and even though there seemed to be some confusion and miscommunication between team members, they were always smiling and tried their best to be helpful. The bartender was exceptionally nice.

Review 15：Wi-Fi was somewhat balky.

Review 16：The room was comfortable all around. The place was very clean. The hallways were filled with interesting historical portraits, possibly a problem for someone who should go some place in a hurry.

Review 17：Very small room. There were at least 2 weddings there that weekend so the whole hotel and the parking area were tied up with the festivities. The drunks from the weddings were noisy in the parking lots and in the hall outside our room. No place to park when we came back from dinner Saturday night except at the far end of the lot. The restaurant is being renovated so they were serving meals in the lobby.

Review 18：The location was within walking distance of the Carolina campus and downtown Chapel Hill. Nice to park our car and walk all over the campus and downtown.

Review 19：Corridors did have a certain musty odour, perhaps inadequate ventilation. Breakfast could have been more imaginative and did not match the gourmet dinner service.

Review 20：This hotel has style! Beautifully and tastefully decorated. Restaurant served an excellent choice and quality of evening meals.

Review 21：Small bar area, could use a little more space for casual dining...

Review 22：The style and decor were just amazing and the room was stylish and comfortable. A wonderful mix of southern charm and sophistication...

Review 23：Being woken up in the middle of the night by a couple arguing loudly next door. The reception staff took immediate action, and the problem was quickly solved.

Review 24：The Carolina Inn is a great place to stay. It feels as though one is staying in an old Southern colonial house (lovely rooms) and its displays of photographs of past students, staff and visitors over the years allows one to wander back in time. The lobby is beautifully-decorated at Christmas time and is a lovely place in which to relax. The staff are friendly, and the breakfast buffet has a good variety of options. We will be back.

Review 25：Great location for staying in Chapel Hill. Easy walk (2 blocks) to Franklin Street where there are bars, restaurants, and shopping. Also, great location for campus activities such as a basketball game at the Dean Dome.

Review 26：Price - a little high compared to other times of year

Review 27：Service Friendliness of all staff Location - on UNC campus Beautiful, historic building Extra comfortable beds with LOTS of pillows Green - promote reuse, recycle Pharmacopia toiletries FREE WIFI with no password required! Fantastic onsite restaurant - Carolina Inn

Review 28：Such a dumb thing but I did not like the room service menu. No breakfast. The door hanger was only left the first night?

Review 29：Loved the holiday decorations. The bed was amazing! The staff was so polite and helpful!

Review 30：The Carolina Inn is a gracioius southern hotel on the edge of the UNC campus with ample parking. My room and bathroom were well laid out and functional, very attractive and comfortable. I have been delighted with the restaurant's food and service--can't resist the biscuits and grits. It's not cheap, but worth it.

Review 31：Nothing !

Review 32：The staff were excellent and could not have been more helpful. Wonderful surroundings Comfortable beds Excellent food both in the restaurant and bar. Complimentary cookies appreciated by our son !

Review 33：You could hear the people in the next sweet very clearly. You can also hear people walking down the halls on the hardwood. I understand trying to keep the history in the building but maybe carpet in the hallways. Our car was also blocked in by a wedding DJ. He parked his jeep and trailer in front of cars and left it there till morning with no regard that people might want to leave. Luckily everything is somewhat close but it did change our plans. Some one should have been checking the lot. Also they lock up a lot of money on your card for a long time before it is released.

Review 34：The grounds were pretty and the history was interesting. Staff was friendly.

Review 35：It is very difficult to get a reservation during peak times at UNC.

Review 36：Friendliness of staff, extremely clean and comfortable. You have all the comforts of home with a little extra spoiling and pampering.

Review 37：Nothing.

Review 38：Everything.

Review 39：Excellent location. Staff incredibly courteous and helpful. Love the history and charm

Review 40：Unique property. Very comfortable.

Review 41：the professional,courteous service

Review 42：Excellent location if visiting UNC, VERY comfortable beds, good shower and really clean overall

Review 43：Absolutely nothing.

Review 44：Location ...location ...location

Review 45：No fan/window in the bathroom Expensive

Review 46：Super nice location great wifi clean rooms clean bathrooms

Review 47：The traditional decor is perfection . I love the beds and baths. The staff is friendly, courteous and we always feel at home when at The Carolina

Review 48：Nothing bad at all.

Review 49：Comfortable rooms, beautiful surroundings. A feeling of old world luxury.

Review 50：Needs a spa or hot tube rooms could be bigger

Review 51：Restaurant and outdoor area was nice

Review 52：Nothing. Everything is just perfect

Review 53：Everything is just perfect

Review 54：Enjoyed the stay. We both attended UNC and enjoyed our engagement weekend! Great character in the room. Pleasing design and a comfy bed.

Review 55：Dining room and bar were closed.

Review 56：Facilty and location

Review 57：Very mediocre breakfast for such a classy hotel.

Review 58：Everything was great as far as the facility goes!

Review 59：Historic envronment. Loved portraits and info on all types of NC celebrities. Beautifully maintained building and grounds.

Review 60：Every time we stay at the Carolina Inn the staff is always welcoming. The rooms are stylish and very comfortable.

Review 61：The restaurant wasn't open because it was being renovated

Review 62：This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in.

Review 63：The renovation right now makes it not as nice as it otherwise would be.

Review 64：The shuttle was very helpful for us.

Review 65：nothing

Review 66：Staff was wondrful and the beauty of the room and public spaces

Review 67：The room is tooooooooooooo small.

Review 68：The decorations are beautiful.

Review 69：renovating part of it. not a bad thing.

Review 70：great location

Review 71：AC is old and loud. Toilet is too small a cubicle

Review 72：location

Review 73：In room wifi was spotty at best.

Review 74：The staff was courteous especially the valets.

Review 75：The shuttle service took us to dinner then picked us up when we were ready to return to the Carolina Inn. The bed was wonderful- very comfortable.

Review 76：It's location to UNC Chapel Hill. We enjoyed the restaurant.

Review 77：The restaurant was closed for reconstruction.

Review 78：We enjoyed the history of the inn, and the bed was great.

Review 79：history, elegance, charm

Review 80：the gym was to small

Review 81：The valet was excellent

Review 82：Beautiful venue for a wedding reception. Loved the rooms and decor.

Review 83：Low ceilings

Review 84：Comfort, and a sense of being looked after while being left alone.

Review 85：This hotel is so lovely - the touches are beautiful, keeping old charm but completely updated with all modern conveniences.

Review 86：no WI Fi (or we just assumed it wasn't available...no info was handy if it was)

Review 87：Everything except...

Review 88：No minibar or 24 h room service - I arrived very late and that was inconvinient

Review 89：Style Spacious rooms Close to campus Service

Review 90：Needs an internal map for finding rooms

Review 91：Service, food, ambiance

Review 92：Warm southern plantation setting. Excellent service, accommodations, food and spirits. Will utilize for all my trips to Chapil Hill.

Review 93：bathrooms a little small

Review 94：location to UNC, service, food, etc.

Review 95：Wedding bling

Review 96：Decor, cleanliness and southern charm.

Review 97：poor wifi

Review 98：Nothing

Review 99：Everything. A gem

Review 100：Great hotel and staff

Review 101：Additional costs such as parking. It just ends up as an expensive place to stay, but your very comfortable doing so.

Review 102：Its extremely comfortable

Review 103：They lost part of our booking and were generally incompetent about fixing the problem. The beds were uncomfortable and the room was LOUD. I heard literally every foot step in the hallway outside of my room.

Review 104：The location was good if you want to be in CH.

Review 105：Very friendly and helpful staff. Superb food and service quality. Spotless rooms, but smallish. Southern Colonial furnishings with much of the hotel and local history framed on the walls. Marvelous bed. Excellent location near all restaurants. Very good quality early morning coffee complimentary. Not cheap but reasonable price at $200, would be $300 in bigger city.

Review 106：Uneven staff experience. Ate in bar on a slow night and the service was lousy. Difficult getting a problem with a room electric outlet resolved. Excellent service and food in dining room. Pleasant staff at front desk.

Review 107：Location, atmosphere, food, pleasant room, on-site parking, very well kept facility

Review 108：Staff was friendly and very accomodating. I had booked the wrong type of room on-line. Kate was more than happy to change it to a different type of room.

Review 109：Coming in and out of the hotel (and exiting after parking)-- very confusing.

Review 110：Very historical and picturesque. The bathroom was especially lovely, as was the entry area of the room.

Review 111：The hotel is undergoing rennovation and there is quite a bit of construction going on in and around the hotel. The single queen room I had was very small, although I must add, was lovely.

Review 112：Beautiful lobby. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely appointed rooms with great attention to detail. I loved the huge walk in shower. Wonderful location for exploring all that Chapel Hill/Carborro has to offer. The grounds are stunning and serene.

Review 113：our first room had a wet floor from toilet overflowed and opened soap with water on sink are. apparently someone had used prior to us keeping into the room. we were give another room which was fine.

Review 114：david at breakfast was awesome in crossroads!!!!!

Review 115：Cancelling one night because of inclement weather was a bit of a hassledue to their telling me I had booked through booking.com. I wasn'taware of that. But they fixed it for me. The King size bed is a littletoo big for the room, made things tight in there but the bed wascomfortable.

Review 116：Very pretty hotel, historical. Valet staff were friendly and personable.Good location. Lovely appointments in the hotel room.

Review 117：Amazing location and venue.

Review 118：I had an allergic reaction in the room which could be from dust mites.

Review 119：The staff was very professional and accommodating.

Review 120：The Inn is historical but updated so thoroughly modern. The interiors are wonderful and colorful. Great cookies. Location is prime

Review 121：Wonderful location and hotel.

The Fine Print

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges 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.