HOTELS (A-Z)

INFORMATION: NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE

PARKING: HANDICAP (HP)

LOBBY/COMMON AREAS/AMMENITIES

BEDROOMS

BATHROOM

WEBSITE LINK

Parking Note: A vehicle displaying a valid handicap parking tag or license plate can park in any marked public space for free without being ticketed or towed.

Hotel Name Colors: Denote their geographical area; refer to color-coded map below.

AC Hotel Downtown Chapel Hill

214 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill

919-969-2800 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduah-ac-hotel-chapel-hill-downtown

Five handicap spaces in underground parking garage nearest elevator to lobby.

Hardwood flooring and contemporary furnishings throughout beginning with the large lobby, which includes the AC Lounge where breakfast is available mornings; small plates with cocktails served evenings. Multiple seating areas provide gazing upon Rosemary Street out a wall of windows on one side; while enclosed patio seating with fire pit is accessible on other side of the lobby. Lobby doors open automatically onto streets of downtown Chapel Hill a few blocks away from the UNC campus. A 24-hour fitness room includes Matrix equipment and free weights.

ADA rooms have lowered peephole; beds, fridge, ironing board, safe and a clothes hanging system, all lowered to accommodate wheelchair users.

ADA rooms have a rubber lip on the shower floor for entry, multiple grab bars, seats, handheld shower option and full length mirror.

Aloft

1001 S. Hamilton Rd., Chapel Hill

919-932-7772 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rducl-aloft-chapel-hill/overview

Three handicap spaces in front with easy access into self-opening double doors, where just inside are luggage carts for transporting belongings to your room. Additional handicap spaces in garage with elevator to East 54 mixed-use center above.

Spacious and modern, people using wheelchairs were built into the design, from the bar, with two spaces on the end for bellying up (the rest of the bar seating is on a lower level; two spacious stalls with safety bars in lobby restrooms; and a swimming pool with a remote controlled lift for easy entry and exit.

The 12 ADA rooms (choose two queens or a king bed), have low beds and lots of space,and adjoining room if desired. Between the bathroom and sink/dressing area is an unobtrusive sliding mirrored door. From the T-bar closet system to the standard and USB plugs by the beds, these rooms ease the struggle of travel. Oh, and your pup is welcome.

The bathrooms have non-skid ceramic tile with roll-in showers that include a seat, hand-held and wall-mounted shower heads and ample safety bars.

Carolina Inn

211 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill

919-933-2001 https://www.destinationhotels.com/carolina-inn

This first hotel in Chapel Hill, across the street from the first buildings on the UNC campus, honors the history of the state and university in details both large and small. Valet parking takes the worry out of unloading the car.

Easy entry into the expansive, elegant lobby where classical music mutes conversations in multiple seating areas on rugs over hardwood floors.

In ADA rooms, the lowered peephole and thermostat blend into the meticulous details in rooms where the hardwood entry moves onto a low pile carpet around two queen four-poster beds with ample electric outlets around each. A long desk creates some separation from an alcove with upholstered seating and a dropdown desk. Hidden inside a huge armoire is a television, closet, fridge, safe, coffeemaker, bottled water and ice bucket.

Intricate tiling in the bathroom flows into the roll-in shower with seat and handheld or fixed shower. A wood encased vanity is set below a lowered mirror; towel racks and all amenities are within easy reach.

Colonial Inn

153 W. King St., Hillsborough

984-789-4455 https://colonialinn-nc.com

In a historic district with a speed limit of 20 mph, parallel park in a handicap space on King Street in front of the hotel, with ramp onto porch nearby.

Front desk is inside of porch entrance in a restored 18th century building (with a history worthy of learning), accessible by most wheelchairs (33.5” door opening).

Two ADA rooms are in a 21st century wing, with lowered bed and wide, open spaces within a large room with hardwood flooring. Four electric plugs are on each side of bed and a large screen TV is mounted to wall. Upon reserving a room, you will be asked what temperature you would like the room upon arrival.

A sliding barn door opens into the bathroom and a roll-in shower with no-slip treads, seat, dazzling lighting, grab bars, towel hooks and plenty of room. Opening under sink provides for wheelchair.

Courtyard by Marriott

100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill

919-883-0700 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduch-courtyard-chapel-hill

Six handicap spaces in front and entry with automatic sliding doors.

Lobby with many seating areas including breakfast dining with tables and chairs; and a business center. Indoor pool and hot tub with a lift for each; and a gym with free weights and other equipment, with ample room for wheelchair.

All rooms and hallways have low nap carpeting. ADA rooms have lowered peephole and looped drape batons, a large desk with room for a wheelchair next to the desk chair, and a fridge; plus adjoining room option.

Four rooms have roll-in showers with fold-up seats and phone by toilet; 10 rooms have ADA tubs with grab bars.

Graduate Hotel

311 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

919-442-9000 https://www.graduatehotels.com/chapel-hill

The only hotel on downtown Franklin Street has a wide revolving door in the lobby that might make you think you’re in a big city, but you’ll find navigating your stay less complicated, starting with the parking garage you’ll enter before checking in, if driving. Graduate has handicap spaces on the first two floors, next to entrance doors that open automatically.

Upon entering the lobby, you will know you’ve arrived in Tar Heel country, where Carolina blue is the dominate color and basketball is the theme — and that front revolving door has wide entry doors on either side, which wheelchair users appreciate. A banquette and curved couch rest in the lobby, where the front desk is lit with the winning final score of the 1982 championship game, next to the Trophy Room Restaurant and Bar, with plenty of space to roll around tables and chairs. The hotel has a full-size indoor basketball court (of course), and 24-hour gym.

ADA rooms have either a kingsize bed with loveseat in a seating area that includes a table; or two queen beds. As with all rooms in the hotel, the flooring is repurposed wood from basketball courts. The lowered beds have multiple electric outlets nearby; the desk holds a tray with an electric kettle, bottled water, and materials to make pour-over coffee. Besides a place to unpack, or hold your suitcase, a cabinet under the wall-hung TV also contains a mini fridge. Open and close the curtains using a lowered looped baton.

The bathroom has a roll-in shower with fold-up seat, lowered cubby for bathing items; and lowered towel racks and towel hooks.

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

370 E. Main St., Carrboro 919-969-6988 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rducohx-hampton-suites-chapel-hill-carrboro-downtown

In downtown Carrboro, find free handicap parking in the garage near the entrance, or drive up and leave your vehicle in the circle while checking in and unloading.

Lobby with self-opening doors has non-slip tiled flooring with various seating areas, business center, and coolers with beverages and snacks. Fitness facilities and luxurious outdoor pool with lift, large deck and outdoor shower.

Hallways with low pile carpet lead to 16 ADA rooms with key card entry, choice of king or two queens; plus adjoining room option. For hearing impaired, rooms with doorbell that emits high pitch and flashing lights. All ADA rooms have multiple electric outlets, closet with lowered rod, coffee maker and hair dryer.

Bathrooms have grab bars, opening under sink; handheld shower option, and shower seat available on request; only one room with roll-in shower.

Holiday Inn Express

202 Cardinal Dr., Hillsborough 919-644-7997 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/hillsborough/hllnc/hoteldetail

Handicap parking in private lot.

Enter through self-opening doors to tables and chairs in lobby area for breakfast; small business area; cooler with snacks and beverages. 24-hour gym. Carpeted hallways with coin laundry machines at end of first floor next to indoor pool.

Key card entry to five comfortable ADA rooms. Alarm or lights available for sight or hearing impaired. Either roll-in shower or tub with seat.

Hyatt Place Chapel Hill

3690 S. Columbia St. , Chapel Hill 919-929-9511 https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/north-carolina/hyatt-place-chapel-hill-southern-village/rduzc

Two handicap spaces in front in private parking lot.

Self-opening doors into large lobby with various seating areas; breakfast area with tables and chairs, and semi-private media areas. Elevators transport guests to hallways and rooms with low pile carpet. Outdoor pool with lift on the second floor next to a 24-hour gym and bar area with outdoor tables and chairs.

All rooms have a couch with pull out queen bed in the corner by the door; the bathroom is on the far side of the bed(s), near window. Double outlets on both sides of beds and a low cabinet with a refrigerator. King rooms have a lowered peephole.

The seven ADA rooms have grab bars in bathrooms; two rooms with roll-in showers; three with tubs, rubber mats and shower seats. A shower seat can be requested for any room. Hair dryer and towels on shelf below the sink. In king rooms, the hand sink is separate from the shower/toilet area.

Microtel Inn & Suites

120 Old Dogwood St., Hillsborough 919-245-3102 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/hillsborough-north-carolina/microtel-inn-andsuites-hillsborough/overview

Near downtown Hillsborough, there are two handicap spaces in front.

A small lobby has tables and chairs for breakfast. Braille room numbers, and laundry facilities.

There are two ADA rooms and one mini-suite (with mini-fridge and microwave).

Bathrooms have showers with adjustable seat; mirror over sink is tilted down for wheelchairs.

Residence Inn by Marriott

101 Erwin Road, Chapel Hill

919-933-4848 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduhl-residence-inn-chapel-hill/overview

Handicap parking near seven ADA suites.

Padded carpeting in hallways and suites, with a doorbell (with high pitch and flashing lights if needed) and lowered peephole. The kitchenette includes stove, full-size fridge, sink, dishwasher, coffeemaker and small table with two chairs off the living room, with a pullout couch and TV. Game room, fitness center, outdoor pool and putting green.

The bedroom has tight space for a wheelchair around two queen beds; extra outlets, TV and drapery batons. For hearing impaired, TTY is available that shakes the bed in case of emergency.

The bathrooms have energy efficient (slow start) lights, handheld shower heads in roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; raised toilet seat on request. In addition to queen rooms, there are three two-bedroom suites with tub plus roll-in shower; and one studio with roll-in shower.

Rizzo Center

150 DuBose Home Lane, Chapel Hill

919-913-2098 https://www.destinationhotels.com/rizzo-conference-center

Pull into large circular parking area while checking in to learn which of three lots with handicap spaces will be most convenient to your room.

Entry doors automatically open to a lush lobby with hardwood floors and many seating areas on rugs. Low pile carpeting in hallways lead to 14 ADA rooms with roll-in showers. The outdoor Olympic sized pool has a zero entry side with handrails. The flourishing grounds have numerous seating areas and wheelchair accessible garden paths.

Rooms employ a green initiative that simplifies entering and leaving your room: place your key card in a card holder inside next to the door and lights will come on; when you leave, no looking for your card — it’s next to the door, and when you remove it the lights will go off. Beds are lowered with abundant space and electric outlets around them. The closet has a lowered hanging rack, safe, and large compact fridge; next to desk with coffee maker and ice bucket; and full length mirror on the wall.

Spacious bathrooms have handheld and fixed shower heads, a fixed bench and lowered towel racks.

The Siena Hotel

1505 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

919-929-4000 https://www.sienahotel.com

Park in the front handicap space and wheelchair users can roll across faux cobblestones to the two sets of double front doors, first of which opens automatically, and second assisted by staff if needed; or park in one of two handicap spaces at the backdoor (automatic door opener) and roll through the palatial lobby to the front desk.

If you are a wheelchair user and need to use the restroom before checking in, you’ll need to take the elevator to the second floor and turn right for the ADA restroom.

The luxurious rooms have hardwood flooring, ornate furnishings with open cabinets for unpacking; and a low fridge. TTY system can be installed in any room upon making reservation; and suction cup grab bars are available for any room upon request. Four ADA rooms have lowered peephole and larger door frame.

Bathrooms have lowered bathroom counters, shower seats, grab bars and hand-held shower option. Only one room has a roll-in shower (others have low lip). All bathrooms have a phone by the toilet.

Sheraton Chapel Hill

One Europa Dr., Chapel Hill

919-968-4900 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rdusc-sheraton-chapel-hill-hotel/overview

Four handicap spaces nearest self-opening entry. With probably the largest lobby in the county, find multiple seating areas including tables and chairs to accommodate the Blue Corners Bistro & Bar, which provides breakfast in the morning, and a tapas and cocktail bar from 5 until 10 p.m. An outdoor pool with lift, and various outdoor seating options is accessible from the lobby. The fitness center is near the elevators.

The hardwood and low pile flooring of the lobby leads to padded carpeting in the hallways and rooms. Two king rooms and two double queen rooms have lowered peep holes. The lowered beds have ample room with USB ports and extra electric outlets around them. The closet is lowered and a table can be lowered with a button; windows have a looped drapery baton.

Bathrooms have roll-in showers with seats, and fixed and handheld shower heads.

TRU by Hilton

1742 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill

984-291-7200 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rduceru-tru-chapel-hill

Four handicap spaces nearest self-opening entry.

Opened in Spring 2022, the modern lobby has low pile carpeting and many gathering spaces with various seating options (and two foosball tables). Various tables and chairs provide for breakfast or meetings with easy access to 24-hour hot water and coffee bar. There’s a hydration station outside of the gym for filling bottles before working out or leaving the hotel to explore.

Digital keys open guest room doors onto hardwood flooring and plenty of space around beds with multiple electric outlets on both sides; lowered luggage shelf with fridge underneath. King rooms have adjoining room option and lowered peep holes; one wall has a section of knobs for hanging clothing. All rooms have privacy shades that let the light in, plus blackout shades.

Rooms with roll-in showers have an additional drain in bathroom floor.