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Aloft Durham Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Duke University

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Aloft Durham Downtown sits in the city center, offering a contemporary stay with subtle Southern influences. Guests cool off in the outdoor pool, gather around the welcoming lobby fireplace, and use in-room WiFi while exploring nearby sites including Duke University.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 276 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 353 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 427 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 493 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, w/ Tub) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, w/ Tub)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 383 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
345 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701

What's nearby

  • American Tobacco Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durham Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Duke University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lenny - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bull Durham Beer Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tobacco Road Sports Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aloft Durham Downtown

Hotel near Duke University
At Aloft Durham Downtown, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 134 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 5 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (32 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed (25 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (33 inches high)
  • Low-height desk (31 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 8.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Durham Downtown Hotel
Aloft Durham Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does Aloft Durham Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Durham Downtown?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Durham Downtown on Dec 14, 2025 start from $169.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aloft Durham Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Aloft Durham Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Aloft Durham Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Durham, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of American Tobacco Campus and Duke University. Durham Performing Arts Center and Durham Bulls Athletic Park are just steps away. Durham Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Aloft Durham Downtown Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 726 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, very clean and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect place to stay when catching a show at DPAC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, ridiculously close to nanasteak and dpac.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect hotel for shows at DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I accidentally was booked into the handicapped room. Had difficulty finding switches
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay for a trip to DPAC, great restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location!!! Very nice, trendy hotel! Clean and in good condition!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and so convenient to DPAC.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in years! Top notch service, extremely comfortable bed, spacious room and spotless bathroom!!! Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Clean, good food and bar. Close to DPAC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for dpac!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was nice. Clean and well maintained. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. It was terrifically conveniently located next to the Durham Bulls Ballpark with plenty of restaurants nearby. My only complaint was the pay for breakfast in the lobby. It was Continental Style…but only the coffee was free.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good trip

Great time, good staff. Breakfast was confusing, particularly what was offered as a courtesy, and what was offered for pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and clean which are important. The gym was good. The pool is a bit smaller and mostly hidden from the sun for a large portion of the day. Not the end of the world, but just good to know. Parking is 15 overnight in the garage next door and easily accessible. Free coffee downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a fan of the (any) sliding barn door style bathroom door and would have loved red wine in the little cafe but other than these 2tiny things it was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave you the big city vibe with all the southern hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a really great stay here. The hotel is walking distance from many great places, and the room was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Amenities
None
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

The hotel is very nice and comfortable. It also is conveniently located within walking distance of DPAC.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024