AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Franklin Street

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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214 West Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Place, Franklin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morehead Planetarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Chapel Hill

Downtown Chapel Hill stay.At this Downtown Chapel Hill hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Franklin Street and University of North Carolina. Ackland Art Museum and Morehead Planetarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Franklin Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of North Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Memorial Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morehead Planetarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kenan Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 20 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carolina Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

3-star hotel near Franklin Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 624 square feet (58 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Chapel Hill hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown offers 123 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 16 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown to the airport?

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown is 17.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown on Jul 5, 2026 start from CA $200, 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.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown.

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown to the beach?

This hotel is 14.9 mi (27-min drive) from Crosswinds Beach and 15 mi (23-min drive) from White Oak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 16 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?

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

Is there free parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown have a pool?

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown does not have a pool.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown to downtown Chapel Hill?

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown is 0.1 mi away from Chapel Hill.

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, super friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location in town and near campus, and nice food options in hotel made this a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
rooms were very clean people there are so nice great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Cullen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were courteous and helpful. The hotel is located well and beautifully maintained. Biggest “Ding” for us was thin thin room doors meaning we heard every noise in the hallway when we were trying to grab a catnap.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

YS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staffs were all friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

victor

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent service and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this hotel! Clean, quiet and the staff are the nicest! It’s conveniently located to UNC and other restaurants and shops. I enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe secure parking with EV charging. Downtown one block off of Franklin St. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was so courteous and kind. Each and every one of them! I’m so thankful and appreciative. Angela, who runs the lounge bar, was superb! I can’t say enough good things about her. If she reads this, THANK YOU!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large and rude High school group was there. Not the hotels fault but lessened our enjoyment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shallon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super friendly staff. Room was clean and quiet. Our favorite Chapel Hill overnight location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to downtown, clean room, water bottles in room. Friendliness of some of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room in a perfect location for visiting UNC. Walkable to campus and lots of dining and shopping in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to downtown. Staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Rooms were clean. Location excellent. Staff was very professional and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025