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Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

Property class: 4

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
American cuisine
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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311 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Place, Franklin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, UNC Medical Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Graduate King

  • Sleeps 2

Graduate Queen Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds Room-Mobility Accessible With Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Chapel Hill

A stay at Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill places you in the heart of Chapel Hill, within a 10-minute walk of University of North Carolina and Ackland Art Museum. .This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Duke University and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Research Triangle Park.

What's nearby

  • Franklin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of North Carolina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Memorial Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • UNC Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kenan Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 21 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carolina Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Refuge @ The Franklin - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A 24-hour health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Trophy Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Chapel Hill? This hotel has 2597 square feet (241 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Trophy Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Basketball
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,597 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 50 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 27 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 50

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Franklin Chapel Hill
Franklin Hotel
Franklin Hotel Chapel Hill
Hotel Franklin
Franklin Hotel Chapel Hill Curio Collection Hilton
Franklin Hotel Curio Collection Hilton
Franklin Chapel Hill Curio Collection Hilton
Franklin Curio Collection Hilton
Graduate Chapel Hill
The Franklin Hotel Chapel Hill
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill Chapel Hill
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill Hotel Chapel Hill

Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sinead, Glenview

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Love the decor, everything was tidy and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Super helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms. Good bar. The basketball court was the highlight of the trip for my son.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fan for air and heat is super loud. It is very slow and difficult to change tv channels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the best hotel we have stayed at. The kids enjoyed all the amenities and the Michael Jordan themed dorm room! The staff were polite and helpful. The room was very clean and spacious and the balcony was amazing! We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was such a nice surprise! The indoor basketball court for the kids, the amazing bar, and the friendly staff were top notch. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
The room was gorgeous and impeccably clean. We loved the basketball vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, loved the atmosphere and location. Room heater was a bit loud but otherwise very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soni, FAYETTEVILLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, beautifully decorated, location was perfect and everyone was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

pat

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charged me for parking… do not do this normally. Front office staff not helpful or friendly. Rarely honor what is booked through 3 party site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOROTHY

Travelled with group
Staff lovely. Went out of their way to be of assistance!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025