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Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Lobby
Exterior
American cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 Franklin Street. .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
  • Morehead Planetarium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • UNC Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 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
  • ‪The Dead Mule Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carolina Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Italian Pizzeria III - ‬5 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. 733 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, Louisvilke

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
So many places to eat all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms were very cute and large and the entire hotel was very well done
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
The basketball court in the middle of an atrium open to 3 floors of rooms might be the worst design even of a hotel. Kids and parents are running and yelling in there all day and night as if it were a McDonald’s Playland. Hotel staff did not help mitigate the constant yelling. It is truly unbelievable. Would definitely not ever stay here unless it was truly the last place in Chapel Hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The drag show for 3 hours was a terrible idea. It was loud and that is not for family to enjoy. It literally took up the entirety of our stay. That would have been a better idea for vegas or a bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff great, good location, easy parking!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful eclectic hotel. The bed was really comfortable! Great location and view from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It sure is a uniquely themed and relatively small hotel, with basketball themed hardwoods, and headboards on each bed. The staff are great and the bar area is particularly nice. Facilities are limited and breakfast is not included. The building infrastructure Needs a little work as the AC unit was incredibly Loud, the loudest of any hotel I’ve ever stayed at and the concrete on the balcony was crumbling. I do think that the hotel was overpriced for the services on offer but you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025