In the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown offers a vibrant retreat. Savor a meal at AC Chapel Hill Lounge, unwind in the garden or explore nearby Ackland Art Museum and Memorial Hall. With high-speed WiFi and helpful staff that guests rave about, this hotel is perfect for relaxation and connection.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
Electric vehicle charging point
Gym
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Self parking
Business center
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Library
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Laundry facilities
$118 nightly
The total price is $134
$134 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Room, 2 Queen Beds - High Floor
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 reviews
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Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
312 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
301 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
301 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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University of North Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
UNC Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Kenan Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Dean Smith Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 24 min drive
Durham Station - 20 min drive
Cary Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Panera Bread - 4 min walk
Top Of The Hill Restaurant & Brewery - 4 min walk
Might As Well Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min walk
About this property
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from University of North Carolina. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
123 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
AC Chapel Hill Lounge - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 16 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Parking
Covered self parking costs USD 25 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).
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Frequently asked questions
Does AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 25 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown and nearby?
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown has a 24-hour fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, AC Chapel Hill Lounge.
What's the area around AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown like?
AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown is a short 5-minute walk from University of North Carolina and 19 minutes' walk from Kenan Stadium.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bathroom
Parking
Bed
Shower
Bar
What guests liked
Breakfast was high quality and a great value. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Great staff
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Excellent, thank you!
Lester
Lester, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Comfortable
The front desk staff member Felinda was awesome she was personable, professional and knowledgeable about the area. She made check in easy and fast
gwen
gwen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Always a great place to stay when visiting my son at UNC!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Our stay was short but enjoyable
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Safe parking. All else good.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Loved the lobby, the modern, clean look throughout. Staff was great and very helpful. Breakfast buffet for the value was high quality.
Sammi
Sammi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Great place to stay.
Kenny
Kenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2024
Rooms are spacious, beds are comfy, staff is wonderful. Great place to stay.
Patricia
Patricia, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 1, 2025
Asked for clean towels never got
Toilet seat was broken
Front desk didn’t even ask how my stay was when checking out
Carmela
Carmela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Great hotel
Short but great stay, will definitely be back.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Room seemed to be clean. Parking was tight but can’t do much about that. Was a good stay
doug
doug, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Great stay
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2025
Awesome hotel. Perfect part of Chapel Hill. Clean. Modern. An overall great experience.
Aaron
Aaron, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
UNC-Duke weekend
Great stay for UNC-Duke weekend-except for game outcome haha. Loved the balloon display downstairs. Front desk folks were wonderful.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Bar was great
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
Newer hotel within walking distance to Franklin St. We got the last room with two beds and because it was on the main floor we were comped our $25 parking.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Clean and close to everything
Shelly
Shelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
The staff is always so nice! Even in the middle of a snow storm in the south, they made a point to accommodate all of our needs.
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
In general was conveniently located modern elegant hotel experience
Paolo
Paolo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Close to UNC campus
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Clean, quiet, friendly. Beds were okay but not super comfortable.
Serena
Serena, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
*sporting event
*plenty of options
*easy check in/out
Caron
Caron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
We love this place. This was our second visit and we will return. We have been in any possible hotel in the area, and this is now our absolute favorite.
Marilena
Marilena, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Easy check-in. Staff was great and super patient as we had our dog with us during check-in.