21c Museum Hotel Durham, near the Durham Convention Center, offers a contemporary retreat with a spa and 24-hour gym. Enjoy dry cleaning, free in-room WiFi, and an area shuttle. Features Counting House restaurant and a bar for post-exploration refreshments.
Located close to Carolina Theatre and Durham Convention Center, 21c Museum Hotel Durham provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage or aromatherapy. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Counting House, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a gift shop
Luggage storage, a ballroom, and a banquet hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
In-room bottled water
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is 21c Museum Hotel Durham pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?
As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 21c Museum Hotel Durham on 21 June 2026 start from AED 590, 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.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 35.00 per night.
What time is check-in at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at 21c Museum Hotel Durham?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 21c Museum Hotel Durham located?
Located in Downtown Durham, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Theatre, Durham Performing Arts Center, and Durham Convention Center. American Tobacco Campus and Durham Bulls Athletic Park are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Such a cool place. Incredibly friendly staff. Great location. Only issue we had is our A/C did not work in our room, but fortunately it was a cold night so it got pretty chilly anyway.
I love staying at this hotel when I am in Durham. The staff is very friendly and professional. The property is unique, clean and well maintained. And I always enjoy taking a walk through the art gallery.
W. Lee
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christie
4 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Historic building with the charm of art museum and in-house gym and sauna for guest use. Improvements needed in guest relations friendliness and room amenities such as extra towels and folding luggage racks which seemed to be in short supply.
The NICEST people ever. From the valet to the front desk to restaurant staff, the most helpful and friendly people. The art is amazing and a tour of the vault is a must. Easy walk to the DPAC.
Excellent staff! While this property is known for its art and design, it also has an excellent staff. Every staff member has been very friendly and accommodating on each of our stays.
Jan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brandon
18 April 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was nice. Rooms were OK. Bathroom: The shower situation is terrible. The curtains for the shower don’t go down to the floor. There’s little to no barrier between the shower and bathroom floor so the water just goes wherever. Disgusting.
Beds/ living space: was OK. They don’t seem to clean the window areas which I thought was a little weird but hey that’s not terrible. There’s more but I’ll stop there.
Unique hotel with great amenities, and a rotating art gallery. Within easy walking distance of multiple excellent restaurants and DPAC.
Nathan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Chanelle
30 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Aside from the heater barely working in the rooms in the middle of winter, it was a nice stay. We moved once and both rooms on both floors had poor heating it was uncomfortable. However, the staff were always professional and friendly. The 4 stars are for them
Restaurant didn’t open, smelled like weed/vaping, hard to find people to help us, strangely empty and never saw other guests or workers, staff responsive to get our car or bring extra towels, dinner at restaurant was excellent