Chapel Hill, North CarolinaCameron-McCauley
The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
Colonial Revival campus inn
Cameron-McCauley Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattColonial Revival campus inn
The inn runs as the university's living room, with afternoon tea in the parlors and Friday concerts on the lawn.
What it’s good at
Notable
Owned by the university, directing hotel profits to support campus library collections.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the Inn’s red brick Colonial Revival building, with its magnolia-framed courtyard, is as much a part of the university’s fabric as any of its academic buildings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The university campus begins directly outside the doors, and Franklin Street's restaurants are a short stroll north.
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The rooms
Rooms have botanical wallpaper and brass accents, with archival university prints hung above the beds.
The gym
The 24-hour gym has free weights and a collegiate punching bag stamped with Duke and NC State logos.
At the table
Crossroads serves regional Southern fare, and the barroom pours vintage whiskeys dating back to the 1950s.
How it began
The inn stands on the site of New Hope Chapel, the eighteenth-century church that gave Chapel Hill its name.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.