City: Chapel Hill, NC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (800) 962-8519

Address: 211 Pittsboro St.

Description: The Carolina Inn is a charming historic hotel that puts guests in the middle of campus life at UNC. Built in 1924, the inn’s arches and columns are typical flourishes of the neoclassical style popular in the era. Rooms are appointed with traditional florals and plaids, and Audubon-style sketches of pheasants and hounds dot the walls. Recently renovated, the inn is comfortable and up to date. Its 184 rooms and seven suites have data ports and coffeemakers. Top-floor rooms are smaller and feature slanted ceilings, so ask for a lower floor if you want the extra space. On-site amenities include a fitness center, dry cleaning service, a restaurant, and a bar. Parking is available at the inn. The inn is a short walk from Memorial Hall, Kenan Stadium, and the shops and restaurants of West Franklin Street.