The Franklin Hotel
Chapel Hill, NC. United States

Hotels Motels Address

311 West Franklin
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Nightly Rates: ( 242.00 - 999.00 )
3 Star

Property Description

Celebrate a new tradition?Experience Chapel Hill, as you never have before. Come and discover The Franklin Hotel, a premiere luxury boutique hotel on Franklin Street in the heart of historic downtown Chapel Hill, opening Fall 2006. The new hotel offers luxury, convenience and unsurpassed attention to detail and personalized service with a gracious and dedicated expert staff. Centrally located at 311 West Franklin Street, The Franklin Hotel is just steps away from the campus of the University of Carolina, Kenan Memorial Stadium, Dean E. Smith Center, Memorial Hall, Morehead Planetarium, fine restaurants, museums, art galleries, theaters and boutiques, and is convenient to I-40, Raleigh Durham Airport, Research Triangle Park, Durham and Hillsborough. Simple elegance with a distinctive classic style in a warm, inviting atmosphere, the upscale hotel features 67 beautifully appointed guestrooms including 7 luxury penthouse suites. The comfortable guestrooms feature expansive high ceilings and either double glass doors that open on to private furnished patio balconies, or large dome windows, both filling the room with beautiful natural light and offering lovely panoramic views of Franklin Street, downtown Chapel Hill and beyond. The elegant guestrooms offer many of the finest modern amenities and secure comforts featuring King or Double Queen luxury pillow-top beds adorned with the finest linens, executive writing desks with speaker and portable phones, private phone number, voicemail, data port and complimentary high speed wireless internet access for a comfortable working environment; in-room distributed audio with local source connections for Ipod with high fidelity sound, 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels, refrigerator, nightly turndown service, room service, in-room vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe, hairdryer, complimentary morning newspaper, guest-controlled safe and valet/laundry service. Unwind and renew with luxurious spa services offered in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom. Guests can also relax in the third floor atrium lobby enjoying stunning views of the sky window above. The fifth floor penthouse, a private keyed entry floor, features luxury penthouse suites with private furnished patio balconies and exquisite views. These spacious VIP suites are also well suited for private receptions, meetings and retreats. Penthouse guests can also relax in the penthouse commons living area with stunning atrium view of the sky window above. Romantic deluxe eight-foot Euro showers for two with body sprays are also offered in select penthouse suites. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast menu at Windows Restaurant amidst expansive views of historic Franklin Street; or relax and unwind in the perfect setting at Robert?s At The Franklin lobby bar and patio with charming sidewalk views, jazz piano and cozy fireplace. The hotel features a fully equipped executive business center and fitness center, concierge services, on-site/valet parking and more than 2300 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, with state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities including recessed screens and mobile projection systems, and will comfortably accommodate functions for 15 to 240 guests. We look forward to welcoming you to an extraordinary experience at The Franklin Hotel.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Bar/Lounge
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Express Checkout
· Free Parking
· Hairdryers Available
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Pets Allowed
· Pool
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information

King Study with Balcony on Franklin
Elegantly appointed and comfortable guest accommodation with expansive high ceiling and the finest comforts and amenities. Double glass doors fill the room with beautiful natural light and open on to a private furnished patio balcony offering the ultimate view of historic Franklin Street and downtown Chapel Hill.Guestrooms are furnished with one luxurious king pillow-top bed adorned with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection, custom designed Brittany walnut dresser, sofa seating area, and executive writing desk with oversized armchair. Accommodations feature two telephones including portable and speaker phone with private phone number, voicemail, dataport and high-speed wireless internet access for a comfortable working environment; 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, refrigerator, guest-controlled safe, nightly turndown service, in-room vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe, hair dryer, room service and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom by appointment only. King Study with balcony on Franklin is located on the third Floor. Guests may also relax in the third floor atrium lobby, with stunning view of the sky window above. Connecting rooms are available upon request and availability the day of check-in.
King Study on Franklin
Elegantly appointed and comfortable guest accommodation with expansive high ceiling and exceptional amenities. The large dome window fills the room with beautiful natural light and offers the ultimate view of historic Franklin Street and downtown Chapel Hill. Guestrooms are furnished with one luxurious king pillow-top bed adorned with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection, sofa seating area, and executive writing desk with data port and high-speed wireless internet access. Accommodations feature 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for Ipod and high fidelity sound, refrigerator, guest-controlled safe, nightly turndown service, in-room vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe, hair dryer, room service and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom by appointment only. Connecting rooms are available upon request and availability on day of check-in.
King Study
Elegantly appointed and comfortable guest accommodation with expansive high ceiling and exceptional amenities. The large dome window fills the room with beautiful natural light and offers a lovely tree top neighborhood view looking towards UNC. Guestrooms are furnished with one luxurious king pillow-top bed adorned with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection, sofa seating area, and executive writing desk with dataport and high-speed wireless internet access. Accommodations feature 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, refrigerator, guest-controlled safe, nightly turndown service, in-room vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobes, hair dryer, room service and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom by appointment only. Connecting rooms are available upon request and availability on day of check-in.
Classic Double Queen with Balcony
Elegantly appointed and comfortable guest accommodation with expansive high ceiling and exceptional amenities. Double glass doors fill the room with beautiful natural light and open on to a private furnished balcony offering lovely tree top views looking toward historic Franklin Street and downtown Chapel Hill. Guestrooms are furnished with two luxurious Queen pillow top beds with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection, lounge chair with side table, and executive writing desk with dataport and high-speed wireless internet access. Accommodations feature 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, refrigerator, guest-controlled safe, nightly turndown service, in-room vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe, hairdryer, room service and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom by appointment only.
Classic Corner Double Queen with Foyer
Private foyer entrance opens on to an elegantly appointed and comfortable guest accommodation with expansive high ceiling and exceptional amenities. The large dome window fills the room with beautiful natural light and offers a lovely tree top neighborhood view looking toward UNC. Guestrooms are furnished with two luxurious Queen pillow top beds with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection, lounge chair with ottoman and side table, and executive writing desk with dataport and high-speed wireless internet access. Accommodations feature 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, refrigerator, guest-controlled safe, nightly turndown service, separate dressing area and vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe, hairdryer, room service and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom by appointment only.
Deluxe Double Queen on 5th Floor Penthouse
Elegantly appointed and comfortable penthouse guest accommodation with expansive high ceiling and exceptionsl amenities. Double glass doors fill the room with beautiful natural light and open on to a private furnished balcony offering lovely tree top views looking toward historic Franklin Street and downtown Chapel Hill. Guestrooms are furnished with two luxurious Queen pillow top beds adorned with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection, lounge chair with side table, and executive writing desk with dataport and high-speed wireless internet access. Accommodations feature 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, refrigerator, guest-controlled safe, nightly turndown service, in-room vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe, hairdryer, room service and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guestroom by appointment only.
Corner Executive Penthouse Suite
Elegantly appointed and spacious penthouse guest accommodation with expansive high ceiling and exceptional amenities. This lovely VIP suite is drenched with beautiful natural light with its glass façade and double glass doors that open on to a private furnished balcony offering panoramic tree top views. Executive penthouse suites are furnished with one luxurious king pillow top bed adorned with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection. The corner suite features a comfortable living area with private foyer entrance and wet bar, deluxe bathroom with shower for two with body sprays, separate dressing area and vanity with make-up mirror, and luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe. Accommodations feature executive writing desk with dataport and high-speed wireless internet access, 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels in living area and bedroom, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, guest-controlled safe, hairdryer, nightly turndown service, room service, and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your suite by appointment only Connecting classic king guestroom is available upon request and availability on day of check-in.
Center Executive Penthouse Suite
Elegantly appointed and spacious penthouse guest accommodation with expansive high ceilings and exceptional amenities. This lovely VIP suite is drenched with beautiful natural light with its glass façade and double glass doors that open on to a private furnished balcony offering panoramic tree top views looking toward UNC. Executive penthouse suites are furnished with one luxurious king pillow top bed adorned with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection. The center suite features a comfortable living area with private foyer entrance and wet bar, spacious bathroom with separate dressing area and vanity with make-up mirror, luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe. Accommodations feature executive writing desk with dataport and high-speed wireless internet access, 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels in living area and bedroom, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, guest-controlled safe, hairdryer, nightly turndown service, room service, and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your suite by appointment only.
Presidential East Penthouse Suite
Elegantly appointed and luxurious presidential suite. This exquisite VIP suite with high ceilings is drenched with beautiful natural light. The stunning glass façade with double glass doors open on to a spacious, private furnished patio balcony offering the ultimate panoramic view overlooking historic Franklin Street and beyond. The Presidential penthouse suite is lavishly furnished and features a luxurious king pillow top bed adorned with the finest linens and extensive pillow selection, spacious and comfortable living area with dining/conference table for 6-8 people, wet bar and private half bath, deluxe bathroom with shower for two with body sprays, separate dressing area and vanity with make-up mirror, and luxurious bath amenities and bathrobe. Accommodations include executive writing desk with dataport and high-speed wireless internet access, 32? wall-mounted LCD HD TV with 145 channels in living area and bedroom, in-room distributed audio with local source connections for iPod and high fidelity sound, guest-controlled safe, hairdryer, nightly turndown service, room service, and coffee/tea station. Relax and renew in luxury during your stay with spa services in the privacy and comfort of your suite by appointment only. Connecting king executive suite for premium two bedroom option 1300 square feet is available upon request and availability on day of check-in.

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Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 1600
· Check out time is 1200
· 67 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 5 floors.

Directions

ON INTERSTATE-40 WESTTAKE EXIT 273 B. FOLLOW NC HIGHWAY 54 WEST TO RALEIGH SOUTH ROAD PASSING THROUGH CAMPUS. TURN RIGHT ON COLUMBIA STREET 86 NORTH AND FOLLOW TO FRANKLIN STREET. MAJOR INTERSECTION AND TURN LEFT ON FRANKLIN STREET. THE FRANKLIN HOTEL IS LOCATED 2 BLOCKS ON THE LEFT BETWEEN MALLETTE AND KENAN STREETS. PARKING ENTRANCES ARE ON FRANKLIN AND ON KENAN STREETS. SELF PARKING AND VALET PARKING ARE AVAILABLE.

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Guarantee Policy

All Reservations Require An Approvable Credit Card At The Time Of Booking.

Cancellation Policy

24HRS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL 50 PER ROOM 30DY CANCELIF NOT RESOLD NO REFUND ON FOOTBALL AND GRADUATION

Restaurant Information

WINDOWS RESTAURANT

LOCATION - ON PROPERTY DISTANCE FROM HOTEL -0.0MI / 0.0KMOPEN 6A-11A DAILY A SPECIAL BREAKFAST DESTINATION IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL. THE FRIENDLY AND DEDICATED STAFF WILL WELCOME YOU AS YOU ENJOY A SUMPTUOUS BREAKFAST MENU IN A WARM AND INVITING SETTING WITH STUNNING DOME WINDOWS AND EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF FRANKLIN STREET. THE RESTAURANT IS THE PERFECT GATHERING PLACE FOR THE IMPORTANT EARLY MORNING BUSINESS BREAKFAST AND CASUAL SOCIAL BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WINDOWS IS ALSO THE IDEAL SETTING FOR PRIVATE RECEPTIONS MEETINGS AND CELEBRATING SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

ROBERTS AT THE FRANKLIN

LOCATION - ON PROPERTY DISTANCE FROM HOTEL -0.0MI / 0.0KM OPEN 4PM-MIDNIGHT DAILY ROBERTS AT THE FRANKLIN IS AN EXCITING AND ELEGANT NEW GATHERING PLACE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL. RELAX AND UNWIND IN THE DISTINGUISHED AND LUXURIOUS LOBBY BAR WITH ITS SILVER LEAFED DOME LIGHTING AND INTIMATE AMBIENCE ITALIAN STONE FIREPLACE AND COZY COMFORTABLE SOFT SEATING AREAS AND BABY GRAND WHICH PROVIDES EVENING ENTERTAINMENT. DOUBLE DOORS OPEN ON TO THE OUTSIDE PATIO WITH GASLIGHT LANTERNS AND SIDEWALK VIEWS OF FRANKLIN STREET. THE STUNNING LOBBY BAR FEATURES EXTENSIVE WINE LIST AND MARTINI MENU AS WELL AS DESSERTS AND LIGHT BAR FARE. ENJOY AFTER WORK AFTER THEATRE DURING AND AFTER THE GAME OR AS A SPECIAL MEETING PLACE FOR CASUAL BUSINESS GET-TOGETHERS.

Meeting Facility

Meeting Rooms

-MEETING ROOMS - 3 -LARGEST SEATING CAPACITY - 150 -SMALLEST SEATING CAPACITY - 40 -CONTACT HOTEL FOR MEETING ROOM INFORMATION

Recreation Information

Recreations

-CARDIO EQUIPMENT-LIMITED HEALTH CLUB-MASSAGE-OUTDOOR POOL

Area Attractions

Attractions

- ACKLAND ART MUSEUM. . . . . . . . . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS. . . . . . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- CHAPEL HILL MUSEUM. . . . . . . . . 0.5 MI/0.8 KM- CHARLES KURALT LEARNING CENTER IN. .0.0 MI/0.0 KMCARROLL HALL- DEAN E. SMITH CENTER. . . . . . . . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- DOWNTOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL. . . . . . . . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- KENAN FOOTBALL CENTER. . . . . . . .0.5 MI/0.8 KM- KENAN MEMORIAL STADIUM. . . . . . . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- KIDZU CHILDRENS MUSEUM. . . . . . . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- MEMORIAL HALL. . . . . . . . . . . .0.0 MI/0.0 KM- MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM AND SCIENCE. . 0.5 MI/0.8 KMCENTER- NC BOTANICAL GARDENS. . . . . . . . 2.0 MI/3.2 KM- NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART. . . . 23.0MI/37.0KM- RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK. . . . . . . 11.0MI/17.7KM- THE MEMORABILIA ROOM IN THE DEAN E..0.5 MI/0.8 KMSMITH CENTER- THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION. . . .0.5 MI/0.8 KMGALLERY WILSON LIB- UNC ATHLETICS. . . . . . . . . . .

Corporate Locations

- AQUEDUCT CONFERENCE CENTER. . . . . 4.0 MI/6.4 KM- DUKE UNIVERSITY. . . . . . . . . . .10.4MI/16.7KM- DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. . . 11.0MI/17.7KM- DURHAM REGIONAL HOSPITAL. . . . . . 16.0MI/25.8KM- THE FRIDAY CENTER. . . . . . . . . .3.5 MI/5.6 KM- THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. . 0.0 MI/0.0 KM- UNC HEALTH CARE. . . . . . . . . . .0.9 MI/1.4 KM- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT. . .0.0 MI/0.0 KMCHAPEL HILL