21c Museum Hotel

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Phone: (919) 956-6700

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Standing tall and proud in the center of downtown Durham, 21c Museum Hotel is a multi-venue contemporary art museum offering a full-service boutique hotel with luxurious guest rooms, more than 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space, and it's home to Counting House restaurant.

Built in 1935, this 17-story skyscraper was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the same NYC architecture firm responsible for designing the Empire State Building.

Over 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space, many with cutting edge audiovisual technology and large light-filled windows. 21c is the perfect venue for board retreats, executive meetings, cocktail gatherings, reception dinners, charitable events, intimate weddings or any other special occasion.

Conference Room (Seats 14)

Area: 482 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 14

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Conference Room	14	482 sq ft

Gallery Five

Occupancy: 39 - 60
Area: 847 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 60

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Gallery Five	55	847 sq ft
Gallery Five	39	847 sq ft
Gallery Five	46	847 sq ft
Gallery Five	60	847 sq ft

Gallery Four

Occupancy: 24 - 50
Area: 602 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 50

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Gallery Four	32	602 sq ft
Gallery Four	24	602 sq ft
Gallery Four	32	602 sq ft
Gallery Four	50	602 sq ft

Gallery One

Occupancy: 16 - 40
Area: 588 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 40

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Gallery One	18	588 sq ft
Gallery One	18	588 sq ft
Gallery One	16	588 sq ft
Gallery One	40	588 sq ft

Gallery Seven

Occupancy: 6 - 6
Area: 172 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 6

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Gallery Seven	6	172 sq ft

Gallery Six

Occupancy: 20 - 30
Area: 462 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 30

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Gallery Six	26	462 sq ft
Gallery Six	20	462 sq ft
Gallery Six	24	462 sq ft
Gallery Six	30	462 sq ft

Gallery Three

Occupancy: 34 - 100
Area: 1,677 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 100

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Gallery Three	64	1,677 sq ft
Gallery Three	34	1,677 sq ft
Gallery Three	48	1,677 sq ft
Gallery Three	100	1,677 sq ft

Main Gallery (All)

Occupancy: 90 - 250
Area: 3,066 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 250

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Main Gallery (All)	180	3,066 sq ft
Main Gallery (All)	90	3,066 sq ft
Main Gallery (All)	176	3,066 sq ft
Main Gallery (All)	250	3,066 sq ft

Private Dining Room

Area: 588 square feet

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
Private Dining Room	32	588 sq ft
Private Dining Room	50	588 sq ft
Private Dining Room	40	588 sq ft
Private Dining Room	24	588 sq ft

The Vault (All)

Occupancy: 16 - 50
Area: 848 square feet
Maximum Occupancy: 50

Configuration	Occupancy	Area
The Vault	20	848 sq ft
The Vault	50	848 sq ft
The Vault	16	0 sq ft

Google Rating

4.3

John Paul 3 months ago

They had some HVAC issues prior to our visit. The restaurant is unwell and serving under cooked seafood. They should probably convert to Uber eats(restaurant delivery)

Bar was superb but pricey. Well staffed and large high end selection. The hotel is a very cool space with pervasive art theme. Hope their problems sort out since they add texture and complexity to downtown Durham.
Mike A a month ago

do not come here to see art there “galleries" are quite lacking and a good representation of what they used to have. The rooms are satisfactory the lighting could improve as well as the art displayed in the rooms. The price is a bit high for what you get. It is convenient to walk to other restaurants and find shops in the area. I will try somewhere else in the future.
Chelsea Luczaj 2 weeks ago

Staff was very friendly, especially the guys doing the valet. The rooms, or at least the one we were in, was subpar for the amount of money they charge. The room was small, which is fine but half the outlets didnt work, some of the lights didnt work (backlight on one side of the bathroom mirror, and the wall sconse by the glass dining table), the toilet paper holder was about to fall off the wall, and the shower head was cracked and sprayed all over the place; even where the shower curtain didnt close all the way which soaked the bathroom floor. Also with room service, the food was good, However the only drinks they serve or have available is water unless you want bloody Mary's or mimosas.
Kelsey Mallah 2 weeks ago

We had a luxury king room, it was nice but the shower need to be recaulked and it was a bit dark. Also, we were told we were getting a tub after waiting a while to check in. Additionally, we had a credit to use at the restaurant and our plan was to order breakfast however after trying for over 45 minutes to get someone on the phone and going down we were never able to place an order. I'm not sure we will be back but it was a cool place to walk around and a very convenient location
monica a month ago

We were looking for a spa and ended up booking at the 21C. So centrally located, booking was easy and 5 stars on communication.

The hotel has a super cool gallery and the space is modern but comfortable.

The spa services were EXCELLENT. Tara and Antoninette had such good energy and we both left so refreshed. Definitely will be back for massages!!

Thank you!!!