I recently stayed at Aloft Durham Downtown connected to DPAC for a performance of MJ The Musical, and it was a fantastic experience. The hotel's convenience, being attached to the Durham Performing Arts Center, was a major plus. The cleanliness was commendable, and the small grocery shopping area offered a great selection for meals and snacks. The full bar, well-decorated lobby with billiards and games, added to the enjoyable atmosphere. The second-floor view and pool were highlights, making it a delightful stay. I would enthusiastically choose this hotel again in the future.
Jerry March
Oct 15, 2023
4
Great location for Durham. If going to the DPAC from out of town it is a must. Only issue we had was a lot of mold in the shower. We reported it to the front desk and they would get housekeeping on it.
Erica J
Oct 10, 2023
5
I had a great time here. Eli was a very accommodating front desk agent. I loved the hotel décor and colors. My only grievance is design related. The shower had no storage space for soaps, or bottled shower products, and was without any hooks or racks. The fridge was on the floor, under the bathroom sink, next to the trashcan. Overall, I was comfortable and had a clean room.
Dawn Bininger (Dawnie72)
Oct 5, 2023
5
Was a bit worried after reading a few recent reviews but we had a fabulous stay. No weird smells. Front desk staff were super friendly. Great location. Bed was comfy. Only complaint is no shelf in shower to hold my stuff. And if your noise sensitive there is a train that comes through frequently.
Michael Torbert
Sep 7, 2023
5
I'll say I came in with low expectations based on other reviews reporting an outdated property, etc. My experience was great. I found the room to be in fine condition, and the front desk staff was very polite. The bartender was wonderful as well.
My only criticisms would be that the large "savvy" king room we had was not really that large, and had a lot of wasted/empty space. The layout could have been better thought out. Also, the front desk should do a better job at checkin of informing you about breakfast, the gym, parking, etc when you check in without having to ask.
brian enoch
Aug 15, 2023
4
This hotel is definitely a little different, very funky vibe, the hallways are on the dark side and our room was nicely decorated, I really liked it! We had a large king room and it was almost twice the size of most hotel rooms that we've stayed in. They have a nice bar and a snack area, but like most hotels the snacks are ridiculously overpriced. My wife and I came to see a concert at DPAC and this is a perfect place to stay, we walked there in 30 seconds! The only downside is, if you're a light sleeper, the train runs very close by and it will wake you up several times, best to bring ear plugs. We will definitely book here again, all in all a very nice hotel.
The Simple Travels
Aug 11, 2023
4
Location is what matters most here. Right next to the American Tobacco Campus (ATC), Durham Bulls stadium, Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), and plenty of eateries, this hotel is perfectly situated. There are better hotels in the area, but overall the Aloft meets the needs and expectations of most hotels.
