Hotel information
There are a number of hotels in Chapel Hill within a short travel distance from the William and Ida Friday Center (i.e., the symposium's location).
Primary hotels
We have reserved a limited number of rooms at the following two hotels within a 5-10 minute walk of the William & Ida Friday Center.
Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill
Limited number of rooms reserved at symposium rate
Toll-free (800) 321-2211; phone (919) 883-0700. 100 Marriott Way (off NC Highway 54 East), Chapel Hill. 147 rooms, including 8 suites. Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill website, Google Maps.
Guest rooms feature work desk with lamp, voice mail, high-speed Internet access; TV with remote control, cable/satellite, all-news channel, in-room movies; complimentary in-room coffee, iron and ironing board, hairdryer. Offers a small restaurant, fitness center and indoor pool-the first in Chapel Hill. Complimentary coffee in lobby, valet and self service laundry service, complimentary newspaper available in lobby, gift shop/newsstand and business services (fax, copying, printer). Safe deposit box at front desk.
Best Western University Inn
Limited number of rooms reserved at symposium rate
Toll-free (800) 528-1234; phone (919) 932-3000; email universityinn@mindspring.com. 1310 Raleigh Rd (NC Highway 54 East), Chapel Hill. 84 rooms. Best Western University Inn website, Google Maps.
The University Inn’s personalized service, varied room types and rates will assure you a positive experience while visiting Chapel Hill. Free services include continental breakfast, in-room data ports, high-speed wireless Internet service and shuttle to the Friday Center for Continuing Education, East Franklin Street and UNC Hospitals. Restaurants adjacent and business services on premises. Outdoor swimming pool.
Other hotels in Chapel Hill
The following hotels are within a short drive of the Friday Center. Most have a free local shuttle service.
Carolina Inn
Toll-free (800) 962-8519; phone (919) 933-2001. 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill. Carolina Inn website, Google Maps.
Days Inn Chapel Hill
Toll-free (800) 329-7466; phone (919) 929-3090. 1312 North Fordham Blvd (US Highway 15-501), Chapel Hill. 50 rooms, plus 2 suites. Days Inn Chapel Hill website, Google Maps.
Hampton Inn Chapel Hill
Toll-free (800) 426-7866; phone (919) 968-3000. 1740 North Fordham Blvd (US Highway 15-501), Chapel Hill. 122 rooms, beautifully appointed. Hampton Inn Chapel Hill website, Google Maps.
Holiday Inn Chapel Hill
Toll-free (888) 452-5765; phone (919) 929-2171. 1301 North Fordham Blvd (US Highway 15-501), Chapel Hill. 134 rooms. Holiday Inn Chapel Hill website, Google Maps.
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel
Toll-free (800) 325-3535; phone (919) 968-4900. One Europa Dr, Chapel Hill. 168 rooms, including 4 suites. Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel website, Google Maps.
The Siena Hotel
Toll-free (800) 223-7379; phone (919) 929-4000. 1505 East Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 68 rooms and 12 suites. The Siena Hotel website, Google Maps.
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