The Dean Smith Center is located on the campus of the University of North Carolina in downtown Chapel Hill. It is the home of the North Carolina Tar Heels ACC basketball team.
Address: 300 Skipper Bowles Drive,
Chapel Hill,
NC27514Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
1. Carolina Inn Chapel Hill 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Call Us1.0 mile 1.0 mile from Dean Smith Center
"The hotel was under renovation, and the customer service wasn't good. We awoke at 7 AM to the sound of power tools in the room above ours. Don't stay here until renovations are complete.2020-02-23"
"Great location. The hotel room was nice, and the staff was friendly.2020-01-13"
"The hotel and room were absolutely beautiful and had everything I needed. Excellent front desk service. Our stay was perfect; highly recommend.2018-07-25"
"The hotel clerk was professional, courteous, and helpful.2022-06-11"
"Great location for UNC. Nice staff, but I couldn't get housekeeping service or clean towels even after requesting them. There were problems with hot water in the shower. The hotel needed a complete refurbishing. Not a good value.2022-05-10"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was nice. I enjoyed my stay and recommend it.2021-10-07"
"No fridge in my hotel room. Long walk from the elevator with luggage to street-side rooms.2020-12-03"
"Nice hotel, but it was hard to find.2017-08-04"
"The exterior sign was hard to see, and the entrance wasn't obvious. Well worth the price, though. The hotel was clean and well-maintained; it was like new throughout. Helpful staff. The breakfast buffet was well-stocked with a variety of hot and cold selections, including omelets, real oatmeal, and fresh fruit. This was a great choice. 2016-03-24"
"Close to UNC and Duke. Southern Village is a nice little area with great restaurants and stores. The hotel was clean and updated, and the staff was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend staying here.2020-01-13"
"Close to UNC Hospital. The hotel was clean and quiet. Nice breakfast. I had a nice stay and recommend it.2019-04-12"
"A good hotel with comfortable beds and friendly employees.2018-08-20"
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, but it would've been nice to at least have complimentary coffee.2023-08-04"
"The room was clean and the heating and cooling unit worked well. The shower drained well and had good water pressure. The hotel clerk was friendly. I recommend staying here.2023-03-15"
"The hotel was close to UNC hospitals. The pillows were awful. No exhaust fan in the bathroom, so everything was wet after I showered. The housekeepers and bartender were nice.2019-06-20"
"The room was terrific and had a kitchen with a full-sized fridge and breakfast nook. Nice sitting area and separate bedroom. Really great home away from home. The on-site restaurant was a bonus. Stay at this hotel; you'll love it.2020-09-04"
"The hotel staff was terribly unfriendly. My stay was OK.2015-11-19"
"Hotel room was clean and quiet, but our studio had no privacy between the bed and sofa bed. The kitchen seemed well-equipped, though we didn't do any cooking. Nice breakfast with hot and cold selections. Coffee was available in the lobby all the time.2015-03-11"
"The hotel was clean, and the room was great. The Keurig coffee maker on a high shelf was a disappointment; I had to go downstairs for coffee in the morning. The breakfast area was small, but the food selection was good and included hot items.2022-07-27"
"The hotel was clean, the staff was efficient and gracious, and breakfast was above average. Give it a try.2019-12-15"
"I had a great stay. The beds and pillows were comfortable, and the staff was helpful and pleasant. Good, quick breakfast. This is a wonderful hotel with everything you need.2019-07-08"
"The motel room was clean. Good, helpful staff. Breakfast wasn't included. There were restaurants around, but getting to them by foot wasn't safe.2023-04-21"
"I had a horrible stay at this motel. The fridge didn't work, and there was no ice bucket or facial tissue. Don't stay here.2020-07-28"
"The motel room wasn't clean, and the toilet was dirty. The staff said they'd clean it, but when we returned, it hadn't been cleaned. We were moved to another room.2017-06-22"
"The hotel was nice and affordable. The room was clean and had updated furnishings, and the mattress was comfortable. Friendly, accommodating personnel. Great breakfast buffet, and the attendants kept it stocked. I'd stay here again.2023-10-29"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly and professional.2017-04-05"
"Great place with large rooms. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. We'll be back.2016-04-27"
"Our room was clean, and the bed was comfortable, but the room wasn't ready at check-in time. The hotel clerk was professional. We enjoyed the breakfast bar; it had plenty of choices, and the food was good. We also appreciated the infused water and coffee bar in the lobby.2022-11-09"
"The toilet didn't flush well. The customer service was outstanding. Not a bad hotel; give it a try.2022-08-30"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the room was spacious. I had to ask housekeeping for towels since there were none in our room. It was fairly quiet other than some children running and shouting in the hallway.2020-04-20"
"The room was clean and comfortable. I recommend this hotel.2024-01-26"
"The hotel was convenient, clean, and quiet. The staff was lovely. Plenty of dining options in the area. I'll stay here again.2023-09-12"
"Near I-40, I-885, Duke, the Veteran's Hospital, and many other arenas and event spaces. The hotel was clean. The staff was friendly, prepared for guests and special requests. An excellent choice.2023-01-25"
Free shuttle to attractions within 3-mile radius, M-F
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Exercise room
24-hour self-serve restaurant
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds, 2 pets per room - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Feb 2017 < Less
"An excellent experience. The hotel was clean, and the staff was courteous. The restaurant next door was overpriced, and the food was mediocre.2016-10-27"
"The hotel was new and modern, and the room was clean. The check-in clerks were friendly and helpful.2015-12-10"
"Nice location. The hotel didn't provide enough soap.2015-08-25"
"Conveniently located. The hotel had a nice atmosphere and clean rooms. Easy check-in and good complimentary breakfast buffet. I recommend staying here.2017-06-26"
"The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.2017-02-13"
"The hotel was quiet, and breakfast was excellent. Book it.2022-06-06"
"The hotel room was nice and clean. Fast check-in and easy access to the room, elevators, and ice machine.2022-05-04"
"A clean hotel with courteous and friendly employees. It was an older place, but kept in marvelous condition. We found it to be a great bargain while going back and forth to Duke Medical Center.2021-01-16"
"This motel was not what I was expecting. The room and decor were old and needed upgrading. The entire room smelled like it had years of built-up cigarette smoke. The carpet looked and smelled filthy, and the bed comforter looked old and dirty. I wouldn't even use the kitchen or microwave. The shower made a loud noise, and the water pressure was sporadic. The toilet ran all night, and one of the bedside lamps made a loud humming noise when it was on. The staff was helpful and friendly, and the location was convenient to my events. Don't recommend staying here.2015-11-03"
"The hotel room was beautiful and smelled clean. The evening clerk was so sweet, helpful, and kind. I forgot my phone charger, and she let me use hers. All the employees were pleasant. Book a room here.2023-05-04"
"The hotel clerk was courteous; he told me the best place to park, and gave me a room that suited my needs. The room was clean and had working amenities.2022-07-02"
"My 1st hotel room wasn't clean, so I had to go to the front desk and ask for a different room. There was no working TV in the 2nd hotel room, so I went to another hotel.2014-07-01"
"I loved this hotel. You'll want to stay longer than planned.2016-07-18"
"The junior suite at this hotel had a full-sized bed; we were expecting something larger.2015-11-20"
"The room was much smaller than I expected, and had a twin bed instead of a full-sized bed. I could hear noise from the hallway and lobby all night. Wouldn't stay at this hotel again, and don't recommend.2015-04-20"
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Address: 300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near Dean Smith Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
