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With 53 guest rooms, elegant food and beverage, and mid-century design by acclaimed firm Commune, The Durham Hotel is the perfect downtown Durham venue for wedding weekend events, dining, and lodging for friends and family. As an independently owned and operated hotel, we are committed to personal service and have partnerships with local makers, farmers, and artisans. This, along with a central location walking distance to all downtown attractions and convenient to Duke University, means partnering with us to throw a unique Durham wedding is easy. Our private dining room, penthouse suite and private terrace, restaurant, and rooftop lounge are available for any size party for rehearsal dinners, receptions, private brunches, showers, and photo shoots.
Host a daytime ceremony on our roof, before moving downstairs to our first-floor restaurant for cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The main restaurant and outdoor patio can accommodate up to 150 guests with no dance floor or 100 guests for dinner and dancing. Host a smaller reception on our rooftop terrace or in our 2nd floor private dining room. We offer a range of seasonal menus and also serve locally sourced beer, wine, and cocktails for your post-ceremony reception. Most services are available in-house, including all beverage service, staffing, tables, chairs, and minimal décor for a truly unique indoor/outdoor space.
Rooms |
Penthouse Bridal Suite |
Rehearsal Dinners |
Roof |
Receptions |
Activities |
Photoshoot inquiries: all photoshoots require permission and coordination with hotel management. Please contact weddings@thedurham.com for information on location fees and to request a date and time.
Photo Credit: Fabiana Skubic Photography, Allie Mullin Photography, Nadia D Photography, V+T Photography, Meg Hill Photography, Katherine Miles Jones Photography, Meri Hyoky Photography, Riley Maclean Photography, L’Amour Foto
Our rooftop penthouse and private rooftop terrace is the perfect space for intimate pre-wedding gatherings with plenty of room for bridal party hair and makeup, breakfast al fresco, champagne & cocktails from the in-room wet bar, and photo ops on the roof.
To ensure an exceptional experience for all of our guests, the following policies apply when reserving the Penthouse Suite at The Durham Hotel:
* Ten (10) person maximum occupancy in the suite at any given time
* Music is not permitted on the terrace
* Outside catering is not permitted
* Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside or on the terrace
* All displays and/or decorations must be approved by the hotel prior to arrival (candles, rose petals, glitter, confetti, wax/oil warmers, portable heaters, tent, etc. are not permitted)
* Registered guest(s) is responsible for any damages to the suite and the associated fees
Exclusive rooftop annex
Large private terrace with city views
Spacious sitting room with butler bar
French doors
Plush, pillow top king bed
Handmade blankets from Raleigh Denim
Floor to ceiling windows allowing warm, natural light
Fillaree bath products
Walk-in showers with Japanese hinoki stool
Bathrobes & slippers
Original artwork
Spacious custom wooden desk
42-inch flat screen smart HDTV
High-speed internet service
Bluetooth charging station & alarm clock
Room Service and catering by restaurant team
Local, artisanal minibar items
Custom wooden desk
Original artwork
Counter Culture Coffee service
24-hour fitness studio
Show your guests the best of downtown Durham with group accommodations within walking distance of all downtown wedding venues, bars, restaurants, and theaters. With modern interiors, local collaborations, and personalized service, rooms at The Durham are designed to be warm and inviting. Your guests can choose sprawling suites or roomy king and double rooms and will find thoughtful touches and a residential feel, making them feel right at home.
Plush, pillow top king bed or two full-sized double beds
Handmade blankets from Raleigh Denim
Floor to ceiling windows allowing warm, natural light
Fillaree bath products
Walk-in showers with Japanese hinoki stool
Bathrobes & slippers
Original artwork
Spacious custom wooden desk
42-inch flat screen smart HDTV
High-speed internet service
Bluetooth charging station & alarm clock
Counter Culture Coffee Service
Room service
Local, artisanal minibar items
24-hour fitness studio
24-hour business center access
Comfortable and stylish with uniquely Durham amenities. Enjoy a comfy king bed, Raleigh Denim blanket, and Escazu chocolate. Views are obstructed by parts of the adjacent building. Connecting Deluxe King Obstructed to Deluxe Double Obstructed Rooms are available upon request.
Plush, pillow top king bed
Handmade blankets from Raleigh Denim
Fillaree bath products
Walk-in showers with Japanese hinoki stool
Bathrobes & slippers
Original artwork
Spacious custom wooden desk
42-inch flat screen smart HDTV
High-speed internet service
Bluetooth charging station & alarm clock
Counter Culture Coffee Service
Room service
Local, artisanal minibar items
24-hour fitness studio
24-hour business center access
Gather your closest friends and family together in celebration of the big day with a rehearsal dinner in our second-floor private dining room for up to 48 people, or in one of our more intimate spaces. Our chefs and restaurant team will work closely with you to craft a custom seasonal menu highlighting prime local ingredients perfect for any size gathering. Our managers and a dedicated team of servers and bartenders will provide our signature level of personalized service during your event.
Custom menus made with local, seasonal ingredients, printed in-house
Friendly, professional bartenders and servers
Use of in-house linens, tables, chairs, candles & votives, sound
Outside vendor recommendations for florals, rentals, AV
Coat check
Valet parking
Security
The Restaurant at The Durham, with its stunning two-story windows, custom geometric patterned carpet inspired by Anni Albers, chandeliers designed by Robert Lewis to mimic Yoshiro Tanaguchi’s light fixtures in the lobby at Tokyo’s Okura Hotel, mural by Chapel Hill artist Antoine Williams, patio perched above a cobblestone alley, and original curvilinear 2nd floor mezzanine overlooking the space, is a beautiful party space. Our chefs will work closely with you to tailor menus with family-style, stationed, or passed dishes that represent your taste and the restaurant’s trademark classic American flavors focusing on North Carolina’s abundance of outstanding local, seasonal ingredients.
Stock the bar with selections from our hand-crafted cocktail menu or work with our bar staff to create a signature cocktail for the evening. Choose beer and wine from a rotating list of beers from NC and beyond along with a hand-selected wine list.
Custom menus made with local, seasonal ingredients, printed in-house
Friendly, professional bartenders and servers
Use of in-house linens, tables, chairs, candles & votives, existing florals
Outside vendor recommendations for florals, rentals, AV, planners
Wedding cake recommendations
Coat Check
Valet Parking
Security
Your wedding guests will find no shortage of activities at The Durham and within walking distance of the hotel. Schedule relaxation time with your wedding party with morning vinyasa flow yoga classes taught by La Vita Yoga. Regularly scheduled classes are offered Thursdays at noon and Friday-Sunday at 9am on the roof; private classes are available for groups or individuals and can be arranged by calling the front desk at 919-768-8830. Mats, towels, and infused water provided. Classes are all-levels and complimentary for hotel guests; $10 for locals.
Arrange for bicycle rentals through the front desk so you and your guests can tool around downtown or check out the American Tobacco Trail.
With unbeatable 360-degree downtown views and raw bar, small plate, and hand-crafted cocktail menus, the roof is a beautiful setting for daytime wedding ceremonies, receptions, and showers. It is also available for group reservations during evening service hours.
Sun: 12 – 10pm
Mon-Thurs: 5pm – 12am
Fri-Sat: 4pm – 12am
Sun: 12 – 9pm
Mon-Thurs: 5pm – 10pm
Fri-Sat: 4pm – 11pm
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Comfortable, stylish design with turndown service and Counter Culture coffee service. Connecting Deluxe King to Deluxe Double Rooms are available upon request.
Plush, pillow top king bed
Handmade blankets from Raleigh Denim
Floor to ceiling windows allowing warm, natural light
Red Flower bath products
Walk-in showers with Japanese hinoki stool
Bathrobes & slippers
Original artwork
Spacious custom wooden desk
42-inch flat screen smart HDTV
High-speed internet service
Bluetooth charging station & alarm clock
Evening turndown service
Counter Culture Coffee Service
Classic continental breakfast served in the coffee shop
Room service menu by Chef Andrea Reusing
Local, artisanal minibar items
24-hour fitness studio
24-hour business center access