How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown: $223 a night all in, Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
#3 of 6 hotels in Downtown Durham by Axel's takeDowntown Durham is #2 of 8 places to stay in Raleigh-Durham
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3-star hotel · Aloft · 345 Blackwell Street, Durham
ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Gift shop
Hotels in Raleigh-Durhama modern, select-service 3-star beside DPAC
8.3/10
A strong downtown pick for shows and baseball, with convenience rather than full-service frills.
This modern, select-service 3-star makes most sense when Durham’s entertainment district is the point of your trip. DPAC, the Bulls ballpark and American Tobacco Campus are right outside, with restaurants nearby. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, helpful staff and generously sized rooms. We’d choose it for a show weekend or downtown business stay rather than a hotel-centered getaway.
The trade-offs are straightforward: parking and breakfast cost extra, housekeeping is every other day, and dining is mostly casual bar food and grab-and-go options. Some guests flag train noise, dim lighting and awkward room layouts. The small outdoor pool is a bonus, but an August 2026 guest reported it closed during their stay; confirm availability if swimming matters. Skip it if silence or full-service dining tops your list.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$390 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$316 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$223 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$223 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$378 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$378 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$327 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$353 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$236 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$300 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$247 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown: $223 a night all in, Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
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A strong downtown pick for shows and baseball, with convenience rather than full-service frills. a modern, select-service 3-star beside DPAC, scored for what it is.
This modern, select-service 3-star makes most sense when Durham’s entertainment district is the point of your trip. DPAC, the Bulls ballpark and American Tobacco Campus are right outside, with restaurants nearby. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, helpful staff and generously sized rooms. We’d choose it for a show weekend or downtown business stay rather than a hotel-centered getaway.
The trade-offs are straightforward: parking and breakfast cost extra, housekeeping is every other day, and dining is mostly casual bar food and grab-and-go options. Some guests flag train noise, dim lighting and awkward room layouts. The small outdoor pool is a bonus, but an August 2026 guest reported it closed during their stay; confirm availability if swimming matters. Skip it if silence or full-service dining tops your list.
Best for: DPAC show weekends; Durham Bulls fans; downtown business travelers
Watch out for: Train noise in some rooms; Parking and breakfast cost extra; Confirm outdoor pool availability
Location: Excellent for walking to DPAC, the ballpark, American Tobacco Campus and restaurants.
Rooms: Often praised for space and comfort; some guests dislike dim lighting and the bathroom layout.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com and recent Expedia guest feedback.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise; the hotel schedules housekeeping every other day.
Amenities: Small heated outdoor pool, 24-hour gym and lobby bar; dining is casual rather than full-service.
Fees and surprises: Parking, breakfast, dogs and EV charging carry charges; collect a garage QR pass at reception.
Axel's opinion of Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $390 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included, bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $316 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $223 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $223 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $378 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $378 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $327 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $353 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $236 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $300 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $247 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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