The former Omni has been renovated (in fact they're still working on some of the rooms, but it wasn't intrusive) with considerably more flair than your standard generic chain hotel usually puts into it. Everything was good--the room service breakfast, the bar drinks, the staff, the bed--and the value was exceptional. We never felt overcharged, which is rare with downtown... more

Location isn't a huge benefit to this hotel, given the state of Durham, (being a town that's a bit blighted and behind the times). However, the hotel is a jewel in these surroundings. Modern room furnishings, a great restaurant/bar, and full-service hotel touches made my stay better than average here. The valet parking is useful, given that the parking is... more

We stayed at the downtown Durham Marriott in December 2007, while our daughter was performing in the TYB Nutcracker at the Carolina Theatre. We had two adjoining rooms, one with a king and the other with two queens. The staff was wonderful! Our bellman was extremely helpful with unloading our car and parking across the street. Any time we needed... more

This hotel is nice but average. The service is excellent the rooms are pretty standard. The restaurant downstairs is pretty pricey and there is no gym on the property. The tell you to go to the YMCA across the street and down a block. I don't think that is very good for a hotel chain like the Marriott to ask... more

We booked stay on priceline for $51 a night, so quite a deal. But rooms were old as were bathrooms. New beds and TV. They said redoing in a few months. Parking was across the street. The YMCA was very nice and about a block away- gave free passes at front desk. The Carolina Theater was accessible from the hotel-... more

The hotel was very nice inside, staff was friendly, and the room was clean. I was lucky enough to get a corner room on the 4th floor with 2 walls of windows, but unfortunately, Raleigh is not much to look at. (I literally had a clear view of the Lucky Strike factory smoke stack. Yipee!) I was there on business,... more

Beautiful hotel with first class service. Friendly employees. Perfectly clean room with the MOST comfortable beds we have ever slept on. Room service breakfast was good, but the hotel restaurantt was way overpriced for what they served. Only negative was the NO SMOKING policy. Everybody in the lounge wanted to smoke-yet you had to take a long walk outside to... more

I traveled to Durham for a medical appointment and stumbled upon this great hotel through Tripadvisor. I was VERY pleased with this place and WILL stay again sometime in the near future. The service was great and the hotel beds were VERY comfy. Since I joined trip advisor I always check other reviews before I stay. This was another great... more

A one night stay on our way to the beach, but a very pleasant surprise. Durham's downtown is in a redevelopment transition, but the Marriott stands out as a first class hotel in an otherwise empty part of the small downtown. Large, quiet, well furnished and very comfortable rooms, an exceptionally helpful and friendly staff and two restaurants on site.... more