21c Museum Hotel Durham, Durham21c Museum Hotel Durham in Durham, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 11 of 29 hotels we score in Durham. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $182 a night (cached, not a live quote).21c Museum Hotel Durham occupies the historic Hill Building at 111 N Corcoran St in downtown Durham, North Carolina, close to the convention centre and a short walk from the Durham Performing Arts Center. Opened in 2015, it has 125 rooms and suites, a contemporary art museum with free 24-hour access to its exhibitions, the Counting House restaurant serving seasonal North Carolina cooking, a bar, spa, sauna and a round-the-clock gym. Free in-room WiFi and pet-friendly rooms are available, and the front desk operates 24 hours. It suits travellers who want an art-focused, city-centre stay. Some guests report thin walls between rooms, so light sleepers may want to ask for a quiet room.What stands out

Friendly, welcoming staff

Clean, comfortable rooms

Free 24-hour art museum

Good downtown Durham location

Watch out for

Walls between rooms can be thin

Beds not comfortable for some guests

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