101 Erwin Rd

Location. The Residence Inn Chapel Hill (N.C.) opened in 2007 and sits on a 13 acre wooded area off Interstate 40. The hotel is located within two miles of Franklin Street, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Dean Dome. Duke University is eight miles away.

Hotel Features. Buffet style breakfasts are served each morning and complimentary evening receptions are featured at the Gatehouse Monday through Thursday. A barbecue area, an outdoor pool and a spa tub grace the hotel grounds, while the fitness room features cardiovascular equipment and weight machines.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms boast beds with decorative bed scarves, 300 thread count linens and down duvets. Stainless steel appliances and granite countertops add appeal. All suites feature 32 inch LCD televisions and high speed wired and wireless Internet access. Select suites offer gas fireplaces and tiled showers. Kitchens are equipped with refrigerators, dishwashers, conventional ovens, cookware, coffeemakers and microwave ovens.

Expert Tip. A theater room on site features a 52 inch television and DVD player.