Adam McCary

Review of Carolina Inn

Excellent service, sparking clean rooms and facili...

Excellent service, sparking clean rooms and facility. Love the charm and nostalgia of the hotel decor and rooms!! Very good location near to dining and shopping as well as UNC campus. We stayed with our two children as we were passing through on our travels. The beds were very comfortable, and we had adequate space in the room. The hotel is located just a few blocks from Franklin Street, which has a variety of restaurants, shops, coffee houses, ice cream shops, banks, and even a Target. We decided to take a stroll to Franklin Street and, while it was a little bit more then a quick walk, it was still doable for a 7 and 8 year old without any fuss. There was also an art gallery within walking distance with free admission. (I believe it was Akland Art Gallery. We did not have time to check it out but it looked like something to check out if you are in the area.)

The hotel has a 24 hour gift shop/pantry which is attended by an employee at all times, a restaurant in hotel, a morning room (with a few couches and a few small tables and chairs to eat at, a TV and a microwave if you need use of one.

The rooms have mini fridges, and coffee makers, but no microwave in room. We did not mind not having a microwave in the room as there was one available in the morning room if needed. Bed's and bedding were clean and comfortable.

There were plenty of cozy sitting areas both inside and outside the hotel. Grounds are well kept. And we noticed a fairly small business center but it was available to guests. Lots of conference and ball rooms available for rental as well.

We travel quite a bit and I have to say that the service, cleanliness, location and quaint decor made for an outstanding stay for a family of four traveling through. It was more then just a room for the night. It was an experience that broke up the monotonous long drives that accompany road trips.

We would definitely stay again!