The Durham Hotel
The Durham Hotel is a modern, urban hotel in downtown Durham with 53 guest rooms and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.
The Durham Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Durham, United States, hosting 100 at dinner and 125 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$29,000 (our estimate).
About The Durham Hotel
The Durham Hotel is a modern, urban hotel in downtown Durham with 53 guest rooms and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 100 for a dinner and holds 125 standing, with in-house catering handled by the hotel team.
Full buyouts are available, and the minimum spend starts at 1,500 USD, with larger full-property celebrations running to around 15,000 USD by our estimate.
Guest accommodation ranges from Superior King Rooms for two to Deluxe Double Rooms with two double beds sleeping up to four, and the hotel sits roughly 22 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) by our estimate.
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We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary with a getaway to Durham. We were greeted by Gary and quickly felt welcome. We shared why we were there and he treated us to drinks and breakfast the next morning.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 100 guests
- Standing reception
- 125 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 53 rooms
- Room types
- 7 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$1,500 to US$15,000 venue feeAisle estimate
- Minimum spend
- US$1,500
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- RDU, 22 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 53 guest rooms across seven room types, including Superior King Suites and Deluxe Double Rooms sleeping up to four
- Meeting and banquet space seating 100 for dinner or 125 standing
- In-house catering, with declared wedding services (thedurham.com/weddings)
- Full venue buyout available, minimum spend 1,500 USD
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- RDU · about 22 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into RDU.
- Direct line
- (919) 768-8830
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can The Durham Hotel host?+
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 100 guests for a seated dinner and accommodates up to 125 standing.
Can we book the whole hotel?+
Yes, a buyout is available. The minimum spend is 1,500 USD, and we estimate full buyout celebrations can reach around 15,000 USD depending on scope.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is handled in-house by the hotel.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
There are 53 rooms in total, including Superior King Rooms, Superior King Suites and Deluxe King Rooms for two, plus Superior and Deluxe Double Rooms with two double beds for up to four guests.
How do we get in touch?+
Call +1 919-768-8830 or email info@thedurham.com. Wedding details are also published at thedurham.com/weddings.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 100 guests
“Capacity: 100 seated, 125 reception style”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 125 guests
“Capacity: 100 seated, 125 reception style”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 53 rooms
“With 53 mid-century modern rooms or suites, local collaborations, and personalized service; rooms at The Durham are designed to be warm and inviting.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 7 listed
“Superior King Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“With its unbeatable views of downtown Durham, the Roof is our most desired space.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesIn-house catering: Yes
“Our food and beverage team will work closely with you to tailor menus with family-style, stationed, or passed dishes that represent your taste and the kitchen’s focus on North Carolina’s abundance of outstanding seasonal ingredients.”
Read the source for in-house cateringMinimum spend: US$1,500
“Starting at: $1,500 food & beverage minimum (excluding tax and service charges)”
Read the source for minimum spendEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“There are three flexible areas providing guests a truly memorable experience – the open-air “patio,” covered seating (can be enclosed and heated), and our indoor bar.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, modern, elegant
“A mid-century modern boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, The Durham is a vibrant destination, inspired by the spirit of its namesake city.”
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