The Colonial Inn an Ascend Collection Hotel | Hotel in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hillsborough mornings, soft light, a balcony with room to pause.
Set in Hillsborough, The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel places you within reach of Duke University, American Tobacco Campus, and the college stadiums around town, including Wallace Wade Stadium and Kenan Memorial Stadium. This Hotels stay brings a straightforward base for days spent moving between campus visits, local stops, and the wider Triangle, with Raleigh-Durham International Airport also within driving distance.Inside, the focus stays on comfort and ease. Rooms come with air conditioning and a TV, while free WiFi keeps plans, maps, and messages close at hand. When you want an easy meal without leaving the property, the restaurant and bar offer a simple place to settle in, and room service adds another option after a long day out. A shared lounge gives you space to slow down between plans, and the 24-hour front desk keeps the arrival and overnight rhythm flexible.Practical details are part of the stay too, from parking to accessibility features that include wheelchair access. The setting also keeps you within a workable drive of Umstead State Park, while the hotel itself stays grounded in the day to day needs of travel with guest services, security features, and a smoke-free environment. In Hillsborough, The Colonial Inn feels like a reliable place to return to, with the essentials in place and the pace kept calm.
24-hour front desk, air conditioning, 12 miles from Duke University

- Arrival
- Check-in requires photo ID, credit card, and age 21.
- Design
- 4-star accommodations, shared lounge and restaurant
- Bath products
- Wheelchair accessible, Raised toilet, Lowered sink
- Tech
- Free WiFi, TV, air conditioning, Internet
Air-conditioned rooms with TV for simple overnight stays
A restaurant, bar, and shared lounge downstairs
The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews
Beautiful peaceful setting and location for college graduation stay at The Colonial.
Nice place but pricey.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The property offers free parking, street parking, and accessible parking.
No. Pets are not allowed.
Yes. The property offers free WiFi.
Yes. You can dine at the restaurant or stop by the bar, and there is also a coffee house on site.
Yes. The property is wheelchair accessible and includes features such as grab rails, a lowered sink, and a raised toilet.
The minimum age for check-in is 21.