The Siena Hotel, Autograph Collection, Chapel Hill

The Siena Hotel, Autograph Collection - A Tuscan-inspired boutique hotel with a Four Diamond Italian restaurant and European elegance

Located on East Franklin Street, this Italian-inspired Chapel Hill hotel welcomes guests through brass lobby doors into a world of European luxury. The Siena Hotel, Autograph Collection features hand-selected European furniture, Italian marble floors, and majestic columns set against rich fabrics and colors. Il Palio, the state's only Four Diamond Italian restaurant, serves regional classics with ingredients from local farmers and artisan producers, complemented by wines from all 20 Italian regions. Three meeting rooms with windows occupy the first floor, while guest rooms showcase marble bathrooms and spacious sitting areas with large couches and plush armchairs. The Siena Hotel maintains accessibility throughout, including mobility-accessible rooms with roll-in showers and accessible routes from public entrances. The property sits 0.5 miles from University Mall and Downtown Chapel Hill, with multiple dining options within 0.5 miles, including Cerritos Cantina and Tandoor Indian Restaurant. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 18.5 miles away.

Pros

Property offers complimentary access to Chapel Hill YMCA with indoor pool, fitness classes, and pilates

Guests can arrange tee times at UNC's Finely Golf Course, redesigned by Tom Fazio

Private corridor after entrance provides genuine privacy

Each room features a Keurig Coffee Maker and in-room safe

Cons

Located 18.5 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

University area location may be busy during academic events