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Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill Luxury Hotels: Stay in Style

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From , former About.com Guide

Whether you're in town for business, a University visit or the big game, you can take your pick of upscale and luxury hotels in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. A stay at these hotels will leave you feeling rested and pampered and the service is over the top. With urban, rural and even on-campus locations, you're sure to find one that suits your style. Many of them feature some of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill's finest restaurants, so be sure to stay for a meal.

1. Fearrington House

The Fearrington House Inn in Chapel Hill, NC.Fearrington House

Travel + Leisure calls Fearrigton House one of the top 100 hotels in the world. The Relais and Chateaux property is located just outside Chapel Hill, but it's country-house ambiance feels worlds away. The Fearington House Restaurant has been awareded five diamonds from AAA and is one of Open Table's Top 50 restaurants.

2. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Umstead, located near the SAS campus in Cary, NC is a tranquil and artful oasis. The beautiful decor and 12-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds invite serenity, as does their luxurious full service spa. Heron's restaurant offers three dinner menus, a-la-carte, vegetarian and wellness and a chef's five-course tasting menu.

3. The Carolina Inn

The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC.Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau

The Carolina Inn is a historic hotel centrally located on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Nicknamed "the university's living room," it sits on the location of the original chapel for which the town was named. The Carolina Crossroads restaurant features a seasonal menu and is rated Mobile Four Star and AAA Four Diamond.

4. The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

The Washington Duke Hotel and Golf Course in Durham, NCWADU & Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Washington Duke is settled near the main campus of Duke University and fronts the beautiful golf course. The hotel offers complimentary transportation to all areas of the university and medical center as well as the popular 9th Street area. Their signature restaurant, The Fairview Dining Room features contemporary cuisine and vast views of the Robert Trent Jones-designed course.

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