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 furnishings

Located on East Franklin Street, this Italian-inspired Chapel Hill hotel features marble floors, majestic columns, and hand-selected European furniture throughout. The Siena Hotel, Autograph Collection welcomes guests through brass lobby doors into spaces adorned with antiques and rich colorful furnishings. Il Palio, the state's only Four Diamond Italian restaurant, serves dishes crafted from local farm ingredients and offers wines from all 20 Italian regions. Guest rooms include French doors, marble bathrooms, and sitting areas with plush armchairs. Three windowed meeting rooms accommodate business functions, while the YMCA partnership provides access to fitness facilities, including an indoor pool and exercise classes. The Autograph Collection property sits 0.5 miles from University Mall and 1.5 miles from the University of North Carolina, with several dining options within 0.5 miles radius.

Pros

Private corridor entrance enhances guest privacy

Complimentary access to nearby YMCA with indoor pool and fitness classes

On-site valet parking with wheelchair accessibility

Extensive wine selection featuring all 20 Italian wine regions

Cons

18.5 miles distance from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Limited on-site fitness facilities