This hotel is an 8 minute walk from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and 18 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Guests will enjoy a made-to-order hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and an on-site restaurant. A small refrigerator, 37-inch flat-screen cable TV, and an iPod docking station are featured in all guest rooms. The Franklin Hotel suites offer a 47-inch flat-screen cable TV. Select rooms include a spa tub. Guests will be greeted with lemonade, tea, and cookies at the 24-hour front desk. The Franklin Hotel provides a business center with fax and photocopying facilities for added convenience. The Roberts Lounge serves classic American cuisine including hamburgers and flatbreads and offers a beer and wine selection. Outdoor patio sitting is available. Live entertainment is offered on select nights. Historical Chapel Hill downtown and Ackland Art Museum are a 7 minute walk from the property. The Dean E. Smith Center concert and sports venue is 2 miles away.