Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, assumed management of the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Located within the Triangle region of North Carolina anchored by three prominent universities - University of North Carolina, Duke University and North Carolina State University, the Sheraton Chapel Hill will be positioned to be a primary choice for prospective students, professors, families and fans. Guests are able to visit Franklin Street, the heart of UNC’s campus, dine at local restaurants and visit local boutiques, all within a short distance from the hotel. The Sheraton Chapel Hill is located near Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and is proximate to Research Triangle Park which houses more than 200 companies, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, the Dean Dome, Playmakers Theatre, the Carolina Basketball Museum and the Ackland Art Museum.
“We are very pleased to enter into a management agreement with the ownership group at the Sheraton Chapel Hill and are delighted to be selected to manage this property. With a 55-year history of operating excellent independent and branded hotels, we see an opportunity to partner with the hotel’s owners to create additional value through enhancements to the guest experience and overall operational excellence. We look forward to bringing our strong management expertise, long-standing experience operating hotels in university markets, and our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences to Chapel Hill visitors and residents alike,” Joseph Khairallah, president and COO of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, said in a statement.
The Sheraton Chapel Hill consists of 168 guestrooms and suites, 16,000 square feet of meeting space, an on-site restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool and sun deck and local shuttle service. Sheraton Club VIP guests are able to enjoy exclusive benefits in the Sheraton Club Lounge, offering round-the-clock access to the Club lounge and preferred rooms, Starbucks coffee, business center services and food and beverage selections, including complimentary daily breakfast, all-day snacks and evening hors d’oeuvres. The Sheraton Chapel Hill also offers Link@Sheraton internet stations and ethernet ports for guests who need to stay connected throughout the day.