Visiting Duke, NC Chapel Hill, or the surrounding area? Stay here! GREAT place. Such a nice surprise. Excellent location, not far from the schools, close to restaurants, decent shopping etc. Nice gym, and very pretty lake outside that's great for joggers. Awesome staff, excellent food, great rooms. Had our two-year old with us and they brought a crib with baby... More

The Umstead is a top property that can stand up to any luxury hotel in NC and beyond. It is located in Cary, which is a bedroom community for Raleigh. It is off the I-85 interstate highway, which makes it easy to get locate. It's also gives one a central location to get Raleigh, Durham or chapel hill. The rooms... More

Attending a business retreat at the Umstead is really a double bonus. The meeting rooms were great and the guest rooms were awesome. Attention to detail pervades this property. For special plusses there is the size of the room and comfort of the furniture, the nightly turndown service, and the extraordinary quiet of the hallways and door opening and closing.... More

This was my 4th time at the Umstead and each time it keeps getting better. The rooms are great. Outdoor pool refreshing. Breakfast downstairs was superb and a great value. The grounds are just relaxing and I love the trail around the lake. Only a 10 min drive from airport. Linens and pillows are so soft. I hate to leave... More

Right on par with Ritz-Carltons or Four Seasons. Everything is first class, from the service to the rooms to the Spa. You would think you were in some resort area when you're there. Price is up there with the best hotel chains, but so is the level of service. More

Our family had a girls overnight stay,it was wonderful. The was good the staff was friendly and smiling. The suite was very clean. Everybody went out of there way to make us comfortable. Keep up the good work. More

I have held multiple events at this hotel. The service and food has always been wonderful and for event planners the staff will make your life very easy. I will host future events there. I did have a few issues in my room, but the staff took care of it immediately. I would recommend this hotel to anyone but all... More

We stayed one night, and had a massage in the spa. Celebrating our 10th anniversary The good: Room was beautiful. Received sparkling wine and strawberries as a part of our package- the wine was really good. The spa was great (couples massage). Service everywhere was impeccable. The bad: I get it, down pillows are supposed to be luxurious. However, the... More

The Umstead is as close as you can get to perfection in the USA. I could go on and on, but, suffice it to say upon my departure six men opened the doors. It is elegant in it's simplicity. My sincere congratulations to each and every staff member, management, including the Chef, and ownership.....you all just continue to get better... More