Downtown Boutique Durham Hotel with Modern Energy and Vibrant Design
Formerly the Jack Tar Hotel that operated in the 1960s, Unscripted Durham offers 74 boutique rooms and suites—all with a refreshed midcentury vibe—and is located downtown within walking distance of Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Durham Performing Arts Center. Our stylish hotel features a rooftop pool and numerous places to eat and drink, The Patio, a seasonal rooftop pool that offers a full-service restaurant and bar, and The Studio, where you can sip the perfect craft cocktail and enjoy a variety of shareable plates. Additional on-site options include Neomonde Mediterranean and our Pour Taproom. his hotel now participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program as a JdV by Hyatt hotel.
Rooms & Suites
Unwind in one of our boutique rooms or suites that boasts unmatched character. Unscripted Durham’s blend of mid-century design—which honors the building’s history—and contemporary functionality make a bold statement in downtown Durham.
Take a Look Around
Neighborhood Guide
Celebrate the Joy of Life
As part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, we invite you to make each stay yours truly. A community for the spirited, the light-hearted and the young-at-heart, JdV by Hyatt is a collection of vibrant, independent and inclusive hotels that reflect the neighborhoods we call home.
Eat & Drink
The Studio
As downtown Durham’s living room, The Studio is a vibrant bar and lounge perfect to socialize, hang out and get inspired while spending time with friends and family.
Events & Gatherings
Meetings
Keep your group together at our boutique hotel in Durham, North Carolina. Our hotel rooms are perfect for arranging room blocks for your guests to enjoy while visiting downtown.
Amenities
Business Services
Concierge
Fitness Center
Meeting Facilities
Self Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Restaurant On-Site
Your Furry Friend Is Welcome, Too
We gladly welcome your traveling canine companions. Unscripted Durham limits pets to two dogs. All dogs must be housebroken. *We welcome guests with disabilities traveling with their service animals. Service animals are not pets and are not subject to this Pet Policy. For more information, please contact the hotel.
Pet Fees
1–3 nights: Nonrefundable fee: $50
4–6 nights: Nonrefundable fee: $75
7–30 nights: Nonrefundable fee: $100
Weight Limits
Combined pets weight limit: 75 Pounds
Maximum number of pets is 2.
Destination Fee
A daily destination fee of $14.99 plus tax (subject to change) is applied to each room of your stay in order to provide services and amenities that enhance the guest experience.
Accessibility at Our Hotel
We are committed to providing equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities. The features also make this hotel more accessible for older individuals with changing abilities to ensure a seamless experience. Our overall goal is to improve usability throughout the hotel for all guests.
Offers
In the Area
Stay at our boutique hotel in the heart of Durham, North Carolina, where the area’s best attractions await. Nosh on delicious local fare—like upscale cuisine from Alley Twenty Six or handmade ice cream from The Parlour—and explore Durham’s history and culture across myriad museums, all within a short distance of our hotel. See a show at Durham Performing Arts Center or take the kids on scenic hikes at Cole Mill Trail or for a day of fun at Durham Athletic Park.
Durham Convention Center
0.09 Miles away
Durham Performing Arts Center
0.24 Miles away
Duke University
2.1 Miles away
Carolina Theater
0.12 Miles away
