Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill

It all began with a vision.
Surprise our guests, whoever they were, wherever they came from. Whether from around the corner, or another part of the world, take them aback, give them something they did not expect.   The look and feel of world-class luxury hotels... in the heart of gracious Southern living, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

When we set out to build the Siena, there was one central idea.Make every room look and feel like a world-class luxury boutique hotel. We could have built more rooms in the same space, but we decided on just 79. Seventy-nine very special, very well-appointed sanctuaries, with space to stretch out, relax and forget the cares of the day. Each room is individually appointed, each with its own décor. Elaborate gilded mirrors, artwork from European artists with classic style; and, a rarity in today's world: Hand-carved armories. Each room has a large, handcrafted executive desk with a custom-made leather writing blotter. The large marble bathroom and vanity will take you back to your last trip abroad; some suites contain circular Roman baths. Open your French doors and look out over the fountain, garden, on to Franklin Street-or a small wooded area behind the Siena.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, one of the largest planetariums in the United States, is located on the north end of the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Morehead Center Building and grounds, complete with a 68-foot, domed Star Theater and Zeiss Model VI Star Projector, scientific exhibits and classrooms, 24-inch Cassegrain reflecting telescope and observation decks, Visitors' Center, art galleries, rose gardens and the massive sundial were built for students of all ages with all interests. The Morehead Center is located near several other attractions in Chapel Hill.

Many of the planetarium's shows are completely original, written and produced on location at the Morehead Center.