As everyone’s travel plans have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you might still be feeling like you want to get away even though many destinations have quarantine regulations or extreme social distancing guidelines still in place. Reimagining your vacation as a staycation isn’t ideal but booking a room at Unscripted Durham is just the thing to make you forget your travel troubles. The former Jack Tar Hotel has been renovated and reinvented as a boutique hotel with a fresh and innovative outlook toward hospitality.
A Refreshed and Renewed Experience
At Unscripted Durham, the decor, atmosphere, and amenities combine the best of mid-century design with today’s expectations for luxury travel experiences. Shared spaces include the Studio and the outdoor Patio where you can gather and enjoy drinks, light fare, and live music with a throwback feel. The glam-Americana style guest rooms offer hypoallergenic bedding, flat-screen televisions, and bedside USB ports, along with luxe bathroom amenities and plush linens and towels.
Guest amenities include a fitness center that’s open 24-hours, seven days a week, and bicycle rentals for fitness or sightseeing. Since the hotel is pet-friendly, there’s no reason to leave your dog at home. The seasonal rooftop pool offers plenty of lounge areas and stellar skyline views. For the best working staycation, book the Studio King, where there’s enough room to spread out your laptop and be productive while keeping the rest of your room relaxation-focused.
Everything You Need is Here
With all of the on-site dining options here, you’ll be sure to find familiar favorites and exciting new flavors. Seasonal dining on the Patio showcases traditional American fare like burgers, salads, and wraps. Get your poolside drinks here, too; cocktails are available by the glass or pitcher. Don’t miss the chicken and waffles and the shrimp and grits served at the weekend brunch on the Patio. Dining options include Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter diner, Neomonde Mediterranean, and Pour Taproom, as well as light fare and drinks served at the Studio or to-go from All-Day cafe and market, although COVID-19 restrictions may limit hours and service.
Cut loose on weekends with live music and entertainment on-site, from Flashback Friday to Dine and Vibes on Saturday nights and Reggae at the Rooftop on Sunday afternoons. Live music performers include the Wiley Fosters every Saturday through the end of September.
The Perks of a Staycation
Booking a stay at Unscripted Durham makes enjoying local sports, arts, and culture even easier. The hotel is just a short distance from the Durham Performing Arts Center and the Motorco Music Hall, as well as the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. You’re also near restaurants, bars, and cafes, plus the best in local shopping from small boutiques and upscale shops just waiting to be discovered by you.
Healthy Hospitality
Guests of the hotel will notice increased safety measures like mask requirements, social distancing in shared spaces, extra hand-sanitizing stations, and the use of digital menus in the restaurant which can be accessed by QR codes on smartphones. Behind the scenes, hotel staff are also adhering to local, state, and federal cleaning and sanitizing guidelines as well as industry standards. These efforts are designed to ensure that guests’ health and safety is prioritized in keeping with the hotel’s high standards for hospitality.
At Unscripted Durham, you’ll enjoy all the great perks of travel while staying close to home. From the rooms to the on-site dining and amenities, the hotel has everything you could want to feel relaxed and pampered during your visit. And because it’s so close to home, staying at Unscripted Durham can easily become your new number one staycation getaway.
