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Join us in the heart of downtown Durham for an unforgettable reunion weekend! The Durham Marriott City Center is the official host hotel for the 2025 Thomas Family Reunion. With modern amenities, spacious rooms, and direct access to the Durham Convention Center — where all major reunion events will take place — this location offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and community.

Why Stay at the Reunion Hotel?

• Ultimate Convenience: The hotel is directly connected to our event space at the Durham Convention Center. Roll out of bed and right into the action!
• Maximized Family Time: From morning coffee chats in the lobby to late-night laughs in the hospitality room, staying onsite makes it easier to connect.
• Lower-Than-Normal Rate: Through creative planning and negotiated concessions, we’ve made it possible for family members to pay only $125 per night — a significant discount off the hotel’s standard rate.
• Perks Just For You:
  • Breakfast included for all registered attendees, including out-of-town and local attendees
  • Private hospitality room all weekend for on-site activities and gatherings
  • Free daily valet parking for senior family members 80+ (1 car per room)
  • Discounted $10 valet parking non-senior family members
  • Free weekend parking for all guests in the Durham Center Garage*

Booking Details

• Rate: $125 per night (plus tax and fees)
• Online Booking Link: Book Now
• Cutoff Date: July 4, 2025 – Reserve your room before this date to lock in the special rate and ensure availability.
• Phone Reservations: If you prefer to book by phone, call the Durham Marriott at (919) 768-6000 and mention “Thomas Family Reunion 2025.”

*Parking Information

Whether you’re staying at the Durham Marriott City Center or just joining us for the day at the Durham Convention Center, there are plenty of convenient parking options nearby:

• Valet Parking:
  • Free Daily Valet Parking for Seniors (80+): Available to senior family members staying at the Marriott (1 car per room).
  • Discounted Valet Parking for Other Guests: Family members not in the 80+ group can access discounted valet parking for $10/day.
• Nearby Public Parking:
  • The Durham Center Garage is directly across the street and offers 719 spaces.
    • Entrances:
      • Level 1 entrance: Right side of W Morgan Street
      • Upper levels: Entrance via Foster Street
    • Rates:
      • Weekdays: $2.25/hour (8 AM – 7 PM)
        Example: If you arrive at 3 PM on Friday and leave after 7 PM, the most you’d pay is around $10.
      • Weekends: FREE starting Friday at 7 PM through Sunday
• Additional public garages are all within a short walking distance:
  • Corcoran Street Garage
  • Chapel Hill Street Garage
  • Church Street Garage
  • Lot across from the Convention Center
• On-Street Parking
  • Metered parking is also available near the hotel and event spaces.
  • Free after 7 PM and on weekends.