Rizzo Conference Center is a sophisticated meeting destination owned by the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Created specifically for executive learning and training, this extraordinary education center is just minutes from Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The Center’s secluded 28-acre setting and thoughtfully planned architectural features encourage fresh perspectives and creative thinking. From attractive meeting rooms to a serene outdoor arboretum area, the Center is designed for productive and pleasurable meetings.
Meeting rooms are equipped with up-to-the-minute presentation and instructional technology, including High-Speed Internet Access and Wi-Fi. All meeting space meets the standards of the International Association of Conference Centers.
Historic DuBose House, a gracious Georgian Revival home, is the Center’s gathering place for dining and relaxation. The Sports Bar and extensive fitness center are popular recreation choices, while guest rooms create a private haven.
This sophisticated, self-contained executive conference center is an inviting and relaxing setting. Choose a comfortable, well-appointed room in McLean Hall, or an elegant deluxe room or suite in the landmark DuBose House.
McLean Hall combines elegant accommodations with the unique requirements of an upscale executive education center. The 116 guest rooms are located in four wings intersecting in a lobby and lounge area.
All are furnished with leather recliners, flat-screen televisions and Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree beds with a plush top mattress, deluxe linens, down comforter and jumbo pillows. A well-lit study area in each room includes direct dial, dual-line phone with voice mail, coffee maker, complimentary High-Speed Internet Access and Wi-Fi along with remote printing capabilities. Attractive bathrooms feature a selection of Neutrogena® products. Guest laundry services are available, as well as 24-hour guest pantries stocked with a variety of snacks and beverages.
The historic DuBose House, a Georgian Revival home on the National Register of Historic Places, offers one elegant suite on the second floor, and three deluxe rooms with two double beds on the third floor, located adjacent to a parlor area. Experience a standard of elegance reminiscent of an exclusive bed and breakfast inn at DuBose House.
120 luxurious guest rooms, including one suite and three deluxe double bedded rooms, designed with executive features and amenities including complimentary High-Speed Internet Access and Wi-Fi
Elegant conferee dining in the DuBose House for breakfast, lunch and dinner
UNC-themed Sports Bar with light menu, big-screen TV, darts, board games, poker table and billiards
Dining events for up to 250 guests; creative indoor and outdoor themed events
Recreational offerings including spacious health club with sauna; outdoor basketball court and jogging trails
Free-form outdoor pool with beautifully landscaped terrace and historic pool house
Championship golf nearby
Convenient to Research Triangle Park and downtown Chapel Hill
Minutes from the University of North Carolina campus
Easy walk to shops and cafés in the adjacent Meadowmont community
15 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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Dining
The DuBose House is the dining and social center for guests. This distinguished Georgian Revival house, built in 1933, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In this elegant setting, Executive Chef Chad Christy and his culinary team treat guests to seasonally inspired menu choices at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether it’s breakfast with colleagues, a poolside barbecue or a gala occasion, our cuisine is the highlight of every event.
The congenial atmosphere of the UNC-themed Sports Bar creates a favorite space to meet for beverages, light fare and after-hours networking and relaxation. Enjoy some camaraderie, drinks and snacks after a business meeting.
For special events, the beautiful Magnolia Room hosts up to 250 for dinner and 350 for receptions. The Meadowmont Room, garden-view terrace, poolside patio and pool house are also available for events.
Why People Like to Work for Us
WHO WE ARE:
Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development.
Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size.
This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business.
OUR CULTURE:
Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with Destination Hotels & Resorts.
Our associates are proud to work here!
Property Statistics
Year built
1933
Number of rooms
120
Food & Beverage Outlets
Restaurants
Casual/3 meal
Lounges
Sports Bar
Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Outdoor Pools
GUEST ROOMS
Leather recliners
Flat-screen televisions
Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree beds with a plush top mattress
Deluxe linens
Down comforter and jumbo pillows
A well-lit study area in each room includes direct dial, dual-line phone with voice mail
Coffee maker
Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
Wi-Fi along with remote printing capabilities
BATHROOMS
Selection of Neutrogena® products
OTHER SERVICES
Guest laundry services are available
24-hour guest pantries stocked with a variety of snacks and beverages.
Casual/3 meal
