Since 1969
The Tower on Hillsborough
A Landmark, Kept Turning
The round tower has been part of Raleigh’s skyline since 1969. More than five decades later, its distinctive shape remains a familiar sight on Hillsborough Street. Today, the building has been reimagined as Hotel Indigo Raleigh Downtown with many of its original architectural details still in place.
The Timeline
From 1969 to the Present
See how the round tower has evolved over more than five decades in downtown Raleigh.
The Tower Rises
The cylindrical tower opened on Hillsborough Street in 1969 as downtown Raleigh continued to grow. Its curved silhouette and mid-century design made the building easy to recognize from the start.
A Downtown Landmark
For the next several decades, the round tower remained a familiar part of downtown Raleigh. The city changed around it, but the building’s distinctive shape continued to stand out along Hillsborough Street.
A New Future Takes Shape
Plans to give the building a new purpose began taking shape in the 2010s. The restoration preserved the tower’s defining architecture and prepared the building for its transformation into a hotel.
Hotel Indigo Raleigh Downtown
Today, the round tower is home to a 204-room boutique hotel. Guests can still see the building’s original character in its curved architecture, now paired with artwork and design details inspired by Raleigh and North Carolina. High Ground Lounge sits at the top on the 20th floor.
Kept & Restored
Mid-Century, Made Warm
The Restoration Ethos
The restoration started with the features that made the tower recognizable in the first place. Its curved glass and original architecture remain central to the building today. Updated interiors make the space feel current while staying true to its mid-century roots.
- KeptThe curve & the bones
- Added204 boutique rooms
- CrownedHigh Ground Lounge, 20th Floor
- HonoredLocal makers throughout
Stay in the Story
Make the Landmark Yours
More than 50 years after the tower first opened, you can experience this Raleigh landmark for yourself. Stay in one of its curved guest rooms, explore downtown from Hillsborough Street, and see the city from the 20th floor.