2Tall...I live in the area...SPG only has 3 properties in the area, all 3 are sherton and not sure I'd put them in the 'romantic' category... Sheraton Raleigh is downtown Raleigh (not a real downtown, but round here, it's a downtown) the rooms are v nice, can get some good views, etc. but the best part is being able to walk to some good restaurants, nightlife in evenings and be able to go to museums, historical sites, etc. during the day. Sheraton Chapel Hill is probably the most "romantic" of the 3, but that's because once you're on the property you feel away from things...and can enjoy meals there, etc. and if they have a 5mo old, might appreciate the quiet of it. Plus if they haven't spent much time in Chapel Hill, it's a short drive over to franklin street for some good restuarants/window shopping, and some time browsing the "A Southern Season" store is a treat. The Sheraton Imperial (I think they list it in the city of Durham, even though it's on the east side of the Research Triangle Park) is right the middle of an office park area, nothing in walking distance (exc office bldgs) and it looking pretty dated.

So my 'recommendation' is that if they're looking to take advantage of their time together to feel like they're getting out, and want to enjoy a little nightlife hit the Sheraton Raleigh; otoh, if they want to 'feel' some peace & quiet and do more hang time at the hotel than anything else, then I'd suggest the Sheraton in Chapel Hill.

As a note, in a couple of months, a Westin will be opening up...but for now, that's all we got 'round here SPG wise. Feel free to send me a private message if you want more info.