You should be able to cancel your hotel reservation without incurring any fee, as long as you do so within their cancellation window. 

Preferred Hotel

Residence Inn By Marriott - Durham McPherson Duke University Medical Center Area

        - $175/night (+tax)
        - Book online or call  (919) 680-4440 and request the Chao & Wilson wedding rate. (If you are having issues with the link, please call the hotel.)  Suites are also available (must call to inquire). Reservations must be made by April 17th.
        - 5 min drive to Duke Gardens; Walkable to downtown
        - Includes free hot breakfast and parking
        - Check-in - 3:00 pm; Check-out - 12:00 pm

21c Hotel & Museum

      - $239/night (+tax)
        - Guests can call the hotel reservation line at 919-956-6700 and ask to book in the Chao/Wilson Block. Rate subjected to room availability.
        - Hip hotel with an art gallery less than 10 mins to Duke Garden and centrally located in downtown.
        - Individual reservations may be cancelled up to 4:00 pm on the day prior to arrival to avoid no show charges.
        - The Hotel offers overnight Valet Parking at $25.00 per night, per car, with unlimited in and out privileges.

        - Check-in - 4:00 pm; Check-out - 11:00 am

Millennium Durham Hotel

- $115/night (+tax)
- Book online or call (800) 633-5379 and request the Chao & Wilson wedding rate. Reservations must be made by April 15th.
- 6 min drive to Duke Gardens 
- Check-in - 3:00 pm; Check-out - 12:00 pm

AirBnB

For those traveling in larger groups, you may consider staying in an AirBnB. If you're new to AirBnB, you can use this referral link for $40 off your first home booking.