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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property
Hotel located steps from Durham VA Medical Center

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Next to Duke University Medical Center, University Inn Durham offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Explore the nearby Sarah P. Duke Gardens or take advantage of the area shuttle for an effortless trip around town.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free area shuttle
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $114
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The price is $129
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
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About the neighborhood

Map
502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705

What's nearby

  • Durham VA Medical Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duke University Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Duke University - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive
  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Cary Station - 25 min drive
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Twinnie's Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center puts you just a 5-minute drive from Duke University and Duke University Hospital. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Research Triangle Park. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 25
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 10.00 per night)
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 3 miles
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1988
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 10.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 5.98 mi (9.62 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Also known as

University Inn Duke Hospital
University Inn Duke Hospital Durham
University Inn Durham across Duke Hospital
University Durham across Duke Hospital

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Durham VA Medical Center (3-min walk) and Duke University Hospital (5-min walk), along with Sarah P. Duke Gardens (9-min walk) and Duke University Chapel (0.9 mi).

What's the area around University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center like?

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center is a short 5-minute walk from Duke University Hospital and 9 minutes' walk from Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

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Reviews

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's free shuttle service was a convenient and highly appreciated resource for guests. (18 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Breakfast
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Room was large and well cleaned - staff friendly and professional
Leo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room. Comfortable beds and friendly staff.
Cindy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spacious, quiet, and clean
Alfred, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay!
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean & comfortable with plenty of room
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were spacious, clean and quiet. And the proximity to Duke Cancer Center was a big plus! Each room had a refrigerator and microwave. And the common area had a pantry, offering beverages, microwaveable meals and snacks.
Regina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was much bigger than I expected!! Was clean and comfortable
Sabrina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Almost perfect accommodation. Those who use hairdryers will need to bring their own. Excellent staff. Spotlessly clean. Bed is so comfortable. Peaceful.
Deanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience! Nice room, nice people, and nice services. The shuttle to and from Duke is awesome. Definitely will stay again here!
Mahmoud, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and convenient location and transportation services from the hotel all over the country area.
GARY, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I will most certainly be staying here again. It’s very convenient to the hospital
SEQUISHA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight

This room was perfect for an overnight stay while my husband was in the hospital. The room was clean and comfortable and the hotel was a short walk to the hospital.
Eileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Miranda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently comfortable and clean

Conveniently located from RDU airport. Was able to walk to food court less than 10m. Easily accesible to downtown by uber or Lyft. Front desk staff were kind and attentive, especially Cherise
KerrieAnn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice and spacious room. desk was personed around the clock. there were not many food options in the area, but some were in walking distance. friendly staff.
marina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent place to live in Duke.
Min, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The assortment of food and drink items for use in room was excellent.
Harmon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always the best

Always the best cleanest hotel ever. A+
Diane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short walk to Duke Eye Clinic, just a few blocks off interstate. This was our 2nd stay. Will be back in August 26. Great place to stay!
Monty, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

These rooms are spacious, clean and alltogether comfy. We enjoyed our stay and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Excellent stay
Angel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

After a long and stressful day at the hospital, it was great to fall into a comfy bed. I love that it was walking distance from the hospital.
JENNIFER, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Amazed about them having shuttle service. Made a stressful dr appt easier. Staff super friendly.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, super convenient. Big room with great AC. Great value for the price.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and very nice staff
Daryl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

No luxury but very handy for the hospital

This hotel caters to folks using Duke hospital. Rooms are large & include a fridge in the sitting area. & microwave. There is no restaurant, which was my main problem. There are snacks and a few frozen microwave meals for sale at double the usual price in the lobby.The hotel does offer a free shuttle service within 3 miles, which is wonderful as the area is busy and confusing and parking is difficult.
Patty, 1-night trip