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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Exterior detail
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Durham VA Medical Center
    3 min walk
  • Duke University Hospital
    5 min walk
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    9 min walk
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Durham

Located in Durham, University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center is a 3-minute walk from Durham VA Medical Center and 5 minutes by foot from Duke University Hospital. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sarah P. Duke Gardens and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.

What's nearby

  • Durham VA Medical Center - 3 min walk
  • Duke University Hospital - 5 min walk
  • Duke University Chapel - 17 min walk
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Duke University - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Biscuitville - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from Durham VA Medical Center
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers 48 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Self parking on site (USD 8 per night)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 8.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1003 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient hotel at a very reasonable price near the Duke medical complex. Spacious rooms, lots of light, and great equipment—huge TV, mini-fridge and microwave. Friendly staff. The only downside is that there is not much around except commercial buildings, and not much (restaurants, stores, whatever) within walking distance, which is a problem if you do not have a car. However, the free shuttle service to anywhere in a two-mile radius is great (weekdays only) and really helps.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a barebones property. It has a great location in relationship to Duke Hospital. The shuttle is definitely a plus. I can’t say enough about the shuttle drivers helpfulness. I had a room with a kitchenette, but it had no coffeemaker! The bath was tiny with a tub which is a problem for someone that is using a walker and has ambulatory issues. This facility needs serious updating and upgrading, but no complaints about the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The free shuttle that the hotel is an incredible resource. Also, the staff was very helpful and flexible! I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is primarily a place to stay for friends and relatives of patients at the Duke Medical Center. Rooms are clean, and large - other than the bath, which is very small. There is a dining table for two, and a microwave, but no other amenities. It is bare bones, but priced approximately. Parking is very convenient just a few feet from the front door. Staff is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is nice a great representation of the picture.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty bed sheets and floor. Got bit by something. Had to use the spare linens for the pullout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Hagerstown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and perfect for a one night stay after a baseball game.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Elizabeth City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I look forward to staying there again next month.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Nice spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never stayed in a hotel this clean. This place is perfection at its best. The staff was professional and friendly. I couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis W

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JohnScott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to campus and surrounding areas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stat here again because the property was clean, convenient to Duke and the staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting friends in the Duke area, and simply found this inn just delightful. The staff was courteous and attentive. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect stay; close to all the Duke medical facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms had trouble with the TV not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. The staff was helpful and friendly. The property was clean and appeared recently renovated. The room was very comfortable. My only issue was the one night I stayed there, people were arriving and departing anywhere between 2am and 5am. The voices and the doors slamming echoed down the hall and woke me multiple times during the night, which made it difficult for me to feel rested in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Wallace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Across street from Duke University Hospital.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff and convenient location
Staff at the property, especially Pinky was very helpful and went out of her way to assist us as we needed help with check in. Great service and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024