Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
$135
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Duke University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Durham hotel close to Duke University
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This hotel offers access to a business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

DURHAM Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express DURHAM
Holiday Inn Express Hotel DURHAM
Holiday Inn Express Durham Hotel
Durham Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Durham Hotel Durham
Holiday Inn Durham

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 909 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tanyika

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Blood spots on floor around lounge and check in area had to point out to staff. Room key system down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
This hotel sits right beside a major highway so you may get a room that's quite noisy. We didn't have this problem, but it would be good to know. It's also right on the edge of a not so great part of town. We didn't have an issue, but again, good to know in advance. The first thing we noticed when we got to our room was a dirty pair of underwear in the corner under a chair - which didn't make us very confident in the cleaning of the room prior to our arrival. The room is very cramped. The walls are pretty thin so heard a lot of noise during the night. The breakfast was really bad. Two good things I can say - the beds were nice and the shower was great. I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and convenient to highway access. The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was clean and provided everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn, Hickory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The airconditioner was extremely noisy, got very little sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely noisy with traffic all night long. You could hear people in adjoining rooms and also people walking up and down the halls. Such a shame since place was clean, comfortable beds, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean typical holiday inn express! Has a large pool. Great breakfast. My young son liked it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday inn

Great room! Very spacious and clean and cheap! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa, Blacksburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything I was doing...visiting family and dining options
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipak

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is wonderful especially front desk and breakfast area. Ample help in the hotel to accommodate your needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm Customer Service from Entire Staff!

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure that my 96 yeatr-old mother and I were satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

hayes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Loved the bed and pillows super comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staff, nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela, rocky mount

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need written instructions for tv system — three different guides and impossible to navigate. Should get tv instructions at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend nice place the rooms super clean smiles good everything is good I recommend the staff great service is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025