University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Duke University Chapel
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Duke University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

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

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About this property

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

Durham hotel steps from Durham VA Medical Center
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in a common area are onsite.
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.

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A complimentary area shuttle within 3 miles is available for guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center is a smoke-free property.

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 at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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. 569 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for a hospital visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and parking was convenient. However, the bed was very uncomfortable, sagging in the middle, and we were disappointed to have housekeeping knocking on the door at 9am before we were ready to check out.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, comfy bed, good size fridge, clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We went to a game near by and we loved the convenience to nearby shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality hotel at a great price point. Clean and operated by kind, hardworking people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's across from Duke which made it very convenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt bad when I realized it was the hospitals hotel because I went for a concert in the are LOL the lady at the front desk was super nice and everything was really clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful staff. Close to all things Duke will def stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the convenient and quietness of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for a dog friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashraf

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good transportation to Duke
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Stayed here while my husband was in Duke hospital. Very convenient location. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024