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Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Duke University

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Free buffet breakfast
Exterior
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Popular LocationDuke University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke University Hospital4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurham Performing Arts Center6 min drive
  • AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)21 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

It was so quit.
Theresa
May 30, 2024
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.3/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

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$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

About the neighborhood

Durham

Located in Durham, Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. West Point on the Eno and Fullsteam Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ninth Street and North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, or consider a night out at Dean Smith Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Duke University - 3 min drive
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Duke University Chapel - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 5 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min walk
  • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 6 min walk
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 8 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse - 11 min walk
  • Jimmy's Famous Hot Dogs - 6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near Duke University
At Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, an area shuttle, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English

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
  • 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
  • Free 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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 noon
Contactless check-out available

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 accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50 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 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel on Jun 30, 2024 start from $136.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Durham, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Northgate Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. Ninth Street and Duke Homestead are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 701 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so quit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were helpful and friendly. Very close to interstate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed, nice linens. AC was perfect, a soft noise, not loud. Very nice breakfast: good coffee and many food options. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

LIVINUS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like dogs barking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

whitney

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
-
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool is outside of our window and is half filled with green sludge. Its pretty off putting to see.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and professional. Area is safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

bala, Hillsborough

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zero amenities And by amenities I mean a water source other than my rooms bathroom sink. Or coffee for the in room coffee maker Or anything in the bathroom besides the world’s smallest single bar of soap. Or a working ice machine Or bacon, bagels, biscuits for the biscuits and gravy, or sausage. Better do breakfast early if for some reason you decide to stay here The staff was nice but this is the most cut rate holiday inn I have ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jindong, Gainesville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
typical Holiday Inn except noisy at one side of the hotel, which is on the side of highway, very noisy at night, hard to have good sleep. If you choose this Holiday Inn, make sure your room is on the other side.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Never AGAIN !!
I booked this hotel based on being Pet Friendly per my search request which showed this Hotel on Hotels.com site. I read the Holiday Inn policies on this site Before booking my room. Under Pet Policy it states Pet fee is $50.00 Check out time listed on Hotels.com states 12 noon When reviewing Hotel information and policies, a potential guest Expects information presented is going to be exactly same upon Arrival. That was NOT the situation we experienced. Not to mention the Hotel is located in an unsafe area of town. Issue #1) Upon arrival, Guest Services clerk claimed there were No available rooms for pets because the 4 rooms allotted were already occupied. She claimed she would need to call mgr to get override/permission for us to stay there. I had a reservation already Issue #2) I was charged $75.00 for pet fee vs $50.00 and was told they don't have control over "misinformation" shown on Hotels.com site. Clerk refused to honor price shown in writing on this site. Issue#3) Check out at Front Desk shows 11:00 am vs 12 noon as written on Hotels.com site Issue #4) Drug addicts loitering on property at night asking guest for Cash for food. Scared US to Death to get out of vehicle to enter hotel. I offered food i had brought back from my family's house, but homeless addict didn't want the food and kept insisting on cash. He finally walked away after my husband made it clear several times we didn't have cash available. I advised night mgr at front desk how scared we were!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place. Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property odds very close to Duke’s east campus and medical center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

alan

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a good place to stay . Over priced
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mollie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleased with the service that I received.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff. Good Breakfast. Car Alarms repeatedly going off made sleeping difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
2.5