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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

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
$112 nightly
The total price is $127
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees

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
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 370 sq ft
  • 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
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬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 offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Duke University Hospital and Durham VA Medical Center. Also, Duke University and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are just a 5-minute drive away. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

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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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room close to everything
Raymond, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and staff was excellent!
LISA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the staff were welcoming and helpful! Thanks so much for a relaxing stay.
Tamatha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Chase, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was big and clean. Staff was super nice!
Sierra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were nice and it was a really nice hotel. The only thing I hated was that you had to pay for parking.
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great and very friendly! Everything was very clean! Very nice stay and definitely reasonable rates!
Doug, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, the staff was nice
Johnathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very nice. The hotel was very clean.
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!
Rapti, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay!
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was wonderful!!! Everyone i meant was so pleasant. My room was always clean. Having coffee always available was nice too. The little shopping store was really nice that they had for my mothers late night snack. And having coffee always available was wonderful too.
Rosemary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness.
William, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, clean room
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They were so great
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The room was large and exceptionally clean. The staff were courteous and the van drivers were friendly and arrived on time. This is a great placecto stay near the medical and nursing campus.
Davis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious with fridge and microwave and great shower
Pieter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spacious, quiet, and clean
Alfred, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Miranda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful room with a king sized bed. The room was spacious and ver clean. The heat worked well. It was also very close to the VA hospital where I was seeing my brother.
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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