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5 star

21C Museum Hotel Durham
4/597 Reviews

21C Museum Hotel Durham

Durham|0.36km from city center
A stay at 21c Museum Hotel Durham places you in the heart of Durham, within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Durham Convention Center and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from American Tobacco Campus.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.Enjoy American cuisine at Counting House, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has 10500 square feet (975 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park
3.8/597 Reviews

Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park

Durham|9.93km from city center
Staff were amazing! Jordan the night representative was amazing and very accommodating based on what he was able to provide. He was able to help with a room selection that was better accessible for my 88 year old grandfather. We did have a mishap with our room where the lightbulb in bathroom was out. Due to late hour (we arrived after 9pm) the tech was gone for the night, so Jordan updated our room, however and I did mention this to him, the new room smelled like mildew and the carpet looked like a crime scene. There was literally stains everywhere and hair on the bathroom floor. The sheets had weird brown stains on them and apparently my grandfather’s room sheets also had a huge yellow stain on them that had to be switched out. We were in town from New York for a funeral for a family member so we did not have the time to change the room again since we were leaving the following day, but staying in that room felt very disgusting and NOT what was expected based off of the previous reviews. Also the phones in all rooms did not work and our clock in our room did not work. I specified all of these details to the manager the next morning before we left for the funeral including asking to have the room cleaned, which she apologized for and stated they would take care of it. Came back and nothing was cleaned or replaced (no new toilet paper, garbage still full and no replacement towels. Had to go back downstairs that evening when we got back) We had other family members staying in the Sonesta Morrisville location that we had to visit and that location was a complete 180 versus this poorly updated location. Sonesta keep hiring similar professional front desk staff like Jordan, but your house keeping staff and the location’s rooms needs a complete overhaul redo ASAP! Truly feel nasty after having to stay in that room and do not ever plan on staying in this hotel again.

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Breakfast

SpringHill Suites Durham Chapel Hill
4.4/5100 Reviews

SpringHill Suites Durham Chapel Hill

Durham|9.62km from city center
When you stay at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill in Durham, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Duke University and University of North Carolina. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Duke University Hospital and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Franklin Street.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has 1195 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 36-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area
4.4/572 Reviews

Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area

Durham|1.47km from city center
With a stay at Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr in Durham (Downtown Durham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and Durham Performing Arts Center. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Duke University Hospital and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Research Triangle Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has facilities measuring 2530 square feet (235 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 147 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Hotels Near Famous Attractions in Durham

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Durham Performing Arts Center

21C Museum Hotel Durham
4/597 Reviews

21C Museum Hotel Durham

Durham|0.31km from Durham Performing Arts Center
A stay at 21c Museum Hotel Durham places you in the heart of Durham, within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Durham Convention Center and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from American Tobacco Campus.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.Enjoy American cuisine at Counting House, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has 10500 square feet (975 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Durham Central Park

21C Museum Hotel Durham
4/597 Reviews

21C Museum Hotel Durham

Durham|0.48km from Durham Central Park
A stay at 21c Museum Hotel Durham places you in the heart of Durham, within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Durham Convention Center and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from American Tobacco Campus.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.Enjoy American cuisine at Counting House, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has 10500 square feet (975 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area
4.4/572 Reviews

Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area

Durham|0.91km from Durham Central Park
With a stay at Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr in Durham (Downtown Durham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and Durham Performing Arts Center. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Duke University Hospital and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Research Triangle Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has facilities measuring 2530 square feet (235 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 147 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Orchard Park

21C Museum Hotel Durham
4/597 Reviews

21C Museum Hotel Durham

Durham|1.12km from Orchard Park
A stay at 21c Museum Hotel Durham places you in the heart of Durham, within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Durham Convention Center and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from American Tobacco Campus.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.Enjoy American cuisine at Counting House, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has 10500 square feet (975 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham
4.3/5102 Reviews
Honest review: Bad points: My 11 month old was anxious to crawl after riding in the car, and the carpet looked clean enough. After 20 minutes of crawling, her legs, hands, etc were covered in dirt from the carpet (even though it was visibly vacuumed.) She had to stay in our arms or her pack-in-play for the rest of our stay. Also, the sink handles turned 45 degrees each time we used them, exposing the soap-scum beneath (just needed to be screwed down), thin walls allowing us to hear the couple in the next room and their guest discussing which sports channel to watch, a hole in the drapes, and scuffed furniture and picture frames. Good points: Absolutely beautiful lake and pool area! Delicious DoubleTree cookies, and very friendly staff. After staying at other DoubleTree hotels, I was surprised that the Doubletree group would allow this hotel to use the name in its current state of maintenance. Suggestion: Deep-clean the carpets and at least use a furniture marker to quickly hide a lot of the dinged places on the furniture and picture frames if new furniture is not in the near future.
AC Hotel Durham
4.5/599 Reviews
Environment: very clean, very new hotel, room facilities, Hygiene: cleaning every day, clean and tidy Facilities: The noise of the hotel's air conditioner is a bit loud, but it's still the same after another room
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
4.6/595 Reviews
The hotel is very nice, the environment is very elegant and the facilities are very good. The restaurant waiter was very welcoming and the dishes were quite delicious. It is a pity that there is no breakfast, but the place to shop nearby is not far away.
Holiday Inn Express Durham
4.3/5101 Reviews
The room is clean and the service is very good
JB Duke Hotel
4.5/579 Reviews
There aren't too many breakfast choices, but the taste is OK. It is very convenient to go to Duke University. The surrounding environment is very good. The two beds are very large and comfortable. There is free parking.
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Durham Medical Center
2.8/5100 Reviews
Hard to believe this is actually a Quality Inn having stayed in plenty before. The whole place is very run down and dated to the point where it just feels dirty. The room had a no smoking sign however it REEKED of smoke- there’s actually a burnt cigarette under the bed (along with a condom). There’s burn holes all over the floor and part of the bathroom trash can was burnt/melted. The smoke detector was off/gone. Our heating/ac unit did not work- you get 85° F or nothing- plus half of the buttons were gone. The tub looked gross and I’m not quite sure what was growing around the knob (mold?). We were also left with a half roll of toilet paper with (what I can only assume was) poop smudged down the side. The floor doesn’t seem like it was vacuumed. Who knows about the bed sheets, although the bed was fairly comfy (a potential positive if laying your head on the pillow didn’t smell like you were laying in an ash tray), the sheets didn’t have stains or random hairs so I’m trying to be optimistic there. The headboard had random stains, smudges and smears, and the pipes under the sink are leaking and going right into the carpet. The mirrors and windows all have kiss marks and smudges on them as well. Yuck.

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Durham Hotel Guide

Why Visit Durham, North Carolina?

Once home to American Tobacco, one of the largest tobacco companies in the world, Durham, NC has developed into a hub for education and healthcare. The very people who put Durham, NC on the map during the Industrial Revolution were also responsible for the establishment of the prestigious Duke University. The city has also repurposed former tobacco production facilities into arts, dining, and entertainment venues.

The Best Time to Visit Durham, NC

Durham, NC experiences a humid subtropical climate. The hottest months fall between June and August, with highs averaging at around 90°F. The coldest months fall between January and February, with lows averaging at around 30°F.

Hotels in Durham, NC are normally most expensive between April and July. The cheapest time to visit Durham, NC is in December.

Getting Around Durham, NC

The nearest major airport to Durham, NC is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), just 12 miles southeast of Durham, NC. The most convenient way to get to downtown Durham from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is by taxi. The journey will take between 15–20 minutes, and costs between US$30–US$45.

Driving is the preferred mode of transport in Durham, NC. Car rental agencies have desks conveniently located at the Reservation and Accommodations Board in Terminal 1 and 2 of the Bag Claim area. Alternatively, Trip.com offers a wide selection of cars to book, with free cancellation and no credit card fees. You can explore car rental options here.

GoDurham serves Durham, NC, and operates 24 bus routes across the city. Service is available from 05:30–00:30, Mondays to Saturdays, and from 06:30–21:30 on Sundays and holidays. Single fares cost US$1 per ride.

Things to Do in Durham, NC

Visit Duke University. The campus and Medical Center, approx. 2 miles away from downtown Durham, boast 256 buildings across 8,693 acres of land including the Duke Forest. The campus provides a free bus service for faculty staff, students, and visitors. Main attractions of the university include the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the Duke Chapel, and the Nasher Museum of Art.

Take a break from academia and brace yourselves for the array of activities available at Durham Central Park. Located in the heart of Durham, NC, visitors can stroll, picnic, attend cultural and fitness events, and even find some hidden art gems! Durham Farmers' Market occurs at the park pavilion every Saturday morning. Be sure to check out the eclectic variety of cuisines from at the Food Truck Rodeo. Stretch and meditate to outdoor yoga, held at the pavilion regularly.

Spend a day at the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham. The 1,000,000 square foot district was previously the Lucky Strike cigarette factory complex and has now become an entertainment hub and a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Catch a Durham Bulls ball game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. A batting cage is located nearby too for aspiring baseball players. The green space is also home to restaurants specializing in cuisines from all over the world. Sustainability-conscious folk may even visit the Burt's Bees headquarters.

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