University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • 44 sq m
  • 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

Hotel with free local shuttle, 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 on-site.
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers 48 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Duke University Hospital. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus a local area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Durham VA Medical Center and 5 minutes on foot from Duke University Hospital
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers its guests coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. A free area shuttle within 3 miles is available. Parking is available for a fee.

This Durham hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Area shuttle
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 8.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 568 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1005 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 traveller
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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Travelled 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