"A nice, clean, modern hotel in downtown Durham. Next door to DPAC, and across the street from the baseball stadium. Lots of bars and restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, most of the hotel amenities and services weren't available due to Covid. Under normal circumstances, I imagine this would be a fun and lively hotel.2021-02-10"
"Due to road work, it took us almost an hour to find a way to access the hotel parking lot.2018-07-10"
"The furniture was cheap; several drawers wouldn't open, and one wouldn't close. I wouldn't stay at this hotel again.2022-03-31"
"Great location between Duke University's East Campus and downtown. Interesting building; the hotel was originally the 1st hospital in Durham. The room was nice and well-equipped, and the staff was super friendly. Well-stocked market. Some amenities were closed because of Covid.2021-02-10"
"The hotel was nice and convenient to downtown. The bed and pillows were comfortable. All the employees were pleasant and went the extra mile to be helpful.2018-05-29"
"This motel was just a place to sleep and shower. Not bad for the price, but don't expect many amenities.2018-06-09"
"The motel clerk was helpful with getting the wireless Internet going and making sure the TV worked properly. Good place to stay.2017-10-28"
"The motel was old and outdated. No microwave in my room, and the TV remote control didn't work. There was a leak in the bathroom that left standing water on the floor. But the employees were great; they took care of all our complaints and gave us a discount. Pay a little extra to stay somewhere else.2016-11-12"
"The motel room was stuffy and had an musty odor. No fridge or hair dryer. 2023-03-07"
"Great location. The room was clean and cheerful, if a little sparse. The motel staff was friendly and helpful.2022-07-02"
"Good location near many amenities. The motel room was clean and comfortable, and the employees were all pleasant to interact with. Nice place.2022-02-24"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was polite and professional. You'll enjoy your stay.2024-01-16"
"The hotel housekeepers cleaned our room and made the bed after we asked for a room refresh, but they didn't replenish the coffee or tea. Breakfast wasn't worth $17.2023-07-28"
"Just off the highway. The hotel was clean and quiet. Lovely room with a microwave, fridge, and coffee pot. Great breakfast, too. The shuttle driver was courteous, and the vehicle was clean. I'll definitely stay here again.2022-12-10"
"Clean hotel with professional personnel. Great place to stay.2022-10-05"
"The hotel was close to Duke Medical. The room was clean, and the employees were pleasant. Good place to stay.2022-03-21"
"The room was clean, and all the hotel employees were so pleasant. I ordered dinner, and the gentleman was more than helpful. Stay here; you'll enjoy it.2023-03-11"
"Everything was perfect. I had no problems at all. Stay at this hotel.2021-09-12"
"I had a great stay at this hotel. The customer service was excellent. Wish the food service was open later.2021-08-16"
"A loud party ruined my sleep. The microwave was broken. The motel staff seemed indifferent. Breakfast was mostly junk food. Bring ear plugs.2023-11-16"
"The rates were reasonable. The motel was clean, but it was old and run-down.2022-04-26"
"The motel was clean, and the check-in clerk was helpful. Good place to stay.2022-03-30"
"This motel was not what I was expecting. The room and decor were old and needed upgrading. The entire room smelled like it had years of built-up cigarette smoke. The carpet looked and smelled filthy, and the bed comforter looked old and dirty. I wouldn't even use the kitchen or microwave. The shower made a loud noise, and the water pressure was sporadic. The toilet ran all night, and one of the bedside lamps made a loud humming noise when it was on. The staff was helpful and friendly, and the location was convenient to my events. Don't recommend staying here.2015-11-03"
"Nice, clean room with a comfortable bed. Our only complaint was that the hotel restaurant wasn't open on Sunday or Monday. We paid for breakfast, but it wasn't available before we had to leave for an appointment.2022-04-23"
"Easy to access. The hotel had a friendly atmosphere, and the room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Good food at the restaurant.2021-08-22"
"Great place to stay. The hotel was close to Duke University Hospital.2020-09-20"
"The hotel was quiet, and breakfast was excellent. Book it.2022-06-06"
"The hotel room was nice and clean. Fast check-in and easy access to the room, elevators, and ice machine.2022-05-04"
"A clean hotel with courteous and friendly employees. It was an older place, but kept in marvelous condition. We found it to be a great bargain while going back and forth to Duke Medical Center.2021-01-16"
"The motel staff seemed to be stressed. The room was clean, but I saw a number of insects. The beds weren't made, and the towels weren't replaced. Don't stay here.2020-03-06"
"This motel was a classic example of getting what you pay for. It needed an overhaul, and the bedding needed Lysol. The shower wall shell had a 2-foot crack, and the shower curtain needed to be replaced. The front desk clerk wasn't pleasant and didn't seem to care. Pay more money and stay somewhere else.2019-10-24"
"OK motel for the price. Pets were allowed, but my allergies didn't act up. The room was clean but dated, and the fridge wasn't cold enough to safely store food. People smoked outside the rooms, so smoke seeped into my room. Cigarette butts littered the walkways, and there were bags of dirty linens in the main walkway. I wouldn't stay here again.2019-06-20"
"I loved this hotel. You'll want to stay longer than planned.2016-07-18"
"The junior suite at this hotel had a full-sized bed; we were expecting something larger.2015-11-20"
"The room was much smaller than I expected, and had a twin bed instead of a full-sized bed. I could hear noise from the hallway and lobby all night. Wouldn't stay at this hotel again, and don't recommend.2015-04-20"
"The hotel was easy to access, and the employees were nice.2021-12-10"
"I didn't feel safe because of the number of people hanging around outside and the police car cruising through the parking lot. The room was filthy, and there was hair in the sink from a previous guest who shaved. Avoid this hotel.2020-01-17"
"The hotel room was clean. I enjoyed my stay.2018-07-07"
"We had a pleasant 8-day stay. The hotel was quiet even though it was close to I-40 and a railroad track. The room was clean, and we got fresh towels every day. Free, fast WiFi. The front desk clerks were friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was better than we expected.2020-02-22"
"An outstanding hotel. Great location and quiet atmosphere. The room was amazing, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend staying here.2018-10-30"
"I had a wonderful experience. The hotel was nice and clean, and the estaff was great. I'll be staying here again.2018-07-16"
"The hotel room was beautiful and smelled clean. The evening clerk was so sweet, helpful, and kind. I forgot my phone charger, and she let me use hers. All the employees were pleasant. Book a room here.2023-05-04"
"The hotel clerk was courteous; he told me the best place to park, and gave me a room that suited my needs. The room was clean and had working amenities.2022-07-02"
"The room was clean and comfortable. I recommend this hotel.2024-01-26"
"The hotel was convenient, clean, and quiet. The staff was lovely. Plenty of dining options in the area. I'll stay here again.2023-09-12"
"Near I-40, I-885, Duke, the Veteran's Hospital, and many other arenas and event spaces. The hotel was clean. The staff was friendly, prepared for guests and special requests. An excellent choice.2023-01-25"
"My 1st hotel room wasn't clean, so I had to go to the front desk and ask for a different room. There was no working TV in the 2nd hotel room, so I went to another hotel.2014-07-01"
"Our room was clean, and the bed was comfortable, but the room wasn't ready at check-in time. The hotel clerk was professional. We enjoyed the breakfast bar; it had plenty of choices, and the food was good. We also appreciated the infused water and coffee bar in the lobby.2022-11-09"
"The toilet didn't flush well. The customer service was outstanding. Not a bad hotel; give it a try.2022-08-30"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the room was spacious. I had to ask housekeeping for towels since there were none in our room. It was fairly quiet other than some children running and shouting in the hallway.2020-04-20"
HotelGuides made it easy to choose a hotel based on how far we wanted to get that day. Also liked being able to see the interstate interchange on the map to determine how far off the highway each hotel was.
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
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The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
