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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Durham VA Medical Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(68 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
(53 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(22 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed 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.

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
  • Parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 10.00 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. 619 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

marina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice and spacious room. desk was personed around the clock. there were not many food options in the area, but some were in walking distance. friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very good price and convenient to Duke University and surroundings. Clean comfortable rooms. No restaurant, no frills. Two ladies at the front desk were very rude, poor attitude towards us as guests. Other staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Kenansville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, air conditioning works great,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No luxury but very handy for the hospital

This hotel caters to folks using Duke hospital. Rooms are large & include a fridge in the sitting area. & microwave. There is no restaurant, which was my main problem. There are snacks and a few frozen microwave meals for sale at double the usual price in the lobby.The hotel does offer a free shuttle service within 3 miles, which is wonderful as the area is busy and confusing and parking is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent, Smithfield

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was immaculately clean. The tub and toilet area are very small but serve their purpose. The hotel was noisy which were sure is attributed to the plank flooring instead of carpeting. There was a disturbance while we were there that required the police to be called which was concerning. We didn't sleep very much because of the noise carrying through the hallways. We were really surprised to be so disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
floor weeped water between the bath area and the sink had to pay for parking no breakfast provided really?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No coffee pot in room, no incidentials available such as shower cap, toothbrush etc. No covered area to load car if raining. Pillows were terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Floyd, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom wasn’t much bigger than on an airplane.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms and very clean. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight

This room was perfect for an overnight stay while my husband was in the hospital. The room was clean and comfortable and the hotel was a short walk to the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The propert went through some updates. The staff at the checking was pleasant. The bed was comfortable but the ac unit was set on default and we couldn't lower the temp. The room got too warm during the night. Plus, our room was next the elevator and every time the evaluator moved the machinery made some noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing experience! Nice room, nice people, and nice services. The shuttle to and from Duke is awesome. Definitely will stay again here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent, Smithfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flexible with customer. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly service and the cleanliness go far beyond what a person might expect for the price. These folks earn their success.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
I had to pay extra for parking. The TV was not working. However, the room was VERY clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025