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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Durham VA Medical Center
    3 min walk
  • Duke University Hospital
    5 min walk
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    9 min walk
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 onsite.
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers 48 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

Our customers tell us 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 like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus an area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Durham VA Medical Center and 5 minutes by 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 a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a 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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 8.00 per night)
  • Free local area shuttle up to 3 miles

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • 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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 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. 554 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was easy to find and checking into hotel was quick. Rooms were spacious and clean but bathroom extremely small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient hotel at a very reasonable price near the Duke medical complex. Spacious rooms, lots of light, and great equipment—huge TV, mini-fridge and microwave. Friendly staff. The only downside is that there is not much around except commercial buildings, and not much (restaurants, stores, whatever) within walking distance, which is a problem if you do not have a car. However, the free shuttle service to anywhere in a two-mile radius is great (weekdays only) and really helps.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a barebones property. It has a great location in relationship to Duke Hospital. The shuttle is definitely a plus. I can’t say enough about the shuttle drivers helpfulness. I had a room with a kitchenette, but it had no coffeemaker! The bath was tiny with a tub which is a problem for someone that is using a walker and has ambulatory issues. This facility needs serious updating and upgrading, but no complaints about the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The free shuttle that the hotel is an incredible resource. Also, the staff was very helpful and flexible! I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is primarily a place to stay for friends and relatives of patients at the Duke Medical Center. Rooms are clean, and large - other than the bath, which is very small. There is a dining table for two, and a microwave, but no other amenities. It is bare bones, but priced approximately. Parking is very convenient just a few feet from the front door. Staff is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is nice a great representation of the picture.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty bed sheets and floor. Got bit by something. Had to use the spare linens for the pullout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Hagerstown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and perfect for a one night stay after a baseball game.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Elizabeth City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I look forward to staying there again next month.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Nice spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never stayed in a hotel this clean. This place is perfection at its best. The staff was professional and friendly. I couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis W

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JohnScott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to campus and surrounding areas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stat here again because the property was clean, convenient to Duke and the staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting friends in the Duke area, and simply found this inn just delightful. The staff was courteous and attentive. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect stay; close to all the Duke medical facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms had trouble with the TV not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. The staff was helpful and friendly. The property was clean and appeared recently renovated. The room was very comfortable. My only issue was the one night I stayed there, people were arriving and departing anywhere between 2am and 5am. The voices and the doors slamming echoed down the hall and woke me multiple times during the night, which made it difficult for me to feel rested in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Wallace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Across street from Duke University Hospital.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024