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University Inn Duke

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University Inn Duke is a 3-star hotels in Durham, NC. Guest sentiment is solid at 8.7/10 based on 916 guest reviews. Charming Boutique Hotel near Duke University Medical Center Convenient Amenities : Enjoy the convenience of a free transfer service to the hospital, along with in-room microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Services : Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, on-site laundry facilities, and a complimentary local area shuttle service on weekdays. Practical perks include parking options.
Charming Boutique Hotel near Duke University Medical Center
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of a free transfer service to the hospital, along with in-room microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, and free WiFi.
Exceptional Services: Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, on-site laundry facilities, and a complimentary local area shuttle service on weekdays.
Nearby Attractions: Explore Durham easily with a short drive to Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Thomas Executive Conference Center, or take a leisurely stroll to Sarah P Duke Gardens.
Book your stay at University Inn Duke for a comfortable and well-equipped experience in Durham.
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502 Elf St, Durham, NC
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University Inn Duke sits in Durham, NC, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, University Inn Duke is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Durham activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Durham, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
Room was mostly clean, but thin walls caused noise disturbances.
Several comments highlight friendly and efficient staff.
Many guests praised the hotel's proximity to Duke and other amenities.
Rooms were generally described as clean and spacious.
Shuttle service appreciated, though some expected breakfast options.
Good value based on cleanliness and location, but parking fees noted.
Lack of breakfast options and paid parking impacted perception.
Overall feedback indicates a pleasant stay with noted concerns.
Please note the hotel provides a free transport to/from hospitals, clinics and other locations within a limited radius, between the hours of 07:00 - 21:00. Guests are kindly requested to contact the hotel for further details. One parking pass for one vehicle will be provided per reservation, passes for additional vehicles will have a cost of $8 per day.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in: 03:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.