Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough-Durham Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (250 reviews)
202 Cardinal Drive , Hillsborough , US
+1 919-644-7997

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly and helpful staff
Very clean rooms and property
Convenient location
Good included breakfast
Well-equipped exercise room
Outdoor pool
Quiet/tucked-away setting
Cons:
Very low water flow in bathroom sinks (recurring)
Occasional broken or difficult room doors
Some guests noted gym issues
No quarters available for laundry
Perceived as overpriced by some guests
Intermittent noise from HVAC/transformer in one room

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Consistently described as very clean in many reviews; guests praised well-kept rooms and public areas.
Service
9.5
Multiple mentions of friendly, helpful front desk staff (including named staff), smooth late check-in, and attentive attendants in breakfast area.
Location
9
Frequently noted as convenient and well-located (close to family/points of interest) and tucked away/quiet despite proximity to the interstate.
Room Quality
8
Beds and bedding widely praised as very comfortable; however several guests reported practical issues (very low sink water flow, a few broken/sticky room doors).
Amenities
8
Breakfast included and well-maintained dining area, a well-equipped exercise room and outdoor pool were positives; some guests noted gym issues and lack of laundry quarters.
Value for Money
6
Mixed-to-negative perception from some guests: one explicit comment that price was too high for the level of offerings (paper/plastic breakfast, bathroom issues), lowering perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast frequently praised (good coffee, hot food, notable biscuits); a minority described the breakfast as basic/paper-plated, but overall positive.
Overall Experience
10
Strong overall sentiment: many guests would recommend and return, describing comfortable, quiet, and pleasant stays despite isolated maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 85, Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough-Durham Area is a short drive from Eno River State Park, offering easy access to nature and outdoor activities.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind by the outdoor pool, start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast, and stay active at the on-site gym. Pet-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

Business and Leisure Facilities
Whether you're here for work or pleasure, take advantage of the business center, meeting facilities, and guest laundry services. The hotel's proximity to North Carolina Botanical Garden and Occoneechee Golf Club adds to the convenience.

Experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough-Durham Area. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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 and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: RDU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 250 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Denise • couple • us
10
Exactly what we needed
Pros:

The location was perfect, we got a room on the third floor (bonus) and with our sign on the door no one bothered us!! Much appreciated

Cons:

Gym

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • couple • de
5
Viel zu teuer und mangelhaftes Bad
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam

Cons:

Der Preis für ein drei Sterne Zimmer mit Papier und Plastik Frühstück ist unangemessen. Der Wasserhahn vom Waschbecken gab nur Tröpfchen ab und man musste die Hände in der Dusche waschen und sich in der Dusche rasieren. Das Personal meinte: das ist Standard.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sigfredo • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Late check in went smoothly and the receptionist was perfect in every way. Thank you

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Eliza • family_with_children • us
8
The beds were SO comfortable!!
Pros:

Easy to access, simple layout, clean, close to things we needed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
10
Visiting relatives in the area and the location was close to family.
Pros:

Great and convenient

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Albert • couple • us
9
I would recommend the Holiday Express Inn Hillsborough-Durham. We will stay there again.
Pros:

The breakfast was acceptable for either a quick or leisurely meal. Better than fast food, not as substantial as Waffle House. The attendants kept the dining area clean and the food hot, and it was included at no extra cost. The coffee was good. The exercise room was well equipped, with clean towels and good machines. The outside pool was a plus.

Cons:

The water flow in the bathroom sink is so low it is impossible to use. The tub faucet had to be used for any water use. The water that trickles from the faucet may save water but it is unfair to a guest that is paying for a room for sleep and a bathroom to wash. The folks at desk told us that they could not help us, because the trickle water flow in the sink was an order from corporate.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Delores • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Bair • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
10
Very Comfortable
Pros:

Very comfortable bed. We slept very well! Hotel is quiet and clean and has everything you need. Would stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • us
5
We stay for convenience
Pros:

Very convenient very pleasant staff

Cons:

We had to move from our first room as the room door was broken, the second room door didn’t work easily either.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Sieber • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • couple • us
10
Just stayed one night to go on to Savannah.. would love to have stayed.
Pros:

Very nice and clean room, bed and pillows were good. The breakfast was good especially the biscuits (the best I can ever remember having)

Cons:

None

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Convenient location, helpful staff and very clean. Good breakfast

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

The front desk was very friendly and helpful.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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TSIA • extended_group • ca
10
Great over all
Pros:

Breakfast was great
Comfortable stay

Cons:

Not Having quarters available to do laundry

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • us
10
We wouldn't go anywhere else. Perfect location.
Pros:

Room was comfortable, bed and pillows comfortable, shower was good, breakfast was also good. Friendly staff.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Randy • solo_traveller • us
6
Average At Best
Pros:

Friendly Staff

Cons:

was put into a room on the 1st floor which outside my window was either the HVAC or some sort of Transformer of some sort that periodically would turn on & off vibrating the walls & making noise

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Erin • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very quiet location

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee