Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
7.4 (249 reviews)
301 Residence Inn Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, 27713 , Durham , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Shopping on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Bed bugs
Dirty carpets
Old and dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.04
Numerous complaints about cleanliness, including bed bugs and dirty carpets.
Service
9.01
Staff was described as professional and friendly.
Location
8.55
General sentiment about the location was neutral.
Room Quality
7
Rooms described as dated and in disrepair, but some noted cleanliness.
Amenities
7.03
Limited amenities mentioned; no breakfast available.
Value for Money
7.99
Some perceived value due to reduced prices despite many complaints.
Food and Beverage
6.04
Unavailability of breakfast noted.
Overall Experience
7.51
Mixed experiences with significant issues present.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:25

Property Description

Step into upscale comfort at Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park, where modern amenities meet an inviting atmosphere.

Recreational Amenities
Stay active in our 24-hour fitness center or take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, perfect for relaxing after a busy day.

Convenient Services
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, a 24-hour front desk, and on-site shopping for all your needs. Plus, take advantage of our laundry facilities and complimentary toiletries to keep you feeling fresh.

Ideal for Business and Leisure
Host your events in our two spacious meeting rooms or unwind in your tastefully designed guestroom, equipped with coffee/tea makers, irons, and hair dryers for your convenience.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay; book your getaway at Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park today!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from June to August.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RDU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 249 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.03
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 6.04
Overall Experience: 7.51
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Evan family_with_children
8
Pros:

Sure

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Jeremy partner
2
Pros:

I am not one that is generally hard to please, especially when only staying for one night. But this is one of the most disgusting places I have ever been to. Shower was dirty, floors stained, sheets and bed comforter untucked and partially on the floor. Dead bugs on the floor in the bathroom. The whole hallway smelled like marijuana.

The father and son checking in after us went to bring their things to their room and found the door propped open with the safety latch and someone laying in one of the beds watching tv.

This is the first place I have ever been so appalled that I kept all of my bags and shoes up on tables and the desk because I didn’t feel comfortable with them being on the floor overnight.

If you don’t mind sleeping in your car, that would be like a luxury experience instead of staying in this place.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Ray
10
Pros:

Quite and friendly

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Lynn
2
Pros:

Room was nasty. Carpet stained, shower moldy. It was gross.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Royal
10
Pros:

Good

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Christian
4
Pros:


Why are you gonna do a credit card transaction and take a separate hold as a deposit that is crazy to me

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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William family
2
Pros:

Be prepared for that traditional INDIAN smell. Not sure what they spray or if it’s simply something else, but it’s NOT good.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Stacy
2
Pros:

When I checked in the person made we wait until he wiped down his desk and chair. For seriously 5 minutes. Then he demanded I pay an additional $100 deposit in which I wouldn't get back until 3-5 business days. This place had terrible service, no breakfast, no hair dryer and phone didn't work. Would never stay here again.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Justin partner
2
Pros:

When you walk in, the lobby has been nicely remodeled, but there is a bit of an odor. Walking to the rooms, the hallways stunk. We opened the door to the room and were instantly disgusted. The carpet looked to be at least 30 years old. The mattress was old and worn and there were not liners on the mattress or pillows. Blood stained sheets and bedding, lamps that didn’t work. Loose outlets and the iron didn’t work. The ironing board was stained. The shower was dirty also. There were stains all over the floor. We complained and we got an “upgrade” offer. The second room was just as gross, only it was on the third floor instead of the first. We were to grossed out to even consider sitting on anything porous or using the shower.

We checked in at 6pm and left at 8pm.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
J
John
8
Pros:

Nice place
Not alot if noise

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Chris
4
Pros:

The property is going down hill fast after being sold. The carpet and rooms smell very bad. It’s in need of a full remodel before I would stay again. Not worth staying there even with reduced prices unless you like sleeping with cockroaches running around your room and the smell of urine


2025-09-27 via Nuitee
M
Marc
4
Pros:

No breakfast the room is old

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Patricia
10
Pros:

Professional and friendly staff .The rooms were clean

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
J
Joe
6
Pros:

No breakfast.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Very nice

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
C
Claudia
8
Pros:

Clean room, good value for price

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
C
Claudia
8
Pros:

Clean, quiet good value for price.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
L
Latiesha
4
Pros:

It appeared that people live there

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Shayla
8
Bright and Clean
Pros:

My stay here was not too bad considering I stayed for two nights. The room was very clean and well put together. Only thing I had an issue with was I couldn’t turn off the air conditioner.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
D
Desmond
2
Upset
Pros:

I was bitten by bed bugs. I had to throw my clothes away. Very bad experience. I have bite marks on my head ,my arm,my back,my left calf and my butt. I was staying in room 151

2025-09-18 via Nuitee