Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park

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Sonesta Select
8 (1658 reviews)
301 Residence Inn Boulevard , Durham , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful front desk staff
Affordable / good value for price
Some guests report property felt clean on arrival
Feels safe / family friendly for many guests
Comfortable bed reported by some
Cons:
Stained carpets, mold, dirty rooms and occasional bugs
Damaged or old furniture; holes in walls
Broken or missing amenities (TV, phone, ice machine, hair dryer, occasional A/C failures)
No breakfast / limited food and beverage options
Sketchy parking / nearby homeless camp and occasional noise
Issues with deposits, room switches and staff not honoring requests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed reports: multiple guests mention stained carpets, mold, dirty walls, stained furniture and bugs, while a few reviews note the property felt clean on arrival.
Service
9.5
Generally praised — front desk staff frequently described as friendly and helpful; a few isolated comments about rude staff, but overall service is a strong positive.
Location
9
Convenient/acceptable location for many guests, with some mentions of sketchy parking/homeless nearby making a few guests uncomfortable.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms often described as old, with damaged furniture, holes in walls, stained carpets and occasional mold; some guests found beds acceptable.
Amenities
7
Several broken or missing items reported (ice machine, TV, phone, hair dryer, occasional A/C issues); basic amenities present but inconsistent.
Value for Money
9.5
Multiple reviews explicitly call the property affordable/budget friendly and good value for the price despite shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Very limited — guests report no breakfast beyond coffee and missing or minimal F&B offerings; this is a consistent minor negative.
Overall Experience
8.5
Mixed overall: friendly staff and strong value offset cleanliness and room-quality issues for many guests, producing a generally acceptable experience for budget travelers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 19:00

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Services
Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park offers a range of modern amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, and free WiFi. The 24-hour front desk and private parking ensure convenience for all guests.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Each room at Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park features a desk, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Selected rooms even come with a balcony for a relaxing outdoor space.

Convenient Location
Situated just 16 km from Duke University and with easy access to the North Carolina Museum of Art and Crabtree Valley Mall, Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park is the ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 per pet, per stay applies. A maximum of 2 pets per room is allowed.

Please note there is a $75 fee for early check in.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RDU

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1658 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Latarsha • couple • us
10
Very budget friendly
Pros:

Clean and staff friendly

Cons:

Great property

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Latarsha • couple • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Latarsha • couple • us
10
Great hotel and very affordable
Pros:

Clean and well kept

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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tankard • couple • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Shahborn • couple • us
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Rice • couple • us
6
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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tankard • couple • us
6
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • us
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Catherine B Dickens • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The hotel staff very friendly

Cons:

I love everything

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Sylwia • couple • us
1
Our flight got canceled and after many hours in the air and on different airport we were so tired that we reserved this
Pros:

AC was workin well and the bed was comfortable

Cons:

the room was terrible. There was a huge stain on the very old carpet, hole in the wall, damaged dresser and stained old couch.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
3
I will never recommend this motel to anybody! I will never book this motel again. They ice machine was broken and it’s
Pros:

Nothing! It was horrible

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Latarsha • couple • us
10
Family Friendly
Pros:

Feels safe and is clean when you walk in

Cons:

Wish it was a little bit more light when you get off elevators on the floors walking to room

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
2
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee