Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional Staff
Great Location
Delicious Food and Beverage
Cons:
Dated Rooms
Loud Music from Rooftop

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Rooms were clean according to multiple reviews.
Service
9.3
The staff was exceptional and received multiple positive mentions.
Location
9.3
Great location mentioned throughout the reviews.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms are clean, but some are dated and need better mirror and lighting.
Amenities
8.8
Good amenities mentioned, such as the coffee bar.
Value for Money
8.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast and coffee bar received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.8
General sentiment indicates a positive stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:16

Property Description

Luxury and Convenience in Durham

Modern Amenities: The Durham Hotel offers well-equipped rooms with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and comfortable bedding. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk for any assistance needed.

Prime Location: Situated just a short distance from Duke University and various popular attractions, including shopping centers and museums, the hotel provides easy access to the best of Durham.

Relaxation and Dining: With a fitness center, terrace, and an on-site restaurant and bar, guests can unwind and savor delicious meals without having to leave the hotel.

Book your stay at The Durham Hotel now for a luxurious and enjoyable experience in Durham!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: RDU

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 24.75 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 236 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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elizabethlL9801LJ Business
10
What a great hotel!
Pros:

What a great hotel! The rooms are simple but well designed, the bed is very comfortable, and the lobby coffee and food offerings are unbelievably good, esp the guacamole toast.Staff is personable and helpful. Everything works. Cheers!

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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Q6816IIpaulz NONE
10
Excellence.
Pros:

The hotel is well appointed—from the downstairs restaurant all the way to the rooftop bar. My room was clean, comfortable and quiet. And the Counter Culture coffee delivered to the room was a very nice touch. But ultimately it was the friendliness of an evidently well trained staff that made my experience unique. This human element is what will bring me back to The Durham.

2026-03-03 via Tripadvisor
8
868heatherf Business
10
cool place
Pros:

Really cool place; detail inside and outside were photo-worthy. Rooftop bar wasn't open but I hear it's great -- staff was helpful too!

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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Senn couple us
3
Fell far below average.
Pros:

Loved the common spaces, but they had both the coffee shop bar and the rooftop bar closed for private events on the same night.

Cons:

Lack of parking, lack of valet. Thin walls- someone beside us had an alarm that went off for over 20 minutes at 6 AM. Staff was unconcerned.

There was a coffee maker but no coffee in the room and the coffee shop doesn’t open until 7:30AM.
There was one elevator for the whole hotel. Elevator were sticky with someone’s spilled drink. The phone in the room wouldn’t call the front desk.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Magma5 Business
10
High End Hotel
Pros:

I don't normally get to stay at hotels this nice, but it was being paid for by an organization that I have recently joined. It's 5-star service. Rooms are clean and spacious. Staff is friendly, helpful, and professional. Amenities are abundant and quality. Beds are comfortable. There are both a downstairs and rooftop restaurants. It's right in downtown Durham, so it's walkable to a lot of different things, and the public parking garage is diagonally across the street.
Being downtown, I did hear the garbage truck in the morning, but I was already awake.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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P7658EIstephens NONE Davidson, North Carolina
2
Don't do it
Pros:

Our King room was a converted closet or office space on the second floor behind the equipment room. Very dark... a little dank... shower valve not functioning well... bad pillows... just not worth the price. Location great. People super nice (but powerless to fix any issue). I'd stay away.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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kevincN8619BH NONE Quechee, Hartford, Vermont
10
A top notch hotel in downtown Durham
Pros:

The Durham is a fine hotel in the center of downtown. You can walk to everything, from a host of breweries to all centers of the arts to some really good restaurants. Try Flavor Hills, short walk to West Main from the hotel. The hotel roof deck was closed when I stayed in February, but it’s quite the amenity in good weather.

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
2
270cortneyb NONE
8
Wonderful Stay
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay. The breakfast was great, the staff was warm and thoughtful, and we loved the fun, 70s-inspired vibe throughout the hotel. The games available were such a nice touch and made the space feel relaxed and welcoming.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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david couple us
5
Meh.
Pros:

Front desk staff very nice. Location is great to DPAC, local restaurants.

Cons:

Cleanliness. Tile shower was kind of yucky and leaked water into the bathroom. Toilet seat was spotted (ew) and random hair found upon arrival, which set the tone.

The biggest issue was sound—could have used a sound machine. Used to big city hotel stays, but this particular room (even high up!) could hear the street crossing loud and clear, to the point where it actually prohibited sleep. The coffee delivery was basically packaged coffee to use in the coffee maker—and they knocked on the door two hours before 8am request. We were already up at 6 due to street noise. 🫤 Hotel had a cool lobby/first floor vibe but beyond that, it could use some updating. Just a “meh” stay.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Goldie073 NONE Eden Prairie, Minnesota
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Great location, amenities. Breakfast good. Wish there was a dinner place there - only appetizers. We will be staying here the next time we are in Durham!

2026-01-19 via Tripadvisor
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A9075LVabbyg NONE
10
Great Experience!!
Pros:

Staff is great, very friendly and helpful, I felt like at home during my stay.
Ordered some food and Coffee it was amazing.

2026-01-05 via Tripadvisor
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Suzy extended_group us
10
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
4
406darlenel NONE
10
exceptional staff
Pros:

The staff was exceptional. The beds were amazing! The parking was easy and the coffee bar was delicious. The location was perfect for us.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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EdC1344 Business Huntington, Long Island, New York
10
Treated Me Like Family
Pros:

Wonderful, warm staff! From the arrival with the warm greeting from the bellstaff and front desk to the coffee bar folks, I felt welcome and appreciated during my entire stay! The room was impeccable and every staff member whom I encountered had a warm, genuine smile. :)

2025-12-13 via Tripadvisor
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Briana family_with_children us
4
Great location, dated hotel
Pros:

Location is great. Cocktails and coffee was phenomenal. Loved the shower. Front office always addressed me by name which was nice. Fresh ground coffee delivered to room in the morning was amazing and unlike any other hotel!

Cons:

The rooms overall are dated. No dresser or storage. No additional mirror beside bathroom. Lighting in the bathroom should be better. Elevator, yes singular, was horrible. PARKING was horrendous and not right next to the hotel, made me nervous traveling solo with a child and the homeless people.

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Geri couple us
9
2025-12-01 via Nuitee
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Trvlvr05 NONE Alexandria, Virginia
10
Hotel Durham is ideal for personalized service.
Pros:

Hotel Durham is an outstanding hotel for location, room comfort, and extra services. The coffee service to your room in the morning was excellent.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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Jessica extended_group us
10
2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Pioneer13063083706 Business
10
Downtown Durham
Pros:

Excellent hotel with thoughtful and comfortable amenities. Great location in the heart of downtown Durham. The coffee bar is a great spot for a meal or a relaxed beverage.

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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Erica extended_group us
10
Enjoyed my stay
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay here, the service was great and the room was clean.

2025-11-03 via Nuitee