Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

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Joie De Vivre
7.8 (593 reviews)
202 Corcoran Street , Durham , us
+1 984-329-9500

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean location
Exceptional staff
Great location
Cons:
Stuffy rooms
Overpriced
Poor breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Room cleanliness was appreciated but mentioned as stuffy in some reviews.
Service
8.6
Staff was described as exceptional and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
8.64
Location was frequently praised for its convenience and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.09
Mixed reviews regarding room quality; concerns over windowless rooms and smells.
Amenities
7.62
Amenities discussed were basic; room amenities were satisfactory.
Value for Money
7.08
Several mentions of being overpriced for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Breakfast options cited as overpriced and lacking variety.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overarching positive experience despite some mentioned issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:25

Property Description

Chic Urban Oasis in Durham

Seasonal Outdoor Pool and Onsite Bar
Unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool or enjoy a refreshing drink at the onsite bar, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring Durham.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Rooms
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, cable channels, and an iPod docking station. Some rooms even feature a cozy seating area for ultimate relaxation.

Convenience and Hospitality
Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, complimentary WiFi, private parking, and even enjoy a cup of complimentary coffee during your stay. Experience convenience and warm hospitality at Unscripted Durham.

Ready to experience the charm of Durham? Book your stay at Unscripted Durham for a memorable urban getaway.

Important information:

The resort fee includes the following:

-Hotel WiFi
-Daily In-Room Water
-Local Telephone Calls
-Hotel Bicycle Rentals
-Seasonal Rooftop Pool Access
-2 Chaise Lounge RentalsGuests 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

7.8
Based on 593 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 7.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Jaquetta • couple • us
7
It was ok because it was convenient to everything
Pros:

A friend

Cons:

Room was small to be a double

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • solo_traveller • us
2
Not worth the price AT ALL.
Pros:

The location and the front entrance.

Cons:

Pretty much everything else.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Reny • couple • gb
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Latoya • couple • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
2
Stay far away from this place
Pros:

Nothing
Nothing
Nothing

Cons:

Ok so let’s start by saying that you have to pay for parking in the hotels own parking garage ($25) this was not told before purchase. I was looking for a place with a restaurant as we would be arriving around 6Pm no restaurant and the bat food was a joke a bad joke, again not a great area to walk around. Yet the post said they had a restaurant on premises, coffee maker in room didn’t work and yet they had signs stating breakfast was served every day NOT I had to find a coffee shop for a cup for me and wife. I would say the pictures on your sight are very miss leading and made the place look great it was not.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Aigul • solo_traveller • kz
7
Неприветливый персонал, вокруг глухо, ни магазинов, ни кафе
Pros:

Уборка номеров на хорошем уровне. Ежедневно и тщательно.

Cons:

Номера без окон, заблокированные суммы на непредвиденные расходы не разблокировали спустя уже 3 три дня. Тогда как в других отелях это делается сразу.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
10
Just what I needed
Pros:

The scenery

Cons:

Parking

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Emily • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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C • solo_traveller • us
10
Stay in the most Unscripted City at the Unscripted!
Pros:

For a fun night out midweek and living in the area it was nice to be able to come here in a hot summer and enjoy the pool, cocktails, and be downtown

Cons:

Parking is expensive at about 25 bucks per car per day and the wold fee for the hotel room took a bit longer to be released; which I understand could be a financial institution as well as Hyatt

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • solo_traveller • pl
9
Miło spędzony czas. Super miejsce.
Pros:

Przede wszystkim lokalizacja, zależało mi, żeby było blisko do DPAC. Blisko sklep, restauracje, super lokalizacja. Basen super sprawa, szczególnie wieczorem, po zachodzie słońca.

Cons:

Pokój bez okien. Dzięki uprzejmości pani recepcjonistki udało się zamienić go na normalny pokój z oknem. Także radzę uważać co się rezerwuje i dopłacić do normalnych warunków. I strasznie głośna lodówka w pokoju, nie szło spać jak była włączona.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Meinhardt • couple • us
9
Pros:

I was a little leery when we first went in due to a very very loud DJ playing during check-in time. The line was long and the staff behind the desk and the guest had to scream at each other. But after that the staff is exceptional. They want us over.

Cons:

Allowed hip hop music was really hard to deal with not only by us but by other guests. As we were checking in, there was a lot of complaints about it. If you're going to have a DJ do it after the 3:00 check-in in the middle of the day on a Sunday

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Christee • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
6
It was okay, for the price. Probably wouldn’t stay there again though. Staff were mostly great.
Pros:

Location was great, room was comfortable, pool was small but nice.

Cons:

Issues with room service. The garage was filthy and that was tracked into the hotel, the carpet was very dirty. Times communicated in the email were not accurate. The bar at the pool was closed early while we were up there, but there was no announcement or explanation given.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
3
Cons:

The pool was green and cloudy. There were clothes or shoes floating in the bottom of it.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • couple • us
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Pierangeli • couple • us
6
Pros:

We liked the location and easy check in

Cons:

the sheets were dirty with make up and clenliness was not up to standards

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee