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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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Dine al fresco in a casual atmosphere with metal chairs and umbrellas.
Hotel building with a flat roof and symmetrical design, situated on a street with parking and a sidewalk.
Two single beds with white linens and pillows, each with a nightstand and a framed picture above.
Stunning hallway with doors leading to rooms, featuring framed artwork and elegant lighting.
Compact kitchen area with a stainless steel sink, microwave oven, and dishwasher.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Duke University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

Durham hotel steps from Durham VA Medical Center
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in a common area are onsite.
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers 48 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A complimentary area shuttle within 3 miles is available for guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 5.98 mi (9.62 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

University Inn Duke Hospital
University Inn Duke Hospital Durham
University Inn Durham across Duke Hospital
University Durham across Duke Hospital

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ira

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient location, awesome staff friendly and helpful. Not the latest immensities but clean and comfortable. Only one minor thing was parking, limited and if you have appointments or plans for the evening parking could be difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis Arthur, Moore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.spacious and spotlessly clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean

Exceptionally clean room and great servce
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linwood

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.It was clean, very quiet.Excellent shuttle service every morning.Couldn't ask for a nicer place !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Astoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and very conveniently located to Duke Medical Center and University.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

marlena d

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside the hotel was nice and the staff was fantastic. Parking was terrible. Very limited and spaces barely big enough to park a car. Rooms were very nice and up to date. But the entire hotel is hardwood floors which meant hearing every sound made though out the floor which meant out infant was woke up all night. Other than that, location is very convenitient to the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking very tight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For everyone I interacted with in the very social reception area, it was the proximity to the hospital that brought them to this inn. , same for me, but the feature that I appreciated most because of the new sickness that has been ruling my days for the past 6 mos., vertigo, Ireally was grateful for that 1,5 min. shuttle. The two desk clerks I worked with went above and beyond to be kind and helpful, and it was obvious with the frequently returning guests
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and common spaces were very clean. The shuttle service is fantastic. If you're looking for a place to stay near the Duke Medical Center or West Campus, it's a great place to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mason

Traveled with family
This is a place of last resort. No lobby, not near any places to eat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great, very large but he bathroom was quite small. Shuttle to Duke Medical was great and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan Hai-Eng

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dajiang

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no food other than pay as you go fruit and small pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025