Hilton Durham near Duke University

Name: Hilton Durham near Duke University
Address: 3800 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America, Durham, North Carolina, US
Price range: $106–$302 per night
Rating: 8.38

$140

/ night

Avg. for September

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$140

/ night

Avg. for September

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Hilton Durham near Duke University average $114 in January, the cheapest month, and $149 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Hilton Durham near Duke University by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$114
February	$119
March	$123
April	$137
May	$149
June	$125
July	$120
August	$135
September	$140
October	$143
November	$135
December	$118

Most expensive: May (~$149)

Cheapest: January (~$114)

About this property

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Amenities

Business amenities

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has 12000 square feet (1115 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Bluestone Grille, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 196 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Location

When you stay at Hilton Durham near Duke University in Durham, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from North Carolina Central University and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Streets at Southpoint Mall.

What's nearby

Rhine Research Center Museum(1.4 miles)
Bennett Place(1.5 miles)
North Carolina Civil War Trail(1.6 miles)
Duke University(1.9 miles)
Common Ground Theatre(2 miles)
Durham VA Medical Center(2 miles)
Duke University Hospital(2.1 miles)
Sarah P. Duke Gardens(2.4 miles)
Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture(2.5 miles)
Fuqua School of Business(2.6 miles)
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University(2.7 miles)
Wallace Wade Stadium(2.8 miles)
Cameron Indoor Stadium(2.8 miles)
Duke University Chapel(2.8 miles)
Duke University Golf Club(2.8 miles)
The nearest major airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)(18.4 miles)

Laundry service
Elevator / Lift
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Meeting Rooms
Ballroom

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Location

3800 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Rhine Research Center Museum (1.4 miles)

Bennett Place (1.5 miles)

North Carolina Civil War Trail (1.6 miles)

Duke University (1.9 miles)

Common Ground Theatre (2 miles)

Durham VA Medical Center (2 miles)

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Room options

Two Queen Beds

Room details

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

360 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

One Queen Bed, Accessible

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2

360 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

Two Queen Beds, Accessible

Room details

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

360 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

One King Bed

Room details

1 King Bed

Sleeps 2

360 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

Presidential Room (Parlor, No Bed)

Room details

1 Twin Bed

Sleeps 2

592 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

One Queen Bed, Alcove Suite

Room details

1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 3

490 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

One King Bed, Alcove Suite

Room details

1 King Bed

Sleeps 4

490 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 1,146 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

32%

Couple

17%

Family

36%

Group

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Hilton Durham near Duke University, guests frequently praise friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and convenient access to Duke and highways, while several reviews note occasional maintenance problems and humidity or musty odors in some rooms.

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What guests think

On-site dining and bar receive both compliments and criticism, with slow service or limited stock reported at times and breakfast often viewed as pricey. Amenities like the pool and gym are appreciated, though occasional construction, elevator outages, and a small parking fee come up. A practical choice for Duke visits and road trips if you prefer convenience and value over polish.

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Facilities

Guests like the on-site restaurant/bar, pool, and gym, and parking is available for a small fee. Some reported renovation disruptions or an elevator out of service.

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paula

Jun 1, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

clean beautiful hotel, staff is friendly and efficient, Excellent food and drink. Breakfast Buffet, beautifully prepared and plenty of it. Dinner menu very good. All the amenities, beautiful pool, Work out room very clean and well equipped. only 2easy miles from the Duke, I would stay here instead of a Room at The Lodge

Carlee

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Standard hotel, with attentive staff and nice pool area. Not a lot of areas to walk to from location but easy drive to other sites such as Duke and downtown Durham.

ChorWah

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Buying 1 cup of coffee got charged 2, they refunded me after I pointed it out. Parking is not free, it's only $5 but still strange as this is not in a populous area like city downtown.

Diane

May 5, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Never again. One elevator was out of service the whole time. Which caused big back up at the elevators. The room was so rundown the stick on floor tiles they stuck to the wall were all lifting and coming off. Told the front desk that the room smelled stale she said that there was new carpet. Ma’am please be so for real that carpet was older than me. There was a power outage which wasn’t their fault but there was a prom and a dance competition which led to screaming teenagers all night. Front desk was not the best when it came to the power outage. Rude We come to NC often to visit our son and this is a nope never again.

Craig Paul

Jul 29, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Great customer service. Nice pool.

Sally Sue

May 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Two minutes after check out while waiting at the elevator, the power went out. There was no generator. It was chaos.

Robin

Apr 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Ideally located to Duke and nice room and gym!

Kevin

Aug 14, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Great location. Pool was very nice and especially clean. Had a fantastic stay. Staff was very friendly.

Khandoker

Jul 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night

AC didn’t work, had to switch rooms. Half the hotel is under construction.

Epifanio

Mar 31, 2023

Stayed 2 nights

Multiple rooms on my floor were under construction/renovation during my stay.

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Cleanliness

Many found rooms and public areas very clean. However, several noted musty or moldy odors, damp carpets, dirty linens or bathrooms, and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Linda

Jul 2, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and cool. Beautiful decor.

Kendra

Jul 21, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Room smelled heavily of mold. The housekeeper replaced our towels and replaced 2 of the towels with dirty linen. Our couch was sticky and so was the carpet. Also the toilet paper holder was broken so the toilet paper had to sit on the back of the toilet. For a suit I was highly disappointed in the room. The front desk lady was super nice but couldn’t accommodate a room change due to them being at capacity.

D'Ante

Nov 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Spotless room and AMAZING staff!!

Stephanie

Jan 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable, but sheets were scratchy. No trash bags in the trash cans and headboard looked dirty. Bottom of the tub was stained.

Jessica

Apr 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, easy check in.

Ahmed

Feb 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The bed was filthy with blood marks. The bathroom was filthy. There were hair in the tub and a leftover used wash cloth on the tub spout. I ended up not taking a shower in that bathroom, instead just freshened up using the sink before checkout. Terrible experience especially from a Hilton hotel.

melanie

Mar 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Property was very clean and comfortable . Staff was very nice and helpful in any way needed.

David

Jan 29, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

For the price I would expect to have a clean room and towels. Our towels were dirty and we had to call down for new ones.

Kelly

Jun 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Hallways were ridiculously hot; first room smelled so badly like mold that we had to request another room. Room wasn't very clean. Sheets didn’t smell/feel clean. Fire alarm went off multiple times throughout the night. NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE at all.

Ling

Aug 19, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The room smells bad and wet, the carpet is old and feels wet, the bathroom is not clean enough!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and updated with good beds, but some are humid or smell musty, have small bathrooms or maintenance issues, and highway noise affects a few. Microwaves are often not provided and fridges can be small.

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David

Mar 28, 2024

Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this Hilton before with good results. This time I was in a room on a corner with lots of glass that faced a major road. Noise from the road came into the room and made it difficult to fall asleep.

Michelle

Apr 4, 2024

Stayed 1 night

This hotel looks like it was refurbished from a cheaper, low quality hotel. The bathroom door blocks the shower door so you have to keep the bathroom door closed to get in and out of the shower. The he bathroom is extremely small. The lobby area is very nice.

John

Jun 24, 2024

Stayed 5 nights

The property, the pool area, and the staff was great. The room was in bad shape, my door lock broke twice and I had to sit in the hallway for 40 minutes waiting for maintenance to “break in” to my room. Then I wasn’t offered a new room or any compensation. Just told it would go on the list to be fixed. Fridge too small, no microwave, bathroom fixtures broken…..just not in good shape

Lisa

Dec 24, 2022

Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable. Would be nice to have a microwave in the room.

Mazen

Aug 31, 2024

Stayed 4 nights

My third or fourth stay at this property. The sink was clogged and had to call to have it fixed. Then, the tub will not drain properly and 4 to 5 inches of water will collect in the bottom while taking a shower. It took to requests to have it repaired. Room layout was not as good as previous stays.

Ryan

Oct 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night

They gave us the 2 queens room instead of the 1 king bed room we ordered. The room was very moist, everything felt wet.

Daniel

Feb 28, 2023

Stayed 1 night

Rooms are well laid out and furnished well.

Melissa

Jan 22, 2024

Stayed 1 night

The room was located facing the highway and could hear semi trucks and driving by all night making for restless sleep. Also, asked for an hour past check out, 1:00 instead of 12:00. My husband had an appointment at Duke Cancer Center and unsure about the timing. Front desk person told us no and we had to check out before 8. There was no attempt to accommodate us.

barbara

Mar 29, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Refrigerator didn't work properly, Woke up sweating, Thermostate didn't work like it was suppose to.

Nancy

Jun 11, 2023

The only thing I missed was the microwave. Also the fridge went between 42 degrees and 55 degrees, by myself being a retired chef I know this is incorrect for refrigerator temps. They were so busy at checkout I couldn’t tell anyone.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. That said, guests report occasional rudeness, slow bar service, check-in delays or system outages, room-type mix-ups, and limited flexibility on requests.

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Mitch

Dec 17, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Had to wait over 2 hours to check in due to computer system down. Front desk did not handle this well and was rude. No discount on room, next stay, or breakfast. They said Hilton don’t do this. Will check other hotels next time. Not Happy.

Danita

Sep 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Lanette and Danelle were amazing! I had a package delivered from home and they called me the moment it arrived! Very friendly and helpful! Will stay here next time too!

Saewon

Feb 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The receptionist who checked me in was very rude upon asking question. I believe that lady should not be working as a front line greeter to the customer visiting the city. That ladys presence made my impression on the city durham so poorly. I can take little run down old facility but cannot accept rudeness of the staff. Very poor management

Helen

Oct 19, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are clean and very comfortable albeit a little tattered in areas. Front desk is helpful and courteous. The bar/ restaurant staff is friendly but incredibly slow and - in every instance- had difficulty taking the simplest of orders and )getting them out without multiple follow up requests. Again- lovely people, but either not properly trained or they just don’t care do follow through.

Kirk

Oct 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The front desk clerk especially was very professional and made a small hiccup at check in a quick fix. She was indeed immaculate.

Rosa

Dec 26, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

The staff was really friendly!

William

Dec 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was a great delight. Very clean with all the comforts of home. Their restaurant/bar was exceptional

Abby

Jul 9, 2023

Stayed 1 night

The front desk person was rude and she had told me there was no rooms it was sold out then i found my reservation and she located it after checking inn she hand me the key to the room did not even told me my room number or directions

mayre

Jul 24, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

I had a problem the first night that I stayed at this hotel. The smoke detector kept going off until 2:30 am. When I call to report this problem the front desk person said that maintenance would be coming up. They never showed. So today when I checked out I asked if there was going to be an adjustment (credit) to my bill. The front desk person that since I booked with Expedia nothing could be done. Be aware of this situation.

Ingrid

Jan 22, 2024

Stayed 4 nights

Staff was wonderful. We had to switch rooms and were helped by Pio. Thank you for everything. Everyone was wonderful

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Location

Convenient to Duke University and medical facilities with easy highway access and nearby dining by car. Not very walkable for some, and occasional highway noise is mentioned.

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Carlee

Sep 7, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Standard hotel, with attentive staff and nice pool area. Not a lot of areas to walk to from location but easy drive to other sites such as Duke and downtown Durham.

merlin

Aug 23, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Clean and modern, quiet .Close to Duke University. Many dinning chain restraint in the area. Very satisfied.

Marina

Nov 22, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. 6 min away from university.

Ted

May 16, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

It was very convenient to Duke Medical and close to many things.

zubina

Mar 23, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Great location and parking.

Robin

Apr 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Ideally located to Duke and nice room and gym!

Regina

Aug 12, 2023

Stayed 19,358 nights

I stayed at this property in December 2021 and December 2022. The hotel is clean, and the staff is professional. Some of the senior staff are excellent, friendly and caring. The wifi is fine. and I had no problems using the internet, but I'm not sure if the wifi is strong enough to Zoom. The parking lot is large, so it's easy to park at any time. Great location close to Duke University. The hotel is decades old, so manage your expectations. But I would happy to stay here again. When I stayed here in December 2022, the heater was blowing cold air. The front desk sent an engineer to reset the heater, but the reset process takes one hour to cycle through, so I was in my room working on my laptop with cold air blowing on me in the winter. Otherwise, no problems.

Claire

May 14, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, great location.

Teri

Jun 27, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel! Welcoming staff! And easy access to Duke Univ.

Tramonte

Jun 16, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

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Dining

Reviews of the on-site restaurant are mixed: several enjoyed tasty meals and breakfast, while others found service slow, options limited, or quality uneven. The breakfast buffet is often considered expensive.

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Kiandra

Mar 24, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Excellent. Bar was great. Breakfast also good.

Thomas

Apr 1, 2024

Stayed 1 night

Three negatives: (1) breakfast food preparation was subpar: eggs overcooked, horrible sausage, runny gravy, biscuit hard. The oats were quite good, however, $20 for even the world's best cup of oats is a bit much. The server was excellent. (2) very limited heat (72F)/cool (69F) room temperature controls (3) The bath towels were more suited for exfoliating than drying skin.

Charles

Sep 9, 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast buffet. Front desk and restaurant personnel were excellent.

Nicole

May 3, 2024

Stayed 3 nights

It was a very nice hotel. The breakfast buffet wasn't great for the $20 it cost. There are tons of places to go to eat. I'd skip the buffet.

Helen

Oct 19, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

david

Mar 10, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Poor breakfast service

William

Dec 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was a great delight. Very clean with all the comforts of home. Their restaurant/bar was exceptional

Alicia

Sep 15, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Overrall ok. Food from the restaurant was just ok. The “smoked daily” seemed to be far fetched and the sides all seemed to come from a can.

Monica

Dec 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Best hotel restaurant we have ever had! Delish!

Joyce

Sep 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Only a one night stay but exceeded our expectations! Ate at the hotel food was very good! Check in and check out were easy! Would definitely recommend!!

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Laura

3 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel! Rooms were clean and spacious, gym was great and the bar had really nice staff! Very close to some quick eats (Cook Out) and near downtown

Sanjeeve

3 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Nice room, nice windows. But the room smelled musty, which wasn’t the case during prior stays.

Paula

4 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Friendly staff. Competitive rates.

Jackie

Aug 7, 2026

Stayed 1 night

The room had a coffee cup from the last person that stayed. There was not clean to my standards. Very disappointing, there was no coffee in the morning. And we couldn't use the coffee maker in the room.Because it was no plug anywhere near it.And no clean cups

christina

Aug 7, 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Clean well kept inside and out staff was very nice

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 23:59

Before 12:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs about Hilton Durham near Duke University

Is parking available at the hotel?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 8.60 per night, which includes in/out privileges. There is also free parking available for RVs, buses, and trucks.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available for a fee, served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The cost is approximately USD 19.95 for adults and USD 10 for children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel for a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers various accessibility features including elevators, step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and a wheelchair-accessible pool. There are also assistive listening devices, Braille signage, and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the business district, just a 4-minute drive from Duke University Hospital and 6 minutes from Duke University. It is approximately 10.5 miles from the University of North Carolina and 10.6 miles from Research Triangle Park. Public transport availability is not specified.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from May to October. Pool access is available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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What do room rates usually run at Hilton Durham near Duke University?

Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Hilton Durham near Duke University in Durham typically land around $119 a night for two guests, ranging from $108 to $303 on peak dates.

When is the quietest time to visit Hilton Durham near Duke University?

July is the quietest month to visit Hilton Durham near Duke University in Durham, while demand peaks in September. If you prefer fewer crowds and easier availability, plan travel for early to mid‑summer.

Which month has the lowest rates at Hilton Durham near Duke University?

January is the cheapest month to stay at Hilton Durham near Duke University, averaging $129 a night; May is the priciest at $168. The quietest month differs from the cheapest month, with July being the calmest for crowds.

What attractions and traveller types is Hilton Durham near Duke University good for?

Set near Duke University in Durham, Hilton Durham near Duke University suits families and business travellers, with easy access to Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, and Wallace Wade Stadium. The location also puts you close to Eno River State Park for outdoor time and conference hubs like Fuqua School of Business.

How does Hilton Durham near Duke University compare price-wise to other hotels nearby?

Hilton Durham near Duke University is cheaper than 14 of 19 comparable hotels in Durham, with a typical median of $134 a night versus about $149 for its peer set. That makes it a competitively priced choice among nearby options.

How does the nightly price at Hilton Durham near Duke University in Durham compare to recent weeks?

The current price at Hilton Durham near Duke University in Durham is $113 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 15% below its $133 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $113 and $202.

Prices for upcoming dates

September 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $149	16 $113	17 $106	18 $181	19 $148
20 $106	21 $113	22 $113	23 $113	24 $106	25 $163	26 $168
27 $110	28 $113	29 $114	30 $113

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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $112	2 $187	3 $195
4 $108	5 $112	6 $112	7 $112	8 $111	9	10 $215
11 $108	12 $139	13 $132	14 $141	15 $154	16	17 $302
18 $108	19 $112	20 $114	21 $112	22 $112	23	24 $197
25 $111	26 $114	27 $114	28 $112	29 $111	30	31 $195