Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Durham Duke University Medical Center Area
Address: 1108 West Main Street, Trinity Park, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America, Durham, Durham County, US
Price range: US$169–US$267 per night
Rating: 8.33

What guests think

At Residence Inn by Marriott Durham Duke University Medical Center Area, guests praise friendly staff and a convenient location near Duke and restaurants, plus spacious suites, while noting noise from trains or street traffic and an extra charge for parking.

Breakfast feedback is mixed, ranging from plentiful and tasty to mediocre or poor. Some rooms show maintenance quirks such as finicky A/C, doorless showers that wet floors, or occasionally spotty Wi-Fi. Facilities draw praise for a decent gym and a shuttle within a few miles, though periodic renovations have caused daytime noise. Overall, expect a comfortable, well-located stay with a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

Guests like the gym and the shuttle within a few miles; on-site laundry is handy. Several note paid parking and report renovation noise during the day.

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Paul

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't like all the noisy remodeling going on.

10

Robert

2 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,327 nights

Perfect stay I’ll definitely be back this is where I will stay the next time I’m in town for a Duke game.. the hotel has free shuttle to the game and surrounding areas within 3 miles from the hotel staff was great free breakfast and the hotel rate was so affordable

10

Melissa

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff was amazing! Breakfast had so many options, quiche, waffles, fresh fruit, sausage, hard boiled eggs…. Room was very clean. Small market store in lobby. Lobby area with a tv and tons of seating. Nice workout room. But again, staff was incredible!

8

Karen

2 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice to have shuttle service to hospital and Duke campus (they serve a 3 mile radius). Easy walk to restaurants. Good breakfast and coffee service. Clean, well equipped studio accommodations.

8

Melanie

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 11 nights

Like: The location was very close to Duke University. The full refrigerator, dishwasher, stovetop, dishes, etc. was very clean & convenient as I stayed 12 days and didn't always want to dine out. The laundry room was also clean and convenient. The business center had a printer. The fitness center didn't have a lot of equipment, but what it had was in very good condition and the room was very clean. The beds are comfortable. Good water pressure in the shower. The toilets flushed well. Not so great: The property really needs updating. It is clean, but the couches are stained, the carpet in the hallways is old/stained, the air conditioning doesn't always work, the drawers don't close,etc. I had to change rooms a couple of times when issues with the A/C arose. Management was very quick to respond and gave me a credit for one night because of my trouble.

8

Scott

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Expect renovations at this time

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Tian

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled musky and like urine in our room and much of the facility just smelled like cleaning supplies. The wifi wasn’t great in the room. The location is decently close to Duke, but the immediate area is at a street intersection right by a gas station. There was plenty of parking for pay by mobile 15$.

8

Deborah

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property under construction so super noisy all day.

10

Josephine

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant stay. I don’t love paying for parking, I think that should be an amenity that’s included

10

David

31 May 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We love staying here when we come to visit our family. Every stay has been wonderful. The room is very comfortable. We love the gym and the breakfasts. Having a nice laundry area on the premises is also a huge plus. The best part is the fantastic staff-everyone is so nice and helpful. Thank you for always making our trips memorable.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised, but housekeeping frequency and responsiveness are inconsistent, with multiple reports of missed service. A few mention odors, pests, or worn furnishings.

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Rafael

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Good location and clean property. However, although requested to clean the room every other day, as they suggest, we have the room "refreshed" only one time in a 7-day stay

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Paul

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was clean and well kept. The breakfast was very good. What I did not like is that I requested twice for my room to be clean while I was away on business and it did not happen. Poor customer service with regard to this issue but otherwise the sparse interaction I had with management was fine. I never did receive a follow up call as promised. Also beware if the train that rolls through the town of Durham in the middle of the night. it will awaken you with the blaring horn. Also, there is a $15 per night charge for parking.

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Victor

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walking distance to the event I attended which I loved but there were ants in my room.

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Reed

10 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The place to stay if you have business at Duke. Housekeeping is hit-or-miss, but that's par for the course for an extended-stay hotel.

10

Carla

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very clean, just didn’t have a fresh smell. Loved the shower!! The room was spacious. Sofa bed was not very comfortable. Also loved having free breakfast offered! Front desk reception had excellent customer service! Loved that hotel was close to convention center and restaurants! Don’t like that you have to pay for parking.

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Melanie

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 11 nights

Like: The location was very close to Duke University. The full refrigerator, dishwasher, stovetop, dishes, etc. was very clean & convenient as I stayed 12 days and didn't always want to dine out. The laundry room was also clean and convenient. The business center had a printer. The fitness center didn't have a lot of equipment, but what it had was in very good condition and the room was very clean. The beds are comfortable. Good water pressure in the shower. The toilets flushed well. Not so great: The property really needs updating. It is clean, but the couches are stained, the carpet in the hallways is old/stained, the air conditioning doesn't always work, the drawers don't close,etc. I had to change rooms a couple of times when issues with the A/C arose. Management was very quick to respond and gave me a credit for one night because of my trouble.

6

Tian

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled musky and like urine in our room and much of the facility just smelled like cleaning supplies. The wifi wasn’t great in the room. The location is decently close to Duke, but the immediate area is at a street intersection right by a gas station. There was plenty of parking for pay by mobile 15$.

10

Ashlee

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked the easy access to shops and food, as well as downtown and the interstate. Rooms were clean, breakfast was good (and free) and the staff were all exceptionally kind and helpful.

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Hong

19 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I was on the business trip for 4 nights and 5 days. While the room and facility is clean, it lacks good room service, they don't even make up the bed and give us extra liner of trash bags. The quality of breakfast is the worst, boring, lacking variety, compared to other Residence Inn that I have stayed.

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Nathan

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great, the building's in very good condition, but covid's over, and it's time to go back to servicing the rooms daily. Also, the breakfast was standard fare, and yet.... not as good as other places.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and comfortable with useful kitchens, but some guests experienced A/C problems, doorless showers that wet floors, occasional Wi-Fi issues, and noise from trains or the street.

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Paul

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was clean and well kept. The breakfast was very good. What I did not like is that I requested twice for my room to be clean while I was away on business and it did not happen. Poor customer service with regard to this issue but otherwise the sparse interaction I had with management was fine. I never did receive a follow up call as promised. Also beware if the train that rolls through the town of Durham in the middle of the night. it will awaken you with the blaring horn. Also, there is a $15 per night charge for parking.

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Leslie

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was huge (an efficiency apartment, really).

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Julie

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was nice and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I did not catch his name, but the gentleman who drives the hotel shuttle was so friendly and courteous and kind. The breakfast was good, a lot of options and food was fresh and hot. The only con I could think of is that there was a lot of street noise. I woke up multiple times throughout the night from cars zooming down the street.

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Ignacio

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in Downtown Durham, just on Main St, and across the street from Duke University's East Campus, this hotel has an unbeatable location. The area is very quiet and relaxing, and offers excellent strolls and some good dining areas. Bars and restaurants are within walking distance and a bus will take you to Duke's West Campus. Facilities are fine, although the rooms have a bit of humidity. Staff is helpful.

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Lourdes Dolores

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The room was clean and comfortable and the gym was good. However, I gave the hotel 3 stars because the shower lets out so much water that it is actually wasting water. There's no door for the shower, so when you bathe, the water streams out of the shower and onto the bathroom floor. So much water streams out that I had to place the bathmat 12 inches away from the shower entrance so that it wouldn't get wet.

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Tian

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled musky and like urine in our room and much of the facility just smelled like cleaning supplies. The wifi wasn’t great in the room. The location is decently close to Duke, but the immediate area is at a street intersection right by a gas station. There was plenty of parking for pay by mobile 15$.

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Maria

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location! You can walk to great restaurants and coffee shops. The room is clean and spacious. The bed is very comfortable and it felt like a nice treat at the end of long day. The staff is very friendly, specially Tiffani and Laura at the reception desk. They were very helpful and welcoming, always greeting you with a big smile and making sure we were doing fine. I will definitely stay there on my next visit.

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PRAVEEN

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

The check in was super nice. The air conditioner was making a lot of noise - a racket. We had to complain multiple times. But they did respond 🙄 after the third vociferous complaint and replaced compressor. Friendly maintainence team , Barry the maintainence executive brought in a lot of smiles with his attitude.

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Sudheer

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room temperature doesn’t go over 70F even when it was set to 74F. I didn’t like. Cold room temperature kept me awake all through the night

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Julie

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room with nice kitchen. Loved the turntable tv. Nice

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with staff and management resolving issues and a courteous shuttle driver. There are isolated complaints about being walked, unhelpful or rude interactions, and limited check-in information.

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Ronnie A.

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

We had an issue with the room but the district manager took care of it immediately. Excellent Team

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Melissa

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff was amazing! Breakfast had so many options, quiche, waffles, fresh fruit, sausage, hard boiled eggs…. Room was very clean. Small market store in lobby. Lobby area with a tv and tons of seating. Nice workout room. But again, staff was incredible!

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Julie

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was nice and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I did not catch his name, but the gentleman who drives the hotel shuttle was so friendly and courteous and kind. The breakfast was good, a lot of options and food was fresh and hot. The only con I could think of is that there was a lot of street noise. I woke up multiple times throughout the night from cars zooming down the street.

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Fatima

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall I would definitely use this facility again. However, my check-in staff was nice but not very informative. She didn't tell me about the parking, breakfast time, check out, the deposit, nothing. I had to ask the questions for my reassurance. Although, it wasn't the best check-in experience, I would still recommend and stay.

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Heman

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Laura and Tiffany were extremely helpful and accommodating. The whole staff was very friendly and welcoming!

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Maria

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location! You can walk to great restaurants and coffee shops. The room is clean and spacious. The bed is very comfortable and it felt like a nice treat at the end of long day. The staff is very friendly, specially Tiffani and Laura at the reception desk. They were very helpful and welcoming, always greeting you with a big smile and making sure we were doing fine. I will definitely stay there on my next visit.

10

Richard

13 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Great staff and service.

10

Ashlee

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked the easy access to shops and food, as well as downtown and the interstate. Rooms were clean, breakfast was good (and free) and the staff were all exceptionally kind and helpful.

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Michael

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After confirming my stay with the Residence Inn Durham by checking in online, then email exchange just hours before my arrival stating “I am on my way and would be there in 2hrs”- then the hotel acknowledging that check in… I got to the front desk at 6:10pm to find out I no longer had a room and was being re-booked at a different, lesser quality hotel 10 mins away. (After driving 9hrs to get there). Utterly ridiculous and I’ll never book a room with them again.

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LaMeesha

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

I am thankful for the very hospitable staff that I encountered at the hotel. Everyone was smiling at the front desk every time I passed by.

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Location

Very convenient for Duke and downtown, with many restaurants and venues within walking distance. Some guests noted train or street noise and a few felt the immediate area less safe after dark.

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Wendy

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My son and I stayed here for his freshman move-in weekend, so it was my first time here but I’ll definitely be in Durham again within the next four years and will happily stay here again. The staff was friendly, helpful and competent, the facility and rooms were very clean. They have coffee and water available 24/7 in the lobby. The breakfast was substantial and varied for those with different preferences. It’s very convenient to Duke — esp. East campus — and you can walk to restaurants nearby or drive just a few minutes to even more. Great option for Duke parents and visitors.

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Paul

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was clean and well kept. The breakfast was very good. What I did not like is that I requested twice for my room to be clean while I was away on business and it did not happen. Poor customer service with regard to this issue but otherwise the sparse interaction I had with management was fine. I never did receive a follow up call as promised. Also beware if the train that rolls through the town of Durham in the middle of the night. it will awaken you with the blaring horn. Also, there is a $15 per night charge for parking.

10

Hong

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Nice staff, very helpful. Close to Duke University, great place to stay.

8

Ignacio

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in Downtown Durham, just on Main St, and across the street from Duke University's East Campus, this hotel has an unbeatable location. The area is very quiet and relaxing, and offers excellent strolls and some good dining areas. Bars and restaurants are within walking distance and a bus will take you to Duke's West Campus. Facilities are fine, although the rooms have a bit of humidity. Staff is helpful.

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Christopher

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great downtown area but a little unsafe after dark around this hotel.

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Judy

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location with some incredible Restaurants nearby

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Tian

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled musky and like urine in our room and much of the facility just smelled like cleaning supplies. The wifi wasn’t great in the room. The location is decently close to Duke, but the immediate area is at a street intersection right by a gas station. There was plenty of parking for pay by mobile 15$.

10

charles

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very nice hotel in the heart of Durham. Close proximity to restaurants, bars and DPAC.

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Maria

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location! You can walk to great restaurants and coffee shops. The room is clean and spacious. The bed is very comfortable and it felt like a nice treat at the end of long day. The staff is very friendly, specially Tiffani and Laura at the reception desk. They were very helpful and welcoming, always greeting you with a big smile and making sure we were doing fine. I will definitely stay there on my next visit.

10

Margaret

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great and reasonably priced place to stay as a family in the center of Durham.

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Dining

Breakfast reviews are inconsistent: many found it varied and good, while others called it mediocre or poor. Overall food impressions range from great to disappointing.

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Suzanne

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Overall this was a good place to stay for an extended trip. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were very clean. As a pet friendly place, this was a plus. Our only complaint was the included breakfast buffet which was uniformly terrible each day. But, with a kitchen in the suite it did not really matter.

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Wendy

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My son and I stayed here for his freshman move-in weekend, so it was my first time here but I’ll definitely be in Durham again within the next four years and will happily stay here again. The staff was friendly, helpful and competent, the facility and rooms were very clean. They have coffee and water available 24/7 in the lobby. The breakfast was substantial and varied for those with different preferences. It’s very convenient to Duke — esp. East campus — and you can walk to restaurants nearby or drive just a few minutes to even more. Great option for Duke parents and visitors.

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Judith

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Pro: Queen Bed/Suite very functional and nicely divided between the kitchen, ,office/living room and bedroom areas. Cons: Don't think Expedia mentioned there was a $12 fee per day for parking or that cleanig would be done every 2 days The breakfasts are bad.Nothing fresh and natural except for fruit. The decaf coffee was horrible.

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Melissa

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff was amazing! Breakfast had so many options, quiche, waffles, fresh fruit, sausage, hard boiled eggs…. Room was very clean. Small market store in lobby. Lobby area with a tv and tons of seating. Nice workout room. But again, staff was incredible!

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Deborah

1 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself is exceptional and perfect for a business stay or writing retreat, especially as the kitchen allows you to cook and stay focused on work without having to leave the room. Location is also great if you do want to explore restaurants and Duke. Only complaint is that their breakfast is mediocre at best.

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Barbara

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was great.

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Ashlee

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked the easy access to shops and food, as well as downtown and the interstate. Rooms were clean, breakfast was good (and free) and the staff were all exceptionally kind and helpful.

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Hong

19 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I was on the business trip for 4 nights and 5 days. While the room and facility is clean, it lacks good room service, they don't even make up the bed and give us extra liner of trash bags. The quality of breakfast is the worst, boring, lacking variety, compared to other Residence Inn that I have stayed.

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Nathan

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great, the building's in very good condition, but covid's over, and it's time to go back to servicing the rooms daily. Also, the breakfast was standard fare, and yet.... not as good as other places.

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David

31 May 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We love staying here when we come to visit our family. Every stay has been wonderful. The room is very comfortable. We love the gym and the breakfasts. Having a nice laundry area on the premises is also a huge plus. The best part is the fantastic staff-everyone is so nice and helpful. Thank you for always making our trips memorable.

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Month	Average price
January	US$190
February	US$211
March	US$202
April	US$245
May	US$226
June	US$227
July	US$193
August	US$184
September	US$222
October	US$267
November	US$210
December	US$181

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17 $169	18 $235	19 $229
20 $174	21 $172	22 $172	23 $206	24 $206	25 $206	26 $206
27 $172	28 $172	29 $172	30 $203

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $177	2 $229	3 $229
4 $172	5 $172	6 $172	7 $172	8 $172	9 $229	10 $229
11 $172	12 $172	13 $172	14 $172	15 $267	16	17
18 $173	19 $173	20 $172	21 $173	22 $172	23 $229	24 $229
25 $172	26 $172	27 $227	28 $175	29 $173	30 $229	31 $229

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

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Very good

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