The Durham Hotel
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About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at The Durham Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Durham, steps from Carolina Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Durham Performing Arts Center. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Durham Bulls Athletic Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Duke University.
What's nearby
Carolina Theatre(0.1 miles)
Durham Convention Center(0.2 miles)
Durham Performing Arts Center(0.3 miles)
Downtown Durham Dog Park(0.4 miles)
Scarborough House(0.4 miles)
American Tobacco Campus(0.4 miles)
Durham Bulls Athletic Park(0.5 miles)
Fullsteam Brewery(0.5 miles)
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance(0.5 miles)
Brightleaf Square(0.6 miles)
Honey Girl Meadery(0.7 miles)
Duke University(0.8 miles)
Hayti Heritage Center(1.1 miles)
Black Wall Street(1.1 miles)
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice(1.1 miles)
The preferred airport for The Durham Hotel is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)(14.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
315 East Chapel Hill Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Carolina Theatre (0.1 miles)
Durham Convention Center (0.2 miles)
Durham Performing Arts Center (0.3 miles)
Downtown Durham Dog Park (0.4 miles)
Scarborough House (0.4 miles)
American Tobacco Campus (0.4 miles)
Room options
8
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
12
Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
474 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
323 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Deluxe Double Obstructed
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
325 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
325 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Deluxe King Obstructed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
325 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews
9.1
Superb
Based on 760 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews of The Durham Hotel, guests consistently praise the upbeat, welcoming staff and walkable downtown location, while feedback on the mid-century style rooms and amenities ranges from comfortable and spacious to minimalist or underwhelming for the price.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews of The Durham Hotel, guests consistently praise the upbeat, welcoming staff and walkable downtown location, while feedback on the mid-century style rooms and amenities ranges from comfortable and spacious to minimalist or underwhelming for the price.
Many enjoy the rooftop bar, on-site dining, and the morning coffee delivery, though private events sometimes restrict access to common spaces. Noise from nearby nightlife and occasional elevator outages or service-elevator use are noted, and parking is paid in a nearby deck. Room experiences vary, with some highlighting spacious, stylish spaces and others citing obstructed views, sparse decor, or maintenance issues. Expect a lively boutique stay centered on service and downtown convenience.
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Facilities
Rooftop bar and social spaces are a highlight, and parking is in a paid deck across the street. However, private events and recurring elevator outages or reliance on the service elevator have limited access to areas during some stays.
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Holly
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well-maintained mod hotel with an excellent rooftop bar. Comfortable room and friendly staff.
Well-maintained mod hotel with an excellent rooftop bar. Comfortable room and friendly staff.
8
Allison
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, cute room, parking not on site.
Great location, cute room, parking not on site.
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Andrew
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was wonderful and the staff were friendly and responsive. There was some work being done do we had to use the service elevator for our whole stay. We're already talking about our next trip to Durham and our next stay will be here.
Our room was wonderful and the staff were friendly and responsive. There was some work being done do we had to use the service elevator for our whole stay. We're already talking about our next trip to Durham and our next stay will be here.
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Maureen
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel in a great location and staff was great. Rooms clean etc. However, they have a lot of events going on during stay that limit access to various areas during stay. Roof top bar was closed for private party but we didn’t know until we went to access. The coffee bar area was closed so there was no place to relax with a cocktail in the hotel after a long day. The rooftop bartender did bring us drinks in the lobby area for the inconvenience but by then they were vacuuming around our feet. We booked based on location and roof top and disappointed access wasn’t available nor was it posted in advance of our stay.
Hotel in a great location and staff was great. Rooms clean etc. However, they have a lot of events going on during stay that limit access to various areas during stay. Roof top bar was closed for private party but we didn’t know until we went to access. The coffee bar area was closed so there was no place to relax with a cocktail in the hotel after a long day. The rooftop bartender did bring us drinks in the lobby area for the inconvenience but by then they were vacuuming around our feet. We booked based on location and roof top and disappointed access wasn’t available nor was it posted in advance of our stay.
10
Margaret
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only working elevator was service elevator . Normally , that would be an issue .. but the staff is very friendly & hotel had a very unique vibe . Food is delicious !
Only working elevator was service elevator . Normally , that would be an issue .. but the staff is very friendly & hotel had a very unique vibe . Food is delicious !
10
jennifer
Jan 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very cooperative and friendly. Rooftop bar is excellent with beautiful sunset views.
Staff very cooperative and friendly. Rooftop bar is excellent with beautiful sunset views.
10
Sheri
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, park at the deck across the street (free on weekends/$25 weekdays)- walk to tons of great restaurants downtown. Very cool boutique hotel details like fresh ground coffee dropped at your door in the mornings, and tray of local Durham-made snacks in the room for reasonable prices. Some biological looking stains on our sofa were offputting and our robes had some stains as well. Our carpet in the room had a big bleached out spot at the entrance. The cleaning isn’t impeccable- but I definitely felt the bed linens, towels, and shower/bathroom were clean. Bed was comfy, room was quiet. The desk staff brought up water and ice when we needed it, they were also very friendly and helped with making recommendations. We were celebrating an anniversary and the hotel sent up a kind gift for our special occasion. Would stay again.
Great location, park at the deck across the street (free on weekends/$25 weekdays)- walk to tons of great restaurants downtown. Very cool boutique hotel details like fresh ground coffee dropped at your door in the mornings, and tray of local Durham-made snacks in the room for reasonable prices. Some biological looking stains on our sofa were offputting and our robes had some stains as well. Our carpet in the room had a big bleached out spot at the entrance. The cleaning isn’t impeccable- but I definitely felt the bed linens, towels, and shower/bathroom were clean. Bed was comfy, room was quiet. The desk staff brought up water and ice when we needed it, they were also very friendly and helped with making recommendations. We were celebrating an anniversary and the hotel sent up a kind gift for our special occasion. Would stay again.
8
Sherry
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Easy check in and check out. Friendly staff. The only disappointment was the rooftop bar was closed for an event.
Clean room. Easy check in and check out. Friendly staff. The only disappointment was the rooftop bar was closed for an event.
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David
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check-in was terrible. They didn't have the rooms that I reserved and said there was nothing that they could do because they were sold out. Parking is down the block and in a highrise parking lot that might be best described as "sketchy." There is only one elevator in the hotel so the wait is incredibly long -- we ended up getting escorted to the kitchen elevator behind the coffee shop. The bathrooms are quite beat-up with pealing paint around the door bottoms.
Check-in was terrible. They didn't have the rooms that I reserved and said there was nothing that they could do because they were sold out. Parking is down the block and in a highrise parking lot that might be best described as "sketchy." There is only one elevator in the hotel so the wait is incredibly long -- we ended up getting escorted to the kitchen elevator behind the coffee shop. The bathrooms are quite beat-up with pealing paint around the door bottoms.
10
Lori
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place. Will definitely stay here again. Our room was great. The rooftop bar was fabulous. Staff was excellent and friendly. We went to a show at the Carolina Theater and walked within 5 minutes. Parking was easy. Overall great experience
Loved this place. Will definitely stay here again. Our room was great. The rooftop bar was fabulous. Staff was excellent and friendly. We went to a show at the Carolina Theater and walked within 5 minutes. Parking was easy. Overall great experience
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but upkeep varies. Reports include stained furnishings, worn grout or tile, occasional leaks, and one pest sighting.
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Lily
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
lovely stay, sink kept clogging but otherwise perfect
lovely stay, sink kept clogging but otherwise perfect
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Eric
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, very clean rooms, and just a great experience.
Great staff, very clean rooms, and just a great experience.
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Mary
Dec 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Simple amenities seemed to be missed here. Small terrible coffee was served in the lobby for free but if you wanted to pay a great coffee bar and breakfast lunch is served in the lobby. Was also not allowed to sit in the huge lobby with outside food. Even though I spent 4 nights there and ate at the coffee bar several times. There should be some place to sit with your own food like every other hotel. You have to fill out a slip each night to get coffee delivered to your room each day. Why not just have some coffee in your room. No microwave, vending machine or ice machine in this hotel. Was forced to switch rooms after first night due to cleaning schedule. One shower had barely any water pressure, 2nd room had heavy painful water pressure. Grout in first shower was very dirty. Was definitely not worth the price. Location was one of the main reasons I stayed here due to it’s proximity to relatives and walkability.
Simple amenities seemed to be missed here. Small terrible coffee was served in the lobby for free but if you wanted to pay a great coffee bar and breakfast lunch is served in the lobby. Was also not allowed to sit in the huge lobby with outside food. Even though I spent 4 nights there and ate at the coffee bar several times. There should be some place to sit with your own food like every other hotel. You have to fill out a slip each night to get coffee delivered to your room each day. Why not just have some coffee in your room. No microwave, vending machine or ice machine in this hotel. Was forced to switch rooms after first night due to cleaning schedule. One shower had barely any water pressure, 2nd room had heavy painful water pressure. Grout in first shower was very dirty. Was definitely not worth the price. Location was one of the main reasons I stayed here due to it’s proximity to relatives and walkability.
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Roxanne
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean property and room. Very comfortable.
Very clean property and room. Very comfortable.
6
Nadine
Sep 22, 2023
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It’s supposed to be a luxury hotel but it has quite a few less than satisfactory aspects. 1. The restaurant is the lobby and quite unattractive. The walk in shower door leaks terribly and get the towel and floor wet. There is no towel rack for the hand towel. The TV has no way to connect a device- no ports and no device sharing app. Oh yeah also : no dresser in the room for clothes. Overall while clean it is below par certainly for the price.
It’s supposed to be a luxury hotel but it has quite a few less than satisfactory aspects. 1. The restaurant is the lobby and quite unattractive. The walk in shower door leaks terribly and get the towel and floor wet. There is no towel rack for the hand towel. The TV has no way to connect a device- no ports and no device sharing app. Oh yeah also : no dresser in the room for clothes. Overall while clean it is below par certainly for the price.
10
Sheri
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, park at the deck across the street (free on weekends/$25 weekdays)- walk to tons of great restaurants downtown. Very cool boutique hotel details like fresh ground coffee dropped at your door in the mornings, and tray of local Durham-made snacks in the room for reasonable prices. Some biological looking stains on our sofa were offputting and our robes had some stains as well. Our carpet in the room had a big bleached out spot at the entrance. The cleaning isn’t impeccable- but I definitely felt the bed linens, towels, and shower/bathroom were clean. Bed was comfy, room was quiet. The desk staff brought up water and ice when we needed it, they were also very friendly and helped with making recommendations. We were celebrating an anniversary and the hotel sent up a kind gift for our special occasion. Would stay again.
Great location, park at the deck across the street (free on weekends/$25 weekdays)- walk to tons of great restaurants downtown. Very cool boutique hotel details like fresh ground coffee dropped at your door in the mornings, and tray of local Durham-made snacks in the room for reasonable prices. Some biological looking stains on our sofa were offputting and our robes had some stains as well. Our carpet in the room had a big bleached out spot at the entrance. The cleaning isn’t impeccable- but I definitely felt the bed linens, towels, and shower/bathroom were clean. Bed was comfy, room was quiet. The desk staff brought up water and ice when we needed it, they were also very friendly and helped with making recommendations. We were celebrating an anniversary and the hotel sent up a kind gift for our special occasion. Would stay again.
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Carol
Feb 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was dated. The shower tile was chipped, the carpet was dated.
The property was dated. The shower tile was chipped, the carpet was dated.
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Susann
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved the location of the hotel and all of the special touches. We really enjoyed the ground local coffee delivered each morning and the coffee bar in the lobby. The snack bar in the room had local products for purchase, and there was a complimentary Burt’s Bees (another local company) hand balm in the room. The rooftop bar is a lot of fun and the hotel is near lots of shops and restaurants. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the hotel is very clean - extremely important to us!! You will love staying here!
We loved the location of the hotel and all of the special touches. We really enjoyed the ground local coffee delivered each morning and the coffee bar in the lobby. The snack bar in the room had local products for purchase, and there was a complimentary Burt’s Bees (another local company) hand balm in the room. The rooftop bar is a lot of fun and the hotel is near lots of shops and restaurants. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the hotel is very clean - extremely important to us!! You will love staying here!
10
John
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and close to everything. Friendly staff. Perfect.
Clean and close to everything. Friendly staff. Perfect.
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Ashreeta
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
As as checked into the room, found cockroach in the bathroom and had to leave the hotel for another nearby hotel.
As as checked into the room, found cockroach in the bathroom and had to leave the hotel for another nearby hotel.
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Rooms
Room experiences are mixed: some are spacious, comfortable, and stylish with a mid-century vibe, while others feel sparse with obstructed or no views. Noise transfer between rooms or from nearby venues is mentioned by multiple reviewers.
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John
May 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a $300.00 room and the window was blocked. You could not see anything out the window. Overall the hotel was fine but I would think they would discount the room for that fact.
We had a $300.00 room and the window was blocked. You could not see anything out the window. Overall the hotel was fine but I would think they would discount the room for that fact.
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Whitney
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Came for a concert at the Carolina Theater & it was literally a 5 minute walk. Great minimalist boutique hotel. Spacious room. Lobby had a cool mid-century feel. Very friendly staff. Fun rooftop bar with cool views. Would definitely stay here again.
Came for a concert at the Carolina Theater & it was literally a 5 minute walk. Great minimalist boutique hotel. Spacious room. Lobby had a cool mid-century feel. Very friendly staff. Fun rooftop bar with cool views. Would definitely stay here again.
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Eric
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, wonderful staff, but the walls were a bit thin in our room so you could hear the guests in the next room.
Nice hotel, wonderful staff, but the walls were a bit thin in our room so you could hear the guests in the next room.
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Lauren Lee
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for NYE/New Year's Day, and the front desk team was incredible. They were personable, energetic, responsive, and kind. The Suite is a great choice for a stay--it's spacious and perfectly situated in the hotel. What a great place to close out 2025 and ring in 2026!
We stayed here for NYE/New Year's Day, and the front desk team was incredible. They were personable, energetic, responsive, and kind. The Suite is a great choice for a stay--it's spacious and perfectly situated in the hotel. What a great place to close out 2025 and ring in 2026!
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Michael
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and our stay was very quiet.
Room was spacious and our stay was very quiet.
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Maarten Boudewijn
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean, friendly, room was kind of sparse, no view from the small window. Surprised and happy to find an ironing board, but no safe. Nice shower.
Clean, friendly, room was kind of sparse, no view from the small window. Surprised and happy to find an ironing board, but no safe. Nice shower.
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Daniel
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ugly prison like rooms
Ugly prison like rooms
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Alisa
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were all so super friendly and helpful - from arrival to check-out. Simple, but great room. Great style location. We'll be back; hopefully for a longer stay.
The staff were all so super friendly and helpful - from arrival to check-out. Simple, but great room. Great style location. We'll be back; hopefully for a longer stay.
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Arthur
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good hotel right in downtown. Cool architecture. Splendid public spaces; lobby and rooftop. Large room, pretty spare. Serious about their coffee. Would have been nice if staff had assisted us unloading to check in during a torrential downpour. Several staff standing around inside. No one assisted. Had to come in to borrow umbrella.
Good hotel right in downtown. Cool architecture. Splendid public spaces; lobby and rooftop. Large room, pretty spare. Serious about their coffee. Would have been nice if staff had assisted us unloading to check in during a torrential downpour. Several staff standing around inside. No one assisted. Had to come in to borrow umbrella.
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Becky
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Don’t get an obstructed room - it’s similar to a jail cell. Res of the hotel (lobby/rooftop) is lovely.
Don’t get an obstructed room - it’s similar to a jail cell. Res of the hotel (lobby/rooftop) is lovely.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful across the hotel. A few guests reported check-in issues, delayed room readiness, or uneven assistance.
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Eric
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, very clean rooms, and just a great experience.
Great staff, very clean rooms, and just a great experience.
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Jennifer
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I don’t think I’ve ever stayed at a hotel where the staff was as Friendly as at this place. Joe at the valet parking was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Everyone was amazing.
I don’t think I’ve ever stayed at a hotel where the staff was as Friendly as at this place. Joe at the valet parking was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Everyone was amazing.
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Douglas
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent location and staff
Excellent location and staff
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Cara
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay at The Durham hotel. We've stayed in several hotels in the area, and this is our favorite to date. All staff members we interacted with were amazing!
We loved our stay at The Durham hotel. We've stayed in several hotels in the area, and this is our favorite to date. All staff members we interacted with were amazing!
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Ellery
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was 2 hours late
Room was 2 hours late
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Lauren Lee
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for NYE/New Year's Day, and the front desk team was incredible. They were personable, energetic, responsive, and kind. The Suite is a great choice for a stay--it's spacious and perfectly situated in the hotel. What a great place to close out 2025 and ring in 2026!
We stayed here for NYE/New Year's Day, and the front desk team was incredible. They were personable, energetic, responsive, and kind. The Suite is a great choice for a stay--it's spacious and perfectly situated in the hotel. What a great place to close out 2025 and ring in 2026!
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Alicia
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service!
Excellent service!
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David
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check-in was terrible. They didn't have the rooms that I reserved and said there was nothing that they could do because they were sold out. Parking is down the block and in a highrise parking lot that might be best described as "sketchy." There is only one elevator in the hotel so the wait is incredibly long -- we ended up getting escorted to the kitchen elevator behind the coffee shop. The bathrooms are quite beat-up with pealing paint around the door bottoms.
Check-in was terrible. They didn't have the rooms that I reserved and said there was nothing that they could do because they were sold out. Parking is down the block and in a highrise parking lot that might be best described as "sketchy." There is only one elevator in the hotel so the wait is incredibly long -- we ended up getting escorted to the kitchen elevator behind the coffee shop. The bathrooms are quite beat-up with pealing paint around the door bottoms.
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Margaret
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My visit was decent with a few exceptions - the rear rooms back right up to a restaurant or bar that was blasting music until 2am. It was loud to the point of being able to feel the base on my pillow. Another issue was with the snarky attitude of some of the employees. Complimentary coffee is given to each room at the time chosen on the door slip. After coffee was not received 45 minutes past the time chosen for delivery, I called to reception simply requesting status. The employee expressed a very condescending attitude, asking if I had “checked outside the door”. Of course I did and that is why I was calling. They then proceeded to delivery my a bag of coffee grounds instead of the prepared coffee as requested. Overall I would say this place is by no means worth the price tag of a “four star hotel”.
My visit was decent with a few exceptions - the rear rooms back right up to a restaurant or bar that was blasting music until 2am. It was loud to the point of being able to feel the base on my pillow. Another issue was with the snarky attitude of some of the employees. Complimentary coffee is given to each room at the time chosen on the door slip. After coffee was not received 45 minutes past the time chosen for delivery, I called to reception simply requesting status. The employee expressed a very condescending attitude, asking if I had “checked outside the door”. Of course I did and that is why I was calling. They then proceeded to delivery my a bag of coffee grounds instead of the prepared coffee as requested. Overall I would say this place is by no means worth the price tag of a “four star hotel”.
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Arthur
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good hotel right in downtown. Cool architecture. Splendid public spaces; lobby and rooftop. Large room, pretty spare. Serious about their coffee. Would have been nice if staff had assisted us unloading to check in during a torrential downpour. Several staff standing around inside. No one assisted. Had to come in to borrow umbrella.
Good hotel right in downtown. Cool architecture. Splendid public spaces; lobby and rooftop. Large room, pretty spare. Serious about their coffee. Would have been nice if staff had assisted us unloading to check in during a torrential downpour. Several staff standing around inside. No one assisted. Had to come in to borrow umbrella.
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Location
Central downtown location with easy walking access to DPAC, the Carolina Theatre, restaurants, bars, and attractions. Some reviews note late-night street or venue noise in the immediate area.
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Pamela
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay; close to DPAC
Enjoyed our stay; close to DPAC
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Whitney
Mar 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Came for a concert at the Carolina Theater & it was literally a 5 minute walk. Great minimalist boutique hotel. Spacious room. Lobby had a cool mid-century feel. Very friendly staff. Fun rooftop bar with cool views. Would definitely stay here again.
Came for a concert at the Carolina Theater & it was literally a 5 minute walk. Great minimalist boutique hotel. Spacious room. Lobby had a cool mid-century feel. Very friendly staff. Fun rooftop bar with cool views. Would definitely stay here again.
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kathryn
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unique mod-century modern architecture and decor. Perfect for access to downtown restaurants, bars and theaters.
Unique mod-century modern architecture and decor. Perfect for access to downtown restaurants, bars and theaters.
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Megan
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay & walk to see the Durham bulls!
Great place to stay & walk to see the Durham bulls!
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Maureen
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel in a great location and staff was great. Rooms clean etc. However, they have a lot of events going on during stay that limit access to various areas during stay. Roof top bar was closed for private party but we didn’t know until we went to access. The coffee bar area was closed so there was no place to relax with a cocktail in the hotel after a long day. The rooftop bartender did bring us drinks in the lobby area for the inconvenience but by then they were vacuuming around our feet. We booked based on location and roof top and disappointed access wasn’t available nor was it posted in advance of our stay.
Hotel in a great location and staff was great. Rooms clean etc. However, they have a lot of events going on during stay that limit access to various areas during stay. Roof top bar was closed for private party but we didn’t know until we went to access. The coffee bar area was closed so there was no place to relax with a cocktail in the hotel after a long day. The rooftop bartender did bring us drinks in the lobby area for the inconvenience but by then they were vacuuming around our feet. We booked based on location and roof top and disappointed access wasn’t available nor was it posted in advance of our stay.
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Betsy
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for our Event
Great location for our Event
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Richard
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and vibe in downtown durham. Very comfortable
Great location and vibe in downtown durham. Very comfortable
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THOMAS
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The Durham hotel is a quaint small hotel. Everything in Durham is walkable from the hotel. The hotel breakfast was very good and the rooftop bar is a fun place. Many excellent restaurants, bars, and craft cocktail lounges are in the area.
The Durham hotel is a quaint small hotel. Everything in Durham is walkable from the hotel. The hotel breakfast was very good and the rooftop bar is a fun place. Many excellent restaurants, bars, and craft cocktail lounges are in the area.
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Lori
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place. Will definitely stay here again. Our room was great. The rooftop bar was fabulous. Staff was excellent and friendly. We went to a show at the Carolina Theater and walked within 5 minutes. Parking was easy. Overall great experience
Loved this place. Will definitely stay here again. Our room was great. The rooftop bar was fabulous. Staff was excellent and friendly. We went to a show at the Carolina Theater and walked within 5 minutes. Parking was easy. Overall great experience
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Margaret
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very conveniently located and had a decent breakfast.
Very conveniently located and had a decent breakfast.
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Dining
Breakfast and on-site food are widely praised, and the rooftop bar and coffee program with morning delivery stand out. Occasionally, coffee bar closures or confusing coffee policies detracted from the experience.
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Anne
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very original and comfortable. Excellent breakfast, excellent roof top restaurant.
Very original and comfortable. Excellent breakfast, excellent roof top restaurant.
10
Karen
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great experience. Very friendly staff at check in. Loved the room service ( so few have it now) and the freshly ground coffee beans delivered to the room in the morning. Room was very clean. Will stay there again.
Great experience. Very friendly staff at check in. Loved the room service ( so few have it now) and the freshly ground coffee beans delivered to the room in the morning. Room was very clean. Will stay there again.
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Maureen
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel in a great location and staff was great. Rooms clean etc. However, they have a lot of events going on during stay that limit access to various areas during stay. Roof top bar was closed for private party but we didn’t know until we went to access. The coffee bar area was closed so there was no place to relax with a cocktail in the hotel after a long day. The rooftop bartender did bring us drinks in the lobby area for the inconvenience but by then they were vacuuming around our feet. We booked based on location and roof top and disappointed access wasn’t available nor was it posted in advance of our stay.
Hotel in a great location and staff was great. Rooms clean etc. However, they have a lot of events going on during stay that limit access to various areas during stay. Roof top bar was closed for private party but we didn’t know until we went to access. The coffee bar area was closed so there was no place to relax with a cocktail in the hotel after a long day. The rooftop bartender did bring us drinks in the lobby area for the inconvenience but by then they were vacuuming around our feet. We booked based on location and roof top and disappointed access wasn’t available nor was it posted in advance of our stay.
10
Greg
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, Nice decor, Excellent breakfast and coffees!
Great staff, Nice decor, Excellent breakfast and coffees!
10
Jo
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect place to stay for an easy walk to see a show at the charming Carolina Theater. Food, service and atmosphere were outstanding.
Perfect place to stay for an easy walk to see a show at the charming Carolina Theater. Food, service and atmosphere were outstanding.
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George
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Once again a great stay!! Front desk is so friendly. Had a great time at the rooftop bar and breakfast was amazing.
Once again a great stay!! Front desk is so friendly. Had a great time at the rooftop bar and breakfast was amazing.
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Sheri
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, park at the deck across the street (free on weekends/$25 weekdays)- walk to tons of great restaurants downtown. Very cool boutique hotel details like fresh ground coffee dropped at your door in the mornings, and tray of local Durham-made snacks in the room for reasonable prices. Some biological looking stains on our sofa were offputting and our robes had some stains as well. Our carpet in the room had a big bleached out spot at the entrance. The cleaning isn’t impeccable- but I definitely felt the bed linens, towels, and shower/bathroom were clean. Bed was comfy, room was quiet. The desk staff brought up water and ice when we needed it, they were also very friendly and helped with making recommendations. We were celebrating an anniversary and the hotel sent up a kind gift for our special occasion. Would stay again.
Great location, park at the deck across the street (free on weekends/$25 weekdays)- walk to tons of great restaurants downtown. Very cool boutique hotel details like fresh ground coffee dropped at your door in the mornings, and tray of local Durham-made snacks in the room for reasonable prices. Some biological looking stains on our sofa were offputting and our robes had some stains as well. Our carpet in the room had a big bleached out spot at the entrance. The cleaning isn’t impeccable- but I definitely felt the bed linens, towels, and shower/bathroom were clean. Bed was comfy, room was quiet. The desk staff brought up water and ice when we needed it, they were also very friendly and helped with making recommendations. We were celebrating an anniversary and the hotel sent up a kind gift for our special occasion. Would stay again.
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linda
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The Hotel was in a great location to walking, restaurants, bars. Hotel was well kept although could use some upgrades. The food in both restaurants was amazing. The Rooftop Bar had the best cheeseboard at 10pm! Our room in the first night was on the side of the bar Queenies open till 2am so we didn’t sleep well. The hotel moved out room the next night and upgraded us. Service was great and the coffee bar is open all the time for coffee- excellent pastries and candies and beer! Great stay
The Hotel was in a great location to walking, restaurants, bars. Hotel was well kept although could use some upgrades. The food in both restaurants was amazing. The Rooftop Bar had the best cheeseboard at 10pm! Our room in the first night was on the side of the bar Queenies open till 2am so we didn’t sleep well. The hotel moved out room the next night and upgraded us. Service was great and the coffee bar is open all the time for coffee- excellent pastries and candies and beer! Great stay
10
Susann
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved the location of the hotel and all of the special touches. We really enjoyed the ground local coffee delivered each morning and the coffee bar in the lobby. The snack bar in the room had local products for purchase, and there was a complimentary Burt’s Bees (another local company) hand balm in the room. The rooftop bar is a lot of fun and the hotel is near lots of shops and restaurants. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the hotel is very clean - extremely important to us!! You will love staying here!
We loved the location of the hotel and all of the special touches. We really enjoyed the ground local coffee delivered each morning and the coffee bar in the lobby. The snack bar in the room had local products for purchase, and there was a complimentary Burt’s Bees (another local company) hand balm in the room. The rooftop bar is a lot of fun and the hotel is near lots of shops and restaurants. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the hotel is very clean - extremely important to us!! You will love staying here!
8
Yvonne
Dec 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The coffee service was cool
The coffee service was cool
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10
James
Aug 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is well-situated, walking distance to many amenities. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and provided all essential needs.
The hotel is well-situated, walking distance to many amenities. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and provided all essential needs.
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Kevin
Jul 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was clean but out dated. Denim comforter, old gold curtains, blue carpeting. Not what I expected for the price. Coffee want great. Didn’t get the VIP treatment that was promised or the 2 complimentary cocktails. Was disappointed sadly.
Hotel was clean but out dated. Denim comforter, old gold curtains, blue carpeting. Not what I expected for the price. Coffee want great. Didn’t get the VIP treatment that was promised or the 2 complimentary cocktails. Was disappointed sadly.
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Gene
Jul 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel conveniently located in the heart of downtown within walking distance of many sites. Well maintained older property with spacious room & bathroom, and excellent amenities such as daily fresh ground coffee, slippers, etc. Would stay here again
Great hotel conveniently located in the heart of downtown within walking distance of many sites. Well maintained older property with spacious room & bathroom, and excellent amenities such as daily fresh ground coffee, slippers, etc. Would stay here again
10
Kevin
Jul 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Really liked being close to DPAC
Great place to stay. Really liked being close to DPAC
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Kevin
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location, friendly staff.
Great location, friendly staff.
FAQs about The Durham Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is available nearby for a fee of approximately USD 24.75 per day, located 200 feet away and open 24 hours.
What breakfast options are offered?
Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee ranging from USD 8 to 15 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is centrally located in Durham, just steps from Carolina Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Durham Performing Arts Center. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Durham Bulls Athletic Park and 1 mile from Duke University.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-15: 295.0416012243652USD
- 2026-09-16: 394.8388892993164USD
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- 2026-09-21: 199.81250327514647USD
- 2026-09-22: 252.7358000036621USD
- 2026-09-23: 313.244197331543USD
- 2026-09-24: 258.67488228149415USD
- 2026-09-25: 299.5262564355469USD
- 2026-09-26: 226.69157958862303USD
- 2026-09-27: 198.74804086547852USD
- 2026-09-28: 228.68984678222654USD
- 2026-09-29: 261.73172815185546USD
- 2026-09-30: 243.0342819213867USD
- 2026-10-01: 287.040481953125USD
- 2026-10-02: 375.4529406225586USD
- 2026-10-03: 412.6182265722656USD
- 2026-10-04: 234.39305126464842USD
- 2026-10-05: 236.5533677368164USD
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- 2026-10-11: 406.1372771557617USD
- 2026-10-12: 331.6067992651367USD
- 2026-10-13: 425.0599259057617USD
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- 2026-10-18: 204.02877923217773USD
- 2026-10-19: 202.99303084838866USD
- 2026-10-20: 223.59153936767578USD
- 2026-10-21: 223.59153936767578USD
- 2026-10-22: 303.3391972167969USD
- 2026-10-23: 406.1372771557617USD
- 2026-10-24: 393.1754487866211USD
- 2026-10-25: 263.5571827111816USD
- 2026-10-26: 221.4312228955078USD
- 2026-10-27: 404.0971720410156USD
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- 2026-10-29: 223.82917875976563USD
- 2026-10-30: 298.04204076904296USD
- 2026-10-31: 309.97132686035155USD
- 2026-11-01: 199.99021314819336USD
- 2026-11-02: 199.99021314819336USD
- 2026-11-03: 220.3510822753906USD
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- 2026-11-08: 204.14879681396482USD
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- 2026-11-10: 238.71366659301756USD
- 2026-11-11: 209.54957037841797USD
- 2026-11-12: 223.59153936767578USD
- 2026-11-13: 281.6541006335449USD
- 2026-11-14: 286.75043505981444USD
- 2026-11-15: 210.67311674072263USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- 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.
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
- Nearby parking fee: USD 24.75 per day(200 ft away; open 24 hours)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Golf Course (nearby)
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