University Inn Duke – Family Hotel in Durham | From 90$/Night

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About the Hotel

502 Elf St, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705

“"The location is perfect for visiting Duke University and nearby amenities."”view full review

Rooms with Practical Amenities

University Inn Duke offers 48 guestrooms with air conditioning, heating, and free WiFi. All rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. King rooms have one king bed and occasional seating. Double rooms feature two queen beds. Suites add a sofa sitting area with recliner, small breakfast table, and wet bar.

Complimentary Shuttle Service

A free local area shuttle operates Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM. It serves Duke University Medical Center, Durham Regional VA Hospital, and Duke University within a 3-mile radius of the hotel.

Across from Duke Medical

The hotel is located directly across the street from Duke University Medical Center Hospital. It is within walking distance of Duke Clinics, Durham Regional VA Hospital, Duke University, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke Gardens, and Duke Chapel. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 30 km away.

Hotel Features and Services

The property features free WiFi throughout public areas, a television in the lobby, guest laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is smoke-free and offers a pantry for guest use.

Area Activities and Accessibility

Guests can explore Duke Lemur Center (2.5 km), Duke University Chapel (1.5 km), and 9th Street District (1 km). The area offers golfing opportunities. The hotel provides ironing facilities, complimentary newspapers, and free local calls.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

King Room

2 persons

370 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

4 persons

370 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Heating

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Queen Suite

4 persons

472 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Heating

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Junior Suite

2 persons

472 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Shower

Heating

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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre

Durham 3.8 km

Airports

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 26.6 km

Danville Regional (DAN) 89.0 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Comfortable and Clean

“During my stay, I was truly impressed by the cleanliness and comfort of the room. It was spacious and thoughtfully laid out, with a small sleeper sofa, a recliner, and a wet bar. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring that I had a restful night's sleep after busy days.” view full review

Split Sinks for Convenience

“I appreciated the thoughtful design of the bathroom setup. The sink area is separated from the toilet and shower, which allowed for multiple people to get ready at the same time. It made our morning routine much smoother and hassle-free.” view full review

Well-Equipped Fitness Center

“The fitness center was a fantastic addition to my stay. It was well-equipped and offered everything I needed for a good workout. Having this facility available made it convenient to maintain my fitness routine even while traveling.” view full review

Convenient On-Site Parking

“The on-site parking at the hotel was very convenient. I could easily park my rental car close to the entrance, providing me peace of mind. The ample parking space was well lit at night, made returning after a day out very reassuring.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Lift

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

502 Elf St, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705

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502 Elf St, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705

City landmarks

Garden

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

1.6 km

Church

Duke University Chapel

1.3 km

Landmark

American Tobacco Campus

3.4 km

Museum

Nasher Museum of Art

1.9 km

Stadium

Cameron Indoor Stadium

2.0 km

Landmark

Wallace Wade Stadium

2.8 km

Church

Grey Stone Baptist Church

600 m

Landmark

Griffith Film Theater at Bryan Center

1.0 km

Zoo

Duke Lemur Center

2.8 km

Landmark

Duke University Medical School

830 m

Landmark

James B. Duke

960 m

Parking area

Visitor Parking Lot

980 m

Landmark

Page Auditorium

1.0 km

Landmark

R.J. Reynolds Industries Theater

1.0 km

Theatre

Schaefer Theater

1.0 km

Park

Durham Central Park

3.2 km

Landmark

Durham Friends Meetinghouse

1.2 km

Landmark

Kings Plaza Shopping Center

2.1 km

Landmark

9th Street District

1.3 km

Mall

9th Street

1.3 km

Mall

Ninth Street North

1.3 km

Church

Summit West Club Campus

1.3 km

Landmark

Mosaic Church

1.3 km

Church

Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church

1.4 km

Landmark

Koskinen Stadium

1.7 km

Landmark

Arete Art Gallery

1.5 km

Gallery

Whole Art Gallery

1.5 km

Landmark

Pyramid Sculpture

1.6 km

Church

Asbury United Methodist Church

1.6 km

Nearby

Veteran's Memorial

200 m

Restaurants

Brookwood Grille Durham

100 m

2306 Elba St

Locopops Gourmet Popsicles

1.2 km

2600 Hillsborough Rd

Noodles & Company

910 m

2608 Erwin Rd

Enzo's Pizza Co

950 m

2608 Erwin Rd Ste 140

Chipotle Mexican Grill

940 m

2608 Erwin Rd Ste 144

Hungry Leaf

1.0 km

2608 Erwin Rd

Itaewon Grill

1.0 km

2608 Erwin Rd Suite 132

Baskin-Robbins

1.0 km

2608 Erwin Rd Ste 156 Suite 156

Smashburger

990 m

2608 Erwin Road Ste 116

Firehouse Subs

980 m

2608 Erwin Rd Suite 128

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University Inn Duke – A Favorite for Families in Durham

About the Hotel

Rooms with Practical Amenities

Complimentary Shuttle Service

Across from Duke Medical

Hotel Features and Services

Area Activities and Accessibility

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Services

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Location

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