Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Duke University in Durham

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Free buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Northgate Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Regional Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Durham

City center stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Durham hotel, you'll find Duke University and Northgate Mall. Duke Homestead and Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Duke University Chapel - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 6 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Hotel near Duke University in Durham
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

DURHAM Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express DURHAM
Holiday Inn Express Hotel DURHAM
Holiday Inn Express Durham Hotel
Durham Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Durham Hotel Durham
Holiday Inn Durham

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 938 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I took my children who are 17 & 18 to Durham to go shopping at the mall there which is an excellent place to go. I reserved a room with two queen beds, so my son could be comfortable in his own bed and my daughter and I would share a bed. I paid in full when I made my reservation. When we got there, they DID NOT have the room available wit two queen size beds. They said the only option that we had was a king size bed and a pull out sofa, this was at 10pm . We ended up accepting that because we felt there was no other options in the area and were disappointed. Along with that, when we got to the room and my son pulled the sofa out, we looked for linen and pillows for him. There were NoNE! I called the receptionist and was told that they could not bring any to our room; but we could go downstairs to get some. We just drove a few hours after working all day and was exhausted. I felt that good customer service would had brought the linens and pillows up; the answer was NO! I ended up taking a top sheet off of the king bed and my daughter gave my son a pillow, he covered up with a throw blanket that we had. This should never had happened! I paid for two queen beds which is what I should had received which would had enough sheets, pillows and blankets. The guy at the desk was nice enough; the woman who said no, that we had to come and get these items seemed to have cared less and was unapologetic. Hotels are in the hospitality industry. I feel I did not get why I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
it does good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhasker

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

4/10 Poor

Sawsan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Viktoryia, Staten Island

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is ok for 1 night... the pool was a disaster with no towels and everything on the floor, it was so dirty but when we complained to the front desk, we were told that this will be only fixed tomorrow. Rooms are outdated but spacious and enough for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highway noise
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin p

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clenleness and curtisy of staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Travelled with family
The holiday Inn express was clean and service fast and efficient. We were traveling with bikes and they allowed us to bring them into our room to assure safety
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, Very easy to access , lots of stores nearby, clean, safe and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene, Beachwood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

friendly

Front desk very nice and breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location- poor condition

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok place! They said they didn’t take out going mail and couldn’t tell me where to find a post office
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The toilet wasn’t working properly but they sent someone to fix it immediately and housekeeping didn’t knock before entering our room good thing we had the safety lock on other than that it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was okay my kids enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff. Building in good shape. For me the pillows were too soft making sleeping uncomfortable. There was a problem with the door keys not working but it did not present any problem really.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025