The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

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A modern interior with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a round table, and a patterned rug.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, coffee machines, refrigerator, and a large window with a view.
A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a grey sofa with a patterned cushion, and a large window with a blue curtain backdrop.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.
A modern lobby with a sofa set, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV screen.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $146
$129 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23

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2306 Elba St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University Chapel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Two Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Accessible King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Accessible Two Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durham

When you stay at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center in Durham, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Research Triangle Park and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from University of North Carolina.

What's nearby

  • Duke University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wallace Wade Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 48-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 146 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Lodge at Duke Medical Center.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

The At Duke Medical Center
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Hotel
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Durham
Cambria Hotel Durham Near Duke University
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Hotel Durham

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haibo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For who want to visit Duke campus, this is a good choice to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard and Catherine

We enjoy staying here. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is super convenient to the cancer center and them offering the shuttle to the center from the hotel and pickup is super convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, very convenient to Duke hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kamala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, well-appointed, modern room and motel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The proximity to Duke Hospital and Medical Centers is very convenient. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful!!! With the stressful reason I was there they were so friendly and helpful. The cafe was great I ate there multiple times during my stay. The staff made me feel very welcome that I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an appointment at Duke Medical Center and this hotel was a great choice. During our stay it was raining and the hotel offered free shuttle. Just a very good experience overall! We would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was modern and clean, and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean and quiet. The staff here is exceptional so sweet and just so welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable distance to Duke University and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. The location is very convenient. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great as usual
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room's friendly and helpful staff and a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MYRA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was very vlean and staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hot water for morning shower, hot breakfast buffet (complimentary), coffee station
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Hotel room was clean but had a bad lingering smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great. Relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not get any closer to Duke University Hospital. Plenty of parking. Food is available for purchase. Room was very clean and nicely updated. Do not hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly adequate hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025