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Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2.5 star property

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A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
Fitness facility
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $113
$100 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durham

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Durham, within a 5-minute drive of Duke University and Duke University Hospital. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Durham Performing Arts Center and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Research Triangle Park.

What's nearby

  • Northgate Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Duke Homestead - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • University of North Carolina - 17 min drive - 13.8 miles

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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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, 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

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
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. 578 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and comfortable, friendly staff with helpful dining suggestions in the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and the breakfast had a surprising number of gluten free items.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk workers, room was clean and comfortable, and good selection at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Everything was very good for a Holiday Inn Express. The breakfast was plentiful and there was coffee 24 hours. The room was clean and everything was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Hotel and room were exceptionally clean and the staff were gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, quiet, clean. Amazing breakfast. Was difficult to find parking but we got in super late. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you would like and more. enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Wonderful hotel. Clean room. Amazing shower. Very quiet. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Room was clean and staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cionvenent to the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful. Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean lobby, clean breakfast area and great selection for breakfast. Will definitely return. Easy access to Duke for any appointments. Less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place..convienient location..clean and quality breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pet friendly. My only wiah was better AC/heating in the bedrooms. Breakfast and hotel staff were amazing. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad!!! 24 hr coffee. Fairly close to DpAC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Room was clean, staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was large, nicely furnished, and spotless. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

onesha

Courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my stay , great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very personable, polite, and helpful. Room was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel and room were very clean and staff very courteous. Breakfast was also good and nice variety.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025