Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 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

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 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Research Triangle Park and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from University of North Carolina.

What's nearby

  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke University Chapel - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.0 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 with free breakfast, near Duke University
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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

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

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. 539 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 934 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

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

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff - even at the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Albert Franklyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025