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Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Duke University

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Travelers experience Durham's energy at Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel. The day begins with a breakfast buffet, and guests stay connected with in-room WiFi. The outdoor pool offers relaxation, while vending machines provide quick snack options.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27705

What's nearby

  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.4 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 - ‬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
At Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG on Nov 16, 2025 start from $121.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 75 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Durham, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Northgate Mall and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Duke University. Duke Homestead and Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 933 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

Oscar

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained hotel and the breakfast is reasonably good. Everything as advertised and no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

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

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff - even at the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Holiday inn

Great room! Very spacious and clean and cheap! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend nice place the rooms super clean smiles good everything is good I recommend the staff great service is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

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

10/10 Excellent

Dipak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is wonderful especially front desk and breakfast area. Ample help in the hotel to accommodate your needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
it does good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and convenient to highway access. The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was clean and provided everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Viktoryia

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the breakfast was very good. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Amenities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great service. Great breakfast. Great stay. Great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to medical place I visited.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property after a Duke basketball game. It was easy access via Uber to the game and back again afterwards. The room was nice and comfortable. The hotel was also quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024