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Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Duke University

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Discover the vibrant spirit of Durham at Holiday Inn Express Durham, an IHG Hotel. Kick-start your day with a breakfast buffet and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Relax by the outdoor pool or grab a snack from the vending machine.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY681
CNY772 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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CNY721 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
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About the neighborhood

Map
2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27705

What's nearby

  • Northgate Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Duke Homestead - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Museum of Life and Science - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Duke University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke Regional Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive
  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Cary Station - 26 min drive
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Duke University and Duke University Hospital. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include buffet breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Research Triangle Park. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 79 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 75 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG is in the heart of Durham, a short 14-minute walk from Northgate Mall and 19 minutes' walk from Duke Homestead.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a variety of options, including gluten-free choices. (38 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

The hotel and room were very clean and staff very courteous. Breakfast was also good and nice variety.
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Value for Money--Excellent Upkeep Should provide for at least a few bottled waters
Amit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Dale, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel, nice breakfast and convenient location
Sirely, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast choices and it was good!
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Tashanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Better pillows
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place to stay
Iyad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will come back again.

This hotel was not only convenient to visiting the Johnston surrender site, it also had the very best breakfast on our trip, with plenty of protein, fruit, juices, and even cinnamon buns. The beds were comfortable and the room was quiet.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well maintained hotel and the breakfast is reasonably good. Everything as advertised and no complaints.
Johnson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff.
Hugo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked it
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome staff, Very easy to access , lots of stores nearby, clean, safe and affordable.
VINCENT, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

friendly staff, nice breakfast!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff - even at the breakfast buffet.
sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I ended up staying here by accident. I had booked the Red Roof but picked the wrong date and they were fully booked, so I last minute had to scramble for another pet friendly hotel in the area and found the IHG. Harrison was an absolute delight to deal with. I was very stressed out and was having a payment issue with my card. Harrison was patient and understanding as I dealt with the issues to pay the pet fee and the deposit. The room itself was great. Spacious, clean and new. The shower was lovely with very good water pressure. They also had really nice Dove soaps and shampoos/conditioners on the wall. The room also had a hair dryer, fridge and microwave. Breakfast was amazing, and well worth it. The eggs, bacon and sausage were all great. They had cereal, fruit, breads, milk, and juices. The area was pretty clean, and there's a nice field right beside the hotel for walking your dogs that is well lit and felt safe. I will absolutely be back as I travel to this area a few times a year. The only thing I disliked was the $75.00 pet fee, but that is a flat fee for both dogs, and was for up to 5 days. I do wish that it could be changed since I was just staying for one night, but I understand it can be hard to do so.
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything I was doing...visiting family and dining options
Michael, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was Very Nice.Clean and breakfast wasGreat. Only issue was at 3:00am was awaking by Fire arlarm, went to front desk to investergate andGreeted by 2 Pit Bulls in lobby. Was told by front desk the dogs pulled alarm by accident! Dogs was Not aggressive .
Gibbons, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

friendly

Front desk very nice and breakfast was good
Kristin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Bhasker, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Holiday inn

Great room! Very spacious and clean and cheap! Would stay again!
Joshua, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Roberta, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

it does good
Alan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

My stay was okay my kids enjoyed the pool.
Katrice, 2-night trip