Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Duke University. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Duke University and a few minutes from Duke University Hospital
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Durham hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 564 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 981 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 12:25am. We were welcomed warmly and it was a very nice and pleasant check-in. The staff member that checked us in was so great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly and quit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for Money--Excellent Upkeep Should provide for at least a few bottled waters
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes! Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARL, LUSBY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishnan, North Potomac

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An uneventful stay! Coffee machines not working is all. Staff very apologetic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing notable. Everything was fine and met expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Rooms were clean. Breakfast was hot and fresh. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Better pillows
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

L'Toya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and staff was nice upon check in/out. I believe the lady that cooked the breakfast name is Ms. Sherry she was super nice!! Even gave my family and me some muffins (packaged) to go! I would stay here again for sure!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sara, Wallace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and we felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025