Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University

1816 Hillandale Rd., Durham, NC 27705 United States (USA) near junction 174a on I-85 (~0.1mi)
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2.5 Star property
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Very good
4.0/5

Based on 526 guest reviews

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  • We have an outdoor pool ready for use
  • Free breakfast
  • Avg. Group Discount of 8.5%!
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 134 rooms in property
  • Check-out: 11am
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10

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Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
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Non-smoking

Local attractions

Within few miles we have Durham Downtown, Carolina Theater, Cameroon Indoor Stadium, Duke Hospitals and Centers; VA Medical Center; Northgate Mall with a Movie Theater; Variety of Places to Eat, and also across the street we have Italian Pomodoro, Mexican, Chinese, Greek to name a few ; Bright-Leaf Square plaza; Duke Gardens; Hillandale Public Golf Course; Duke University-campuses; and many more things to do such as Durham Performance Arts Shows where big groups like Broadway has performed; Convention Center, and lots of Bar/Lounges to unwind / wine / dine

Verified reviews of Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Second stay here. Clean. Friendly staff."
Overall score4.0/ 5
We'll most likely stay here again. Second stay here. Clean. Friendly staff.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun May 04 to Mon May 05 2025 at a $120.99 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 19-May-2025:
Dear Guest, Thank you for posting your feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Your feedback is very important to us and we can assure you that we will use this information to do everything possible to create an enjoyable experience for each of our guests. Thank you for staying with us; we hope to see you again soon Sincerely, Prerna Desai General Manager
"Very clean and comfortable."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Room was clean. Bed was comfortable.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Apr 27 to Mon Apr 28 2025 at a $120.94 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 07-May-2025:
Dear Guest, Thank you for posting your feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel. Your feedback is very important to us and we can assure you that we will use this information to do everything possible to create an enjoyable experience for each of our guests. Thank you for staying with us; we hope to see you again soon Sincerely, Prerna Desai General Manager
"Comfortable"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The stay was very comfortable.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Apr 25 to Sun Apr 27 2025 at a $166.99 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 29-Apr-2025:
Dear Guest, Thank you for staying with us; we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Prerna Desai General Manager
"Pleasant"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The property is well groomed inside and out and very clean. We will definitely be back.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Apr 15 to Wed Apr 16 2025 at a $145.99 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 18-Apr-2025:
Dear Guest,Thank you for posting your feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel.Your feedback is very important to us and we can assure you that we will use this information to do everything possible to create an enjoyable experience for each of our guests. Thank you for staying with us; we hope to see you again soon!Sincerely,Prerna DesaiGeneral Manager
"They are always consistent."
Overall score5.0/ 5
I've stayed at this Comfort Inn numerous times over the years and have never had a bad experience.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Apr 13 to Mon Apr 14 2025 at a $110.88 average nightly rate.
"Great place to stay!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Very friendly and helpful employees. Facilities were very clean. The bathroom was cleaned and beds made everyday. We will frequent this hotel again.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Apr 07 to Wed Apr 09 2025 at a $146.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Experience!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Nice location for function I was attending nearby. Clean room. Nice free and fresh breakfast food. Would stay there again.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jan 25 to Sun Jan 26 2025 at a $111.99 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 18-Apr-2025:
Dear Guest,Thank you for posting your feedback on regarding your recent stay at our hotel.Your feedback is very important to us and we can assure you that we will use this information to do everything possible to create an enjoyable experience for each of our guests. Thank you for staying with us; we hope to see you again soon!Sincerely,Prerna DesaiGeneral Manager
"Accommodating and clean."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Ease of checking in was great. Room clean and had what we needed. Breakfast was nice.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Jan 21 to Wed Jan 22 2025 at a $107.99 average nightly rate.
"Great loved it."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great place to stay I enjoyed it.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Dec 20 to Sat Dec 21 2024 at a $113.99 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 14-Jan-2025:
Dear Mr.kenneth,We hope you are doing well! On behalf of the entire team at Comfort Inn & Suites, Durham Near Duke University, I want to thank you for choosing to stay with us. It was a pleasure to host you, and we're thrilled you had a wonderful experience.Your satisfaction is our top priority; your kind words mean the world to us. If there's anything else we can do to make your future visits even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!Warm regards,Prerna DesaiGeneral Manager
"Excellent Stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great room, great staff, great breakfast, great stay!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Dec-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Dec 06 to Sun Dec 08 2024 at a $95.20 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 14-Jan-2025:
Dear Mr. William,Thank you for sharing your feedback on Hotel Planner regarding your recent stay at our hotel.Your feedback is very important to us and we can assure you that we will use this information to do everything possible to create an enjoyable experience for each of our guests. Thank you for staying with us; we hope to see you again soon!Sincerely,Prerna DesaiGeneral Manager
"Nice stay near Duke"
Overall score4.0/ 5
With an early morning check in for surgery at Duke this was an easy place to stay with helpful staff.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Nov-2024 Verified review, stayed from Mon Nov 18 to Tue Nov 19 2024 at a $101.58 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 14-Jan-2025:
Dear Mr.Dan, We hope you are doing well! On behalf of the entire team at Comfort Inn & Suites, Durham Near Duke University, I want to thank you for choosing to stay with us. It was a pleasure to host you, and we're thrilled you had a wonderful experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority; your kind words mean the world. If there's anything else we can do to make your future visits even better, please don't hesitate to let us know. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Prerna Desai General Manager
"Very Relaxing"
Overall score5.0/ 5
My room was clean and smell good. I will stay again in the near future.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Jun-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jun 29 to Sun Jun 30 2024 at a $120.94 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 18-Apr-2025:
Dear Guest,Thank you for posting your feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel.Your feedback is very important to us and we can assure you that we will use this information to do everything possible to create an enjoyable experience for each of our guests. Thank you for staying with us; we hope to see you again soon!Sincerely,Prerna DesaiGeneral Manager
4.0 out of 5. Based on 526 guest reviews

Property description

Comfort Inn Medical Park is now Comfort Inn & Suites Duke University – Downtown upgraded hotel, same great service!With a stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Duke University-Downtown in Durham, you'll be close to Duke University, Duke Hospitals, and VA Hospital. In addition, you will be within a 10 minute drive of such fun places as Duke Garden, Durham downtown, Cameron Indoor stadium and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.Conveniently located off Interstate 85, our leisure hotel in Durham gives you easy access to other local sites, activities and attractions, some of which include:Duke Regional HospitalCarolina TheaterDurham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)North Carolina Central UniversityEno River State ParkUNC Chapel HillResearch Triangle Park (RTP)We cater to both vacationing tourists and business travelers alike with complimentary services and amenities like a fitness center, business center, and free transportation to area hospitals and: Free WiFiSeasonal outdoor poolMeeting spaceFree parkingYour trip to Durham begins with our free hot deluxe breakfast offering everything from eggs, waffles and meats to healthy options like yogurt and fresh fruits.All of our clean, comfortable, well-appointed guest rooms feature a coffee maker and hair dryer, along with premium bedding and an iron and ironing board. Rooms also include refrigerators and microwaves. Whether you're traveling for leisure or business, alone or with your kids, our Comfort Inn & Suites Duke University-Downtown hotel offers accommodations for every type of travel. Get rested, set, go—book a room today!

Green sustainability

We have reuse towel tent cards in bathroom, and recently introduced Q Shower tags from choice for Quality Inn brand

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3pm
Check-out: 11am
Year of last renovation: 2024
Floors: 5
Rooms: 134
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 134
Rooms with disabled access: 7
Suites: 15
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 1000 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 25 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 3.0 Miles
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Outside PoolHours of operation 9am-9pm.Seasonal
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours
Nightly parking: 0.00
Typical group deposit: 50%
Total taxes: 13.50%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.50%
City Tax: 6.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

RDU International Airport is located approx. 30 minutes from Comfort Inn Medical Park. A quick ride from Interstate 85 to Interstate 40. Taxi cost is approx. $35 one way.

Local shuttle info: Complimentary drop off and pick up from Duke University Hospitals and VA Hospital, Monday thru Friday starts at 6;30 am until 7:30 pm.

Breakfast information

A complimentary deluxe hot breakfast buffet is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Hot Breakfast with the choice of Waffles, Fruit juices & Fruits, Eggs, Bacon / Sausage, Biscuits, Cold/Hot Cereal, Breads/Bagels and Fresh Hot Coffee with Tea for a Perfect Morning Start!

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

Free Parking

Internet/Wi-Fi

Free

About Comfort Inns

  • Hot breakfast items with two waffle flavors, meat, and eggs
  • Free high-speed internet access and daily newspaper
  • Flat-panel TV's in each room
  • Pool and/or exercise facilities available based on location
  • Spacious seating areas in the lobby

The Comfort Inns highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Comfort Inn Medical Park Inn, Hampton Inn Durham, Comfort Inn Medical Park

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University

Rate fluctuations of Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University

The chart above shows seasonality of prices for both group quotes and the best individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The lowest group deal shown is 15.5% in October 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $186 in the month of May 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University.

Feel free to use the Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Durham event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Meeting Room 400 x 200 x 10 600--/----25202020--/--353525
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Meeting Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
600 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
400 x 200 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • WIFI Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
The Duke Room 20 x 20 x 10 400--/----28--11----/--4210--
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The Duke Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
400 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available

    FAQs about Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University

    What time is check in?

    Check in time is 3pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

    What time is check out?

    Check out time is 11am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

    How many rooms does Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University have?

    There are 134 rooms in the property.

    Is there any meeting space at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

    What kind of breakfast is at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    A complimentary deluxe hot breakfast buffet is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Hot Breakfast with the choice of Waffles, Fruit juices & Fruits, Eggs, Bacon / Sausage, Biscuits, Cold/Hot Cereal, Breads/Bagels and Fresh Hot Coffee with Tea for a Perfect Morning Start!

    What parking is available at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    Free Parking

    How much does internet cost?

    Free

    Can I get a AAA rate at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

    Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

    Is there a gym at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

    Is there a pool at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outside PoolHours of operation 9am-9pm.Seasonal.

    Can I get a group rate at Comfort Inn & Suites Durham Near Duke University?

    Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 8.5%.

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