HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DURHAM BY IHG - Durham NH 2 Main St 03824

2 Main St., Durham, NH 03824 United States

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The Holiday Inn Express Durham offers a variety of amenities including a gym, pool, restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.

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Free WiFi

Free buffet breakfast

Parking (limited spaces)

Fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Very pleasant stay for three nights"

Very clean and quite room. Breakfast was excellent.

Barry E. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 22 to Fri Jul 24 2026 at a $211.49 average nightly rate.

"Nice Hotel & Staff"

Sachin went above and beyond. My stay was fine.

Frank C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 08 to Fri Jul 10 2026 at a $139.00 average nightly rate.

"Very enjoyable stay."

Lynn C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 01 to Thu Sep 04 2025 at a $211.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean and quiet—decent breakfast."

Great place to stay for appropriate value.

Jill T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 26 to Tue Jul 29 2025 at a $233.33 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of New Hampshire and Smith Chapel. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Market Square and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Betty and Barney Hill Archive.

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of New Hampshire - 0.5 mi
Pease International Tradeport Airport (PSM) - 6.2 mi
Red Hook Brewery - 6.7 mi
Portsmouth Regional Hospital - 8.1 mi
Heart and Lung Center - 8.1 mi
Albacore Museum - 8.4 mi
USS Albacore - 8.5 mi
George Rodgers House - 8.5 mi
Jackson House Museum - 8.5 mi
John Paul Jones House Museum - 9.0 mi
Colonial Dames House - 9.0 mi
Music Hall - 9.0 mi
African Burying Ground - 9.1 mi
Portsmouth Brewery - 9.1 mi
Governor John Langdon House Museum - 9.2 mi
Warner House Assn - 9.2 mi
Strawbery Banke Museum - 9.3 mi
Portsmouth Children's Museum - 9.5 mi
Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses - 9.5 mi
Kittery - 9.8 mi
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - 10.1 mi
Wentworth Coolidge Historic - 10.3 mi
Seabrook Nuclear Station - 16.8 mi
Pettengill Farm - 21.1 mi
John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead and Museum - 23.0 mi
Bear Brook State Park - 23.5 mi

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Welcome! Stay Smart with us at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Durham - UNH.The Holiday Inn Express-Durham/UNH is conveniently located in Southern NH. We are within walking distance to the University of New Hampshire as well as historic downtown Durham.Business guests appreciate the Durham, NH hotel's location at the UNH campus as well as our proximity to area companies. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Liberty Mutual and Goss International are just a short drive away. Phillips Exeter Academy and other schools are nearby as well. We offer free high-speed, Wi-Fi access in all of our smoke free guest rooms, as well as complimentary use of our business center to help make your hotel stay convenient. This location makes us a part of the UNH community, so we're the ideal accommodations for prospective students and parents. The Whittemore Arena, home of the UNH Wildcat hockey team, is just moments up the road. You can take a tour of Redhook Brewery or search for great deals at the Kittery Outlets. We're close to Portsmouth, Rochester, Exeter and Dover for fun filled day trips. We offer terrific facilities like our fitness center which has a TV to make those miles fly by. Join us for a free, daily breakfast buffet. Our hotel's amenities and unbeatable location next to UNH, and in the heart of NH's Seacoast, makes us the best choice for business and leisure travel.

Local Attractions

Flag Hill Winery, DeMerritt Hill Farm, Seacoast Science Center, UNH, Red Hook Brewery, American Independence Museum, Lee USA Speedway, All Star Speedway, New England Dragway, Equine Center, Fort McClary, Hampton Beach, Strawberry Banke, Children's Museum, Kittery Outlet Malls, Tax Free NH Shopping, Great Bay, Whale Watching, Striper Fishing, USS Albacore & Museum, John Paul Jones House Museum, Music Hall

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2016

Floors: 3

Rooms: 68

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 68

Handicap Rooms: 4

Suites: 2

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 8.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi

Nightly Parking: $0.0

Total Taxes: 9.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Individual Cxl by 4pm day of arrival Group Cxl per contract date

Check-In Instructions:

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
Business center
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coin laundry on site
Computer station
Daily
Designated smoking areas
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free self parking
Internet access - wireless
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No rollaway/extra beds available
No single-use plastic straws
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets allowed
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Television in common areas
Water dispenser
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Airport & Shuttle Info

7 Miles to Airport at Pease, NH, 35 miles to Manchester Airport, 55 miles Boston Logan Airport, 55 miles Portland, ME Airport

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Breakfast is complimentary

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

First floor rooms only (no suites), Fee; $25.00 per pet per day. Pets must never be left unattended in room. Pets must not disturb other guests or staff and remain under control. Must sign pet agreement at arrival. Additional fees apply for damage.

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Internet / WiFi

Wi-Fi is complimentary.

Pet fee: USD 39 per pet, per night 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Essential workers only - NO

Contactless check-in is available

Free Express Start Breakfast

Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee

Free high-speed internet service in every room

eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services

Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

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Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast The Works Bakery Cafe - Start your day with freshly baked goods and a variety of breakfast options. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Durham House of Pizza - Grab a quick and tasty slice of pizza or try their Greek specialties. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Thirsty Moose Taphouse - Enjoy a wide selection of craft beers and delicious pub food. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Durham Historic Association Museum - Explore the history of Durham through exhibits and artifacts. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Bagelry - Savor freshly baked bagels with a variety of cream cheese spreads and breakfast sandwiches. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Durham Deli - Enjoy a delicious deli sandwich or salad made with fresh ingredients. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Lexie's Joint - Indulge in gourmet burgers and hand-cut fries at this popular local spot. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.

Activity Wagon Hill Farm - Take a scenic hike and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Juicery - Start your day with a refreshing smoothie or acai bowl made with fresh fruits and vegetables. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Durham Market Place - Grab a quick bite from the deli counter or choose from a variety of prepared foods. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Three Chimneys Inn - Experience fine dining in a historic setting with a menu featuring seasonal New England cuisine. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.

Activity UNH Observatory - Explore the night sky and learn about astronomy through guided telescope observations. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime 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 11:00 AM 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 Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG have?

There are 68 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

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

What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

Breakfast is complimentary

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi is complimentary.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. First floor rooms only (no suites), Fee; $25.00 per pet per day. Pets must never be left unattended in room. Pets must not disturb other guests or staff and remain under control. Must sign pet agreement at arrival. Additional fees apply for damage.

Is there shuttle service at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG?

7 Miles to Airport at Pease, NH, 35 miles to Manchester Airport, 55 miles Boston Logan Airport, 55 miles Portland, ME Airport