Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

2-star hotel Excellent 2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

About Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Located in Durham, 4 miles from Duke University, Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Crabtree Valley Mall Shopping Center is 20 miles away and PNC Arena is 23 miles from the hotel. The rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel, rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. North Carolina Museum of Art is 24 miles from Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG, while North Carolina General Assembly is 28 miles from the property. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 14 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1015 reviews

The hotel reviews indicate a mix of positive and negative experiences. Guests generally appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms, the comfort of the beds, and the helpfulness of the staff. However, there are recurring complaints about noise from the highway, issues with breakfast, and inconsistencies in service.

What guests liked
  • Clean rooms
  • Comfortable beds
What could be better
  • Noise from highway
  • Issues with breakfast
  • Angelika Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The breakfast was always fresh and the breakfast staff kept the area clean and well stocked. Thank you!

  • Angelika Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our room was well taken care of and we had plenty of space for our stay. The bed was comfortable and we appreciated that we were not disturbed by loud noises. Suggestion: The two flower urns by the front entrance had plastic flowers rather than live plants. We understand that North Carolina presently has drought conditions, but the plastic plants do look a bit tacky.

  • kimberly Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was a nice experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was very pleased with the cleanliness of my room!!! The lobby air conditioning could use some fine tuning but everything else was great! We would definitely stay here again.

  • Morgan Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was okay. Check in took quite a long time, the elevator broke during the stay while someone was inside, and there was hair in the bathroom and on the bed cover. Not the best.

  • Richell Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Air conditioning is bad air conditioning in there lobby is not working and its 101 degrees outside. So its bad entrance not well maintained. For there price it’s not worth it. Their breakfast is ok. Typic

  • Laurie Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This was a horrible experience for us. The heat was terrible in the lobby. We had a medical emergency due to the heat and had to leave by ambulance. We were told not to return after we left the hospital. We had already paid a higher price for this hotel stay for one night. Our deposit that we were quoted by phone doubled when we arrived. It was a nightmare.

  • Carrie Jun 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Heather Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Robert Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was fine. Breakfast was empty. No one around to refresh food. I was not there at the last minute so I was confused why the trays sat empty for so long. I find it amusing that the picture I was shown when I decided to fill this out was one of the breakfast buffet complete with full trays of omelets...

  • Tamaura Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Cleanliness, staff was great N/a

  • Laura Jun 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Location to venue we were visiting Daughter got stuck in the bathroom several times. Staff could not get the door open. My daughter had to shake it like crazy and was claustrophobic trying to get out. There was no key present on site to open the door. Staff tried a box cutter of all things. Did not work. It was a nightmare.

  • Paula Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Convenient location close to DPAC. Older hotel. 1 elevator that was very slow. Staff very nice. Beds comfortable. Breakfast was disappointing.

  • Monajah Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were very friendly. From the moment of arrival I was greeted with a smile.The room was clean and cool which was great since it felt like a heat wave was outside. Overall would stay again especially since it’s right by the highway making it easy to come and go. Will say though you can’t hear the cars passing by the only problem was you gotta take a little drive to get some food or even get to a store.

  • Phillips Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Mimi Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast selection was really good too. The elevator button to go up was broken so we look the stairs. Also the ac was out in the lobby.

  • Gail May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    I have already wrote to this property and based on my experience they were to comp me the first day based on their changing my reservation without notification. I have yet to see this happen. Please look into this for me. If you need additional information,

  • Hallie May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The whole hotel smelled like smoke. Our floor (4) and room smelled horribly like smoke all night. As soon as you walk in the front door of the hotel, it smelled like weed. The hotel itself was relatively clean at first glance but is definitely in need of a remodel and some deep cleaning. The front desk lady was super helpful and kind, working through a tough situation herself as the AC was not working in the lobby. Overall it was a fine stay but a bit disappointing for a Holiday Inn and i would definitely not stay here again. The smoke smell is enough to deter me for the future.

  • Evelyn May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    they were so helpful

  • Peggy May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing The pool that was advertised was closed for our entire time we had booked. Therefore left after one night ( we had driven 12 hours and were exhausted) and booking.com refuses to respond to our requests for a refund for the unused days after check out.

  • Peggy May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The pool that was advertised was closed for our entire time we had booked. Therefore left after one night ( we had driven 12 hours and were exhausted) and booking.com refuses to respond to our requests for a refund for the unused days after check out.

  • Melissa May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff are so friendly, the entire hotel is spotless, the breakfast is very good. I have been here twice for Duke visits and will definitely be back. The only issue was the air in the lobby area and breakfast area is not working, hopefully it is being repaired. But it won’t keep me from returning.

  • PapaPete May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Spacious room was very clean and comfortable. The shower was great. Temperature in the common areas was hot and humid. Turn on the air condition!!!!!

  • Papapete May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Spacious room was very clean and comfortable. The shower was great. Temperature in the common areas was hot and humid. Turn on the air condition!!!!!

  • Benjamin May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean, nice staff, great breakfast.

  • Martha May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    OK

  • Charlotte May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The breakfast choices were varied and there was a good selection, that should work for anyone. The area was clean and there were plenty of spaces to eat. Our room was very clean, with plenty of space for two people to spread out to relax. There was some road noise, but I don't think that could be helped being so close to the interstate.

  • Sabrina May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Thank you. We completely enjoyed our stay.

  • Whyheeda May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Cleanliness N/A

  • Whyheeda May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    N/A

  • Dianne May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Susan May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great breakfast. Very clean

  • Dawn May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    very clean and neat property staff was very friendly and helpful did not use amenities

  • Kathy May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, friendly staff and a very good breakfast!!

  • Darren May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean room. No issues with my stay.

  • Todd May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice place to stay. It was exactly as expected

  • Senita May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great room for the price. Everything was clean and in order. The front desk person, although working alone, was very pleasant.

  • Lakeithia May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Toilet was broken

  • Caren May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Jonathan Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    A. Perfect good accomodations good location

  • Edmondson Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Whyheeda Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    N/A

  • Whyheeda Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The Hotel was clean, the staff were professional and helpful from the start. N/A

  • JILL Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything you would like and more. enjoyed.

  • Michael Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent experience

  • ROBERTA Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    I was able to book a first floor room with my two large dogs with parking at the door. I had to wait 30 minutes for my room to be cleaned even though I got there well past check in. They had staffing issues that day. There was a strong smell of incense or vaping in my hall all the time and lastly, the parking spaces were very tight for an SUV and most people were driving an SUV.. it made getting out of the car without hitting another car very difficult and almost impossible with dogs.

  • Roberta Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    I was able to book a first floor room with my two large dogs with parking at the door. I had to wait 30 minutes for my room to be cleaned even though I got there well past check in. They had staffing issues that day. There was a strong smell of incense or vaping in my hall all the time and lastly, the parking spaces were very tight for an SUV and most people were driving an SUV.. it made getting out of the car without hitting another car very difficult and almost impossible with dogs.

  • Clayton Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    What mad the difference for me was the staff. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. One manager Darrel, I think his name was, went out of his way to help me with a very difficult time making my computer work to print critical documents. That type of effort made a huge difference to me. I will be back.

  • Melissa Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room, clean lobby, clean breakfast area and great selection for breakfast. Will definitely return. Easy access to Duke for any appointments. Less than 10 minutes.

  • Stacey Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff was very friendly. Everything was very good for a Holiday Inn Express. The breakfast was plentiful and there was coffee 24 hours. The room was clean and everything was comfortable.

  • Jalen Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good hotel for the price

  • John Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean and comfortable, friendly staff with helpful dining suggestions in the surrounding area.

  • Jamie Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy, quiet, clean. Amazing breakfast. Was difficult to find parking but we got in super late. Would stay again!

  • Roy Apr 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Miranda Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Not bad!!! 24 hr coffee. Fairly close to DpAC

  • Brieawna Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room itself was very clean! I also loved the Dove products that they use in the bathroom. The bed was nice and firm and pillows fluffy. Despite being right next to a highway, you couldn’t really hear anything. The next time I come to Durham, this hotel is definitely where I’ll be staying! Also, I did receive a text message the morning of checkout, the text said “I hope you enjoyed your stay. Let them know when I’ll be departing and they can email my receipt to the email on file”. That gesture was very on point and appreciated. Above all, this hotel exceeded my expectations. Unfortunately didn’t get to try breakfast as we overslept, I’m hoping next time we can try it.

  • Laura Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and the breakfast had a surprising number of gluten free items.

  • Amanda Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay. Wonderful hotel. Clean room. Amazing shower. Very quiet. Wonderful breakfast.

  • Haley Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The night shift weekend staff was not nearly as friendly as day shift

  • Haley Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    The free WiFi to work better The night shift weekend staff was not nearly as friendly as day shift

  • Allen Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was friendly and breakfast was amazing!

  • Robin Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Our room was close to the interstate so the noice was super loud but still slept great.

  • Robin Mar 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    The beds was so soft and comfortable. Love how soft the pillows was and very clean. Our room was close to the interstate so the noice was super loud but still slept great.

  • Frederick Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • John Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and friendly

  • Maricel Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • sonya Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet and cionvenent to the interstate.

  • Barbara Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendly front desk workers, room was clean and comfortable, and good selection at breakfast.

  • Walter Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was a standard hotel room with nothing to really write about. The parking lot was crowded with travelers large trucks and cars taking multiple parking spaces. The staff, when I checked in at night appeared as though I was bothering him. Good customer service was not on his mind. The morning staff was unable to check me out, stating the manager, who was 30 minutes away would handle the checkout. (NOTE: I checked out early and the staff did not know how to check out a guest early). Very disappointed in the staff.

  • Daniel Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Our stay included Dinner , 6 Mixed Drinks, and Breakfast! We never experienced anything like this. All self serve but all pleasant. Very large area and very spacious rooms. A lot of parking.

  • Daniel Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Our stay included Dinner , 6 Mixed Drinks, and Breakfast! We never experienced anything like this. All self serve but all pleasant. Very large area and very spacious rooms. A lot of parking.

  • Lorena Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The hotels charge me again even though they said is going to be redound as right now they still in hold

  • Caroline Mar 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    Needs upgrades. Friendlier service and much better ac

  • Caroline Mar 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    Needs upgrades. Friendlier service and much better ac

  • Kathryn Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly and helpful. Comfortable stay

  • Nancy Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Hotel and room were exceptionally clean and the staff were gracious.

  • Charles Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great! Room was clean and staff was excellent!

  • Charles Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great! Room was clean and staff was excellent!

  • Max Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good

  • Max Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good

  • Nancy Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Close to Doctors at Duke Durham Hospital site.

  • Edwin Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Edwin Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Jennifer Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast and hotel staff were amazing. Will stay again!

  • Jennifer Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast and hotel staff were amazing. Will stay again!

  • onesha Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Courteous staff.

  • onesha Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Courteous staff.

  • Bruce Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Excellent breakfast! Staff worked with me on a late checkout, due to an unexpected emergency at my home. Room was clean, comfortabele and spacious!!

  • Linda Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Mattress felt worn out and highway noise (nothing can be done about the noise)

  • Richard Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Entrance right off the busy street

  • Andree Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The breakfast had varying options from fresh fruit & yogurt to warm protein choices. Both of our key cards deactivated, although we tried to keep keys & credit cards away from them.

  • David Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room clean… front desk friendly

  • David Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room clean… front desk friendly

  • olabisi Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Okay Nothing

  • Ashley Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was very personable, polite, and helpful. Room was clean and well stocked.

  • Ashley Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was very personable, polite, and helpful. Room was clean and well stocked.

  • Diane Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was large, nicely furnished, and spotless. The staff were very friendly.

  • Diane Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was large, nicely furnished, and spotless. The staff were very friendly.

  • Michael Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Main problem- room was right over the main lobby where music played around clock and was audible in the room.

  • Michael Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Main problem- room was right over the main lobby where music played around clock and was audible in the room.

  • Nannette Dec 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    It was dirty !!! Had no key to get in the room for a whole day !!!

  • Ylli Dec 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Extremely outdated

  • John Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was clean, staff was courteous

  • John Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was clean, staff was courteous

  • Timothy Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Timothy Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Amanda Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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 Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • James Dec 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Clean and friendly 0

  • Angela Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel and room were very clean and staff very courteous. Breakfast was also good and nice variety.

  • Angela Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel and room were very clean and staff very courteous. Breakfast was also good and nice variety.

  • Michael Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    The breakfast was very good

  • Sean Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean friendly and quit

  • Sean Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean friendly and quit

  • Barbara Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was great

  • Barbara Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was great

  • Amit Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Should provide for at least a few bottled waters

  • Amit Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Should provide for at least a few bottled waters

  • Russ Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes! Great

  • Russ Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes! Great

  • Richard Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place..convienient location..clean and quality breakfast

  • Richard Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place..convienient location..clean and quality breakfast

  • John Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    An uneventful stay! Coffee machines not working is all. Staff very apologetic

  • John Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    An uneventful stay! Coffee machines not working is all. Staff very apologetic

  • Ryan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nothing notable. Everything was fine and met expectations.

  • Ryan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nothing notable. Everything was fine and met expectations.

  • Jeffery Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms were clean. Breakfast was hot and fresh. The staff were friendly.

  • Jeffery Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms were clean. Breakfast was hot and fresh. The staff were friendly.

  • John Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Better pillows

  • John Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Better pillows

  • Eileen Nov 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Excellent, something for everyone No complaints, something for everyone

  • L'Toya Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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!!!

  • L'Toya Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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!!!

  • Sheila Oct 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Breakfast was meh. It was a good location to Duke hospital is why I selected it The smell wasn’t pleasant

  • Sara Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was clean and we felt safe.

  • Sara Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was clean and we felt safe.

  • Thea Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice room.

  • Thea Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice room.

  • Olynthea Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The breakfast good was good and everyone was so nice

  • Olynthea Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The breakfast good was good and everyone was so nice

  • Danny Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good customer service

  • Danny Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good customer service

  • Kathleen Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great breakfast choices and it was good!

  • Kathleen Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great breakfast choices and it was good!

  • Paul Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were in town for one night to see a show. Our room was comfortable and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the rate was reasonable. The hotel was easy to locate and it was only a few minutes from the venue.

  • Paul Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were in town for one night to see a show. Our room was comfortable and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the rate was reasonable. The hotel was easy to locate and it was only a few minutes from the venue.

  • Karen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff excellent breakfast. Clean room great linens

  • Karen Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff excellent breakfast. Clean room great linens

  • Robert Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had a very delightful stay and the price was $70 less than the recommended lodging for my visit. Highly recommend. Particularly enjoyed the free breakfast, since they had turkey sausage and I am allergic to all mammal meat. Staff was delightful.

  • Robert Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had a very delightful stay and the price was $70 less than the recommended lodging for my visit. Highly recommend. Particularly enjoyed the free breakfast, since they had turkey sausage and I am allergic to all mammal meat. Staff was delightful.

  • Thomas Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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 Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Rose Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice Hotel and close to Duke eye center

  • Rose Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice Hotel and close to Duke eye center

  • Oscar Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love my stay , great staff

  • Oscar Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love my stay , great staff

  • Lynn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • Lynn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • Linda Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Liked it

  • Linda Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Liked it

  • Dale Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place

  • Dale Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place

  • Tashanda Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location!

  • Tashanda Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location!

  • Sirely Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean hotel, nice breakfast and convenient location

  • Sirely Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean hotel, nice breakfast and convenient location

  • Gibbons Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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 Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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 .

  • Philip Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The elevator was not functioning when we checked out.

  • Philip Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The elevator was not functioning when we checked out.

  • Vibha Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    good

  • Vibha Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    good

  • Hugo Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice staff.

  • Hugo Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice staff.

  • Johnson Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well maintained hotel and the breakfast is reasonably good. Everything as advertised and no complaints.

  • Johnson Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well maintained hotel and the breakfast is reasonably good. Everything as advertised and no complaints.

  • Catherine Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms clean and what you need. Breakfast had plenty of choices(even for gluten free folks there was Udi blue berry muffin and yougurt. eggs/sausage/cereal for others and coffee etc.

  • Catherine Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms clean and what you need. Breakfast had plenty of choices(even for gluten free folks there was Udi blue berry muffin and yougurt. eggs/sausage/cereal for others and coffee etc.

  • Mary Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I reserved a room with two queen beds, so my son could be comfortable in his own bed and my daughter and I would share a bed. I paid in full when I made my reservation. When we got there, they DID NOT have the room available wit two queen size beds. They said the only option that we had was a king size bed and a pull out sofa, this was at 10pm . We ended up accepting that because we felt there was no other options in the area and were disappointed. Along with that, when we got to the room and my son pulled the sofa out, we looked for linen and pillows for him. There were NoNE! I called the receptionist and was told that they could not bring any to our room; but we could go downstairs to get some. We just drove a few hours after working all day and was exhausted. I felt that good customer service would had brought the linens and pillows up; the answer was NO! I ended up taking a top sheet off of the king bed and my daughter gave my son a pillow, he covered up with a throw blanket that we had. This should never had happened! I paid for two queen beds which is what I should had received which would had enough sheets, pillows and blankets. The guy at the desk was nice enough; the woman who said no, that we had to come and get these items seemed to have cared less and was unapologetic. Hotels are in the hospitality industry. I feel I did not get why I paid for.

  • Mary Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I reserved a room with two queen beds, so my son could be comfortable in his own bed and my daughter and I would share a bed. I paid in full when I made my reservation. When we got there, they DID NOT have the room available wit two queen size beds. They said the only option that we had was a king size bed and a pull out sofa, this was at 10pm . We ended up accepting that because we felt there was no other options in the area and were disappointed. Along with that, when we got to the room and my son pulled the sofa out, we looked for linen and pillows for him. There were NoNE! I called the receptionist and was told that they could not bring any to our room; but we could go downstairs to get some. We just drove a few hours after working all day and was exhausted. I felt that good customer service would had brought the linens and pillows up; the answer was NO! I ended up taking a top sheet off of the king bed and my daughter gave my son a pillow, he covered up with a throw blanket that we had. This should never had happened! I paid for two queen beds which is what I should had received which would had enough sheets, pillows and blankets. The guy at the desk was nice enough; the woman who said no, that we had to come and get these items seemed to have cared less and was unapologetic. Hotels are in the hospitality industry. I feel I did not get why I paid for.

  • Alan Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    it does good

  • Alan Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    it does good

  • Bhasker Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very good

  • Bhasker Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very good

  • Iyad Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very good place to stay

  • Iyad Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very good place to stay

  • Viktoryia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Viktoryia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Esther Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Highway noise

  • Esther Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Highway noise

  • Kevin Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clenleness and curtisy of staff

  • Kevin Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clenleness and curtisy of staff

  • Roberta Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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 Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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

  • Christopher Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay.

  • Christopher Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay.

  • VINCENT Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome staff, Very easy to access , lots of stores nearby, clean, safe and affordable.

  • VINCENT Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome staff, Very easy to access , lots of stores nearby, clean, safe and affordable.

  • Wayne Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    overall very good

  • Wayne Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    overall very good

  • Kristin Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Front desk very nice and breakfast was good

  • Kristin Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Front desk very nice and breakfast was good

  • Abigail Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

  • Abigail Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

  • sharon Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff - even at the breakfast buffet.

  • sharon Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff - even at the breakfast buffet.

  • Latasha Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The toilet wasn’t working properly but they sent someone to fix it immediately and housekeeping didn’t knock before entering our room good thing we had the safety lock on other than that it was good.

  • Latasha Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The toilet wasn’t working properly but they sent someone to fix it immediately and housekeeping didn’t knock before entering our room good thing we had the safety lock on other than that it was good.

  • Katrice Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    My stay was okay my kids enjoyed the pool.

  • Katrice Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    My stay was okay my kids enjoyed the pool.

  • Todd Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice staff. Building in good shape. For me the pillows were too soft making sleeping uncomfortable. There was a problem with the door keys not working but it did not present any problem really.

  • Todd Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice staff. Building in good shape. For me the pillows were too soft making sleeping uncomfortable. There was a problem with the door keys not working but it did not present any problem really.

  • Albert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great.

  • Albert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great.

  • Todd Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Blood spots on floor around lounge and check in area had to point out to staff. Room key system down.

  • Todd Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Blood spots on floor around lounge and check in area had to point out to staff. Room key system down.

  • Sarah Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This hotel sits right beside a major highway so you may get a room that's quite noisy. We didn't have this problem, but it would be good to know. It's also right on the edge of a not so great part of town. We didn't have an issue, but again, good to know in advance. The first thing we noticed when we got to our room was a dirty pair of underwear in the corner under a chair - which didn't make us very confident in the cleaning of the room prior to our arrival. The room is very cramped. The walls are pretty thin so heard a lot of noise during the night. The breakfast was really bad. Two good things I can say - the beds were nice and the shower was great. I wouldn't stay here again.

  • Sarah Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This hotel sits right beside a major highway so you may get a room that's quite noisy. We didn't have this problem, but it would be good to know. It's also right on the edge of a not so great part of town. We didn't have an issue, but again, good to know in advance. The first thing we noticed when we got to our room was a dirty pair of underwear in the corner under a chair - which didn't make us very confident in the cleaning of the room prior to our arrival. The room is very cramped. The walls are pretty thin so heard a lot of noise during the night. The breakfast was really bad. Two good things I can say - the beds were nice and the shower was great. I wouldn't stay here again.

  • Kimberlee Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Kimberlee Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Thomas May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The airconditioner was extremely noisy, got very little sleep

  • Thomas May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The airconditioner was extremely noisy, got very little sleep

  • Pamela May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Extremely noisy with traffic all night long. You could hear people in adjoining rooms and also people walking up and down the halls. Such a shame since place was clean, comfortable beds, and friendly staff.

  • Pamela May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Extremely noisy with traffic all night long. You could hear people in adjoining rooms and also people walking up and down the halls. Such a shame since place was clean, comfortable beds, and friendly staff.

  • Rocco May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Was a clean typical holiday inn express! Has a large pool. Great breakfast. My young son liked it

  • Rocco May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Was a clean typical holiday inn express! Has a large pool. Great breakfast. My young son liked it

  • Joshua May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great room! Very spacious and clean and cheap! Would stay again!

  • Joshua May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great room! Very spacious and clean and cheap! Would stay again!

  • Melissa May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean and comfortable

  • Melissa May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean and comfortable

  • Michael May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to everything I was doing...visiting family and dining options

  • Michael May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to everything I was doing...visiting family and dining options

  • Dipak May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff is wonderful especially front desk and breakfast area. Ample help in the hotel to accommodate your needs.

  • Evita May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure that my 96 yeatr-old mother and I were satisfied.

  • Andrew May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Friendly staff

  • hayes May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    All good

  • TRACY May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was excellent. Loved the bed and pillows super comfortable and clean

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    friendly staff, nice breakfast!

  • Angela Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Need written instructions for tv system — three different guides and impossible to navigate. Should get tv instructions at check-in.

  • Jose Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I recommend nice place the rooms super clean smiles good everything is good I recommend the staff great service is excellent

  • Ana Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff excellent

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Upon arrival, i went to the room I was assigned. Opened the door, the room wasn't ready. Beds weren't made. Dirty towels on the floor. Went back to the front desk and told them. They were extremely apologetic. Assigned me a different room. That room was ready. Very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Bathroom very clean. Breakfast was good.

  • Anne Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean & attractive. My only area of concern is that the hotel, which I paid in full before hand, charges you an additional $75 in case you incur charges at the hotel. I did not, as I paid for my dinner separately, and the $75 was supposed to be returned by the end of the day when I checked out, which was yesterday, but I have not been credited the $75 so far. That would definitely discourage me from staying in a property run by this organization again.

  • Blanca Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The only down side was that the elevator was down and the ice machine was also down on the 1st floor. Other then that everything was perfect and the breakfast was Amazing!

  • Beverly Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great!!

  • Carlton Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Ok stay. Elevator was broken so we had to walk up to 3rd floor.

  • Lynn Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Elevator (only one) out of service for days, icemaker out of service, pancake maker out of service, fire alarm went off just after 5 am due to faulty service (?). Poor signage on out of service elevators. Staff would just say “so terribly sorry”. No pride ownership in this hotel anywhere. No comps at all.

  • judith Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    First, the elevator was not working and did not get fixed the 3 days I was there. There was no service elevator so we had to use stairs ice machines.Also not working:ice machine, pancake maker for breakfast. Outside areas were trashy and not well kept. The staff were pleasant and tried to compensate for things like the elevator not working, but they were helpless to do anything about it. Breakfast was basically okay and servers tried to keep items out and available, but there were only two people including the cook who were apparently working the breakfast. My room was clean. Mattress and pillows were way too soft.

  • Nicole Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean, friendly, comfortable

  • Lev Mar 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    A solid three-star hotel, somewhat overpriced: ~$225/night for a very modest room.

  • Janet Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Located close to Duke University

  • Martha Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was hard to check in. I had 2 names on the reservation so they told me I only had 1 room. After 30 minutes of trying to find a number

  • Bobbie Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was great

  • Lenita Mar 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Decent stay. Bathroom was a bit dirty. But overall ok

  • Robert Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were there for a medical appt at Duke. The motel was close enough without a lot of traffic. The room was very clean. The staff was friendly, helpful and courteous. The breakfast would rival any restaurant meal. Will definitely stay again.

  • Elizabeth Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff were very friendly and the property was clean.

  • James Jan 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    When they take a credit card for incidentals, they chg 75 and you don't get it back for 3 to 5 bus. days. VERY AVERAGE motel. You can find much better for the money.

  • Barbara Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Vert good chain hotel with above average free breakfast buffet

  • Marilyn Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The respect to the customers

  • James Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Did not provide receipt.

  • Betty Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to medical place I visited.

  • MARVIN Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rapid check in and out. 4th floor guest room offered less hallway foot traffic. Hotel staff were cordial and communicate effectively.

  • Amy Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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!

  • Luis Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • Puneet Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Decent hotel. Clean and easy to get in and get out. Free parking and breakfast.

  • Robert Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was good

  • Matthew Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Arrived at the hotel and the two rooms available had broken key access (dead batteries) and the clerk could fix them. Was sent away without a room that was prepaid for at 2 am! Horrible!

  • John Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff and very clean

  • Donovan Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property is modern and clean. The Rooms are spacious.

  • Kelly Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Motel was convent to hospital.

  • Chelsea Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was pretty good, there was a small satin in the sheet but other than that it was a good stay

  • Jason Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    For the price I paid I definitely expected better and more. Breakfast was good but very limited shuttle service , room was not very clean, staff was not very helpful( they weren’t rude just didn’t seem to want to help).

  • kevin Nov 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Needed to stay , no room at sons house.

  • Murdock Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    !

  • Joanne Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very comfy the staff were very nice and accommodating.

  • Alejandro Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean rooms

  • Michael Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location. Great service. Great breakfast. Great stay. Great deal.

  • Joe Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was clean and nice. The only problem was that there was a large floodlight just outside our window, and it was not obvious how we could shut the curtain over the AC to block out the light. We slept fairly well anyway.

  • Carlos Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • George Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The highway is very close to the property, and if you have a room that faces it, it gets quite loud. Breakfast and other amenities are as one might expect. Staff was very nice, very welcoming. The area around the property is short of amenities, but these are a short uber ride away.

  • Bill Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellence

  • Nicholas Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very comfortable bed. Nice and clean room and bathroom has ac

  • Verified Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Check in was slow. Key cards didnt work. A/C in room was on manual. Room was nice but desk was placed next to air unit resulting in a continuous breeze in the ear. TV offerings were great and bed comfortable.

  • Blaise Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and convenient

  • Alexandra Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean property with a large amount of counter space in the bathrooms. Highly recommend!

  • Tyra Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love my room and it was not too expensive

  • Bijan Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location

Frequently asked questions about Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Does Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG offer parking?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG offers free parking on-site.
Does Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG have a fitness center?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG located, and how walkable is the area?
Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG is located at 2516 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705. With a Walk Score of 54, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available