2.5 Star Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Durham By IHG

2516 Guess Road, Durham, NC - United States
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About

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.

Guest Rating

8.3

Very Good

Based on 287 reviews

Location Of Hotel

8.9

Hotel Cleanliness

9.1

Hotel Staff

8.9

Overall Quality

8.8
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Room Options

1/3

1 King Bed Standard

270 sqft • 1 King

Air conditioningAlarm clockBath or ShowerCarbon monoxide detector

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1/10

2 Queen Beds Nonsmoking

270 sqft • 2 Double

Air conditioningAlarm clockBath or ShowerCarbon monoxide detector

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1/3

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

323 sqft • 2 Queen

Accessible by liftAir conditioningAlarm clockBath or Shower

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1/2

Standard Room

323 sqft • 1 King or 2 Double

Accessible by liftAir conditioningAlarm clockBath or Shower

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Guest Rating

8.4

Very Good

Based on 241 reviews

Location Of Hotel

8.9

Hotel Cleanliness

9.1

Hotel Staff

8.9

Overall Quality

8.8

Pros +

  • Excellent breakfast! Staff worked with me on a late checkout, due to an unexpected emergency at my home. Room was clean, comfortabele and spacious!!
  • The breakfast had varying options from fresh fruit & yogurt to warm protein choices.
  • Close to duke

Cons -

  • Both of our key cards deactivated, although we tried to keep keys & credit cards away from them.
  • Mattress felt worn out and highway noise (nothing can be done about the noise)
  • Entrance right off the busy street

Top Quotes:

"The hotel staff was pleasant, professional and courteous."

"Very comfortable stay."

"Great breakfast, clean room, helpful and courteous staff, centrally located."

Business Traveler (15)

Solo Traveler (12)

Traveling as Couple (40)

Family with Young Children (73)

Family with Teens (2)

Senior Traveler (1)

Group Traveler (8)

Total (190)

10.0

Bruce

Posted on: 2-4-2026

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

7.0

Andree

Posted on: 1-19-2026

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.

7.0

Linda

Posted on: 1-19-2026

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

7.0

Richard

Posted on: 1-19-2026

Close to duke

Entrance right off the busy street

Top Amenities:

Free BreakfastFree Internet AccessFree ParkingHealth ServicesSwimming PoolSwimming PoolKitchen/KitchenetteFitness CenterPets AllowedHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesFamily FriendlyKid Friendly
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Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 03:00 PM

Check-out:

Before 11:00 AM

Pets:

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Important Info:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Non Refundable pet fee of 75.00 USD up to 4 nights, 125.00 USD up to 5 nights or more. Limit to 2 pets.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of USD 75.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Breakfast
Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Health Services
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Fitness Center
Pets Allowed
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Family Friendly
Kid Friendly

Amenities & Services

Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Fitness center
Free Breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Hygiene certification
Kid-friendly dining
Kids' pool
Kitchen
Microwave
Non-smoking property
Outdoor pool
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Professional cleaning services
Refrigerator
Wheelchair accessible

location

Holiday Inn Express Durham By IHG

2516 Guess Road, Durham, NC

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