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Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

3 stars
1815 Front Street, Durham, NC 27705
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
10 reviews
Very Nice!

this was a very good choice for us.. the location was very convenient to our destination. the... See full review

  • firelox72
  • Aug 4, 2011
VERY nice!

This Courtyard was extremely clean and comfortable. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. ... See full review

  • Duke Chapel Visitor
  • Apr 24, 2011
Among the top choices in Duke University hotels, Courtyard by Marriott offers spacious accommodations and award-winning service near Downtown Durham, Treyburn Office Park and RTP. Each of our guest rooms feature luxurious bedding, fresh new dcor, and 32-inch HDTVs with in-room movies and games. Guests at our Duke hotel's accommodations can also enjoy complimentary high-speed wireless Internet throughout the hotel, and a Market offering freshly made sandwiches, salads, snacks and beverages. In addition, there are a wide range of restaurants just steps from our door. Our complimentary shuttle can take you within a seven-mile radius of the hotel for shopping, dining or sightseeing at places such as Duke Medical Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Museum of Life and Sciences, Nasher Museum, Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP), Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Carolina Theater, Durham Convention Center, and American Tobacco Campus! We look forward to welcoming you to our relaxing Durham hotel near Duke University.

Hotel Map

1815 Front Street, Durham, NC 27705

Area served
Durham
Nearby airports
Raleigh-Durham, (RDU), 18.00, NW, Mile
Area description
Suburban - Location Type: Suburban

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Cribs Available
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • Express Check In
  • Express Checkout
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Grab Bars in Bathroom
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Jogging Track
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Maid Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Secretarial Service
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sofa Bed
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Vending Machines
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

The Courtyard Cafe
Eggs are it! Breakfast buffet, featuring eggs cooked to order. Restaurant also offers a quality selection of a la carte items freshly prepared and reasonably priced.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (10)

Ratings and reviews for Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Overall score

4.2 / 5
10 out of 10
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.9
Value:
4.6

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

4
firelox72
Bridgeport, WV
Aug 4, 2011

Very Nice!

this was a very good choice for us.. the location was very convenient to our destination. the facililty was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. the complimentary high-speed wireless connectivity was a super plus. Only negative: the on-line description led me to believe there was a distinct sitting area away from the sleeping area. In reality it was the standard chair and table between the window and one of the beds.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Duke Chapel Visitor
Richmond, VA
Apr 24, 2011

VERY nice!

This Courtyard was extremely clean and comfortable. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We checked in very late at night and it was still staffed, lit, and welcoming. The only slight negative was the hide-a-bed was not particularly comfortable for our teenager. I would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

5
visiting student to Duke
Ithaca, NY
Apr 3, 2011

Fantastic location

Arrived at the hotel at around 3AM, the staff were extremely helpful in answering my phone calls before my arrival and completed the check-in process swiftly. The staff were extremely friendly and paid for a taxi ride to Duke when I needed to travel before their shuttle bus was running. The beds are wonderfully comfortable and relaxing as well as the sofa chair and desk chair. Hotel was nice and clean. The furniture and carpet were new and pleasing to the sight. The yard with the swimming pool was a beautiful view from my window. Located next to restaurants with delicious foods. Location was nice and quiet. Free wi-fi without a code!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Free shuttle bus rides that picked me up and dropped me off wherever I needed to go. However, do ask about the start and end times of the shuttle service.

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Sam
Business
Greensboro, NC
Jan 14, 2011

Very do-able business trip location

Room accomodations were great; staff very polite, friendly, accomodating; great location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Tourist
Wilmington, Delaware
Sep 12, 2010

Good hotel -- room a bit small.

Location was ideal for our trip, next to country club where our activities were centered. Room very well appointed with good furniture, including sofa, very clean and neat. Attractive lobby and facilities.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Duke Gardens, shopping in Brightleaf Square, wonderful "A Southern Season" store in Chapel Hill.

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

5
Peppermint Patty
Scranton, PA
Jul 19, 2010

Family Trip

My extended family was there for a wedding. Those of us not tied up with last minute wedding plans, toured Durham. Some went to a Bull's game, the Museum of Life and ScienceDuke Gardens, Duke Homestead, Duke basketball buiding, Duke campus, shopping (much shopping), Brightleaf, Carolina Theater and so much more.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Bob
Business
South Carolina
Mar 17, 2010

Good for business trip

Good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Duke Mom
New York
Feb 7, 2010

Perfect for Duke Parents

Our son goes to Duke; we have stayed at this hotel at least once a year for the past four years. The location has been the big plus for us- close to Duke. The rooms have always been very clean. Heat and air conditioning have always worked well. The front desk has always been very helpful. It's where we will be graduation week-end!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Sushi Love on Erwin Road is by far one of the best sushi places we have ever eaten at- and we live in New York. 2 for 1 specials.

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Jo
Browntown,VA.
May 27, 2009

Okay

It's a nice enough hotel,but when i go there,i go to the Duke Clinic.I am given a medical discount,which i wasn,t given, because i made my reservations through Orbitz.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Bullucks BBQ

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Reviewer score

5
cindy
Business
Philadelphia, PA
Jun 7, 2007

Yes, I would stay there again!

This Courtyard hotel is very nice for the price. The room was spacious, clean, and stylish. Shower and toilet were in a separate room from the sink and mirror. This is a nice feature for more than one to a room. Coffemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board were all there. The breakfast was good and included make your own waffles. Good location off of highway 147 and close to Duke. Convient shopping center across the street which includes some restaurants. There was only one thing that I did not like about the hotel....the shower. The tub was not flat and it was uncomfortable to stand on a sloped floor. Never experience this before anywhere. Not sure if all the bathrooms were like this or not. It was not a big deal just unusual.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a drug store just a short walk away for anything you might have neglected to pack.

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