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AC Hotel Durham

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
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BBQ/picnic area
Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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2800 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Duke University Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University Chapel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Transfer Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Transfer Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Durham

AC Hotel Durham places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Duke University Hospital and Duke University Chapel. This 142-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Durham VA Medical Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Duke University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho and Poke House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Durham

Guests of AC Hotel Durham enjoy features like a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. Self parking is available for USD 20 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-out, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 70 per week)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75.00 per accommodation, per week
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 70 per week
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Durham Hotel
AC Hotel Durham Durham
AC Hotel Durham Hotel Durham

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at AC Hotel Durham?

AC Hotel Durham offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel Durham?

As of Feb 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel Durham on Mar 13, 2026 start from $152.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to AC Hotel Durham?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Durham based on their ratings, and it's a short 13-minute walk from Duke University Chapel and also 17 minutes on foot from Sarah P. Duke Gardens. You'll also find Cameron Indoor Stadium and Brightleaf Square within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at AC Hotel Durham?

Yes, covered parking is offered for USD 20 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does AC Hotel Durham include a casino?

No, AC Hotel Durham doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AC Hotel Durham?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is AC Hotel Durham good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does AC Hotel Durham have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does AC Hotel Durham have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, AC Hotel Durham serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will AC Hotel Durham allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at AC Hotel Durham for a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per week.

Are there connecting rooms at AC Hotel Durham?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from AC Hotel Durham?

The closest major airport to AC Hotel Durham is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is 16.7 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at AC Hotel Durham?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at AC Hotel Durham.

AC Hotel Durham Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 639 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Whitney, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nicely laid out. The rooms and common areas were spotless. There was a water and ice station in our floor which was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay at a beautiful and clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Atlanta

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bloomfield Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a good choice near Duke University. Very uncomfortable beds. Dining/bar was very limited hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

yufan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Elevators slow
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right by Duke west campus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property, clean and modern decoration. Friendly staff. Excellent bar experience. AC a little more noisy than I would like...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service and stay was exceptional, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with a great vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay! Loved the cleanliness and layout of the room. Wonderful front desk staff. The only complaint is that on our last night, we heard the people in the room directly above us stomping around so loudly. Maybe worth a little more soundproofing in the ceiling/floor areas? Otherwise A+.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk staff is always super friendly here. Great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

fadi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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