The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Duke University Hospital

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Snack bar
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2306 Elba St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Room options

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Durham

Duke University Hospital is within a 5-minute walk of The Lodge at Duke Medical Center while other popular sites like Duke University are within a couple of miles (3 km). Each of the 146 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and an LED TV.

What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Duke University - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Biscuitville - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Duke University Hospital
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a meeting room. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include an ATM, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LED TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The At Duke Medical Center
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Hotel
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Durham
Cambria Hotel Durham Near Duke University
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Hotel Durham

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center?

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around The Lodge at Duke Medical Center?

This hotel is located in Durham, a short 10-minute walk from Sarah P. Duke Gardens and also 16 minutes on foot from Duke University Chapel. You'll also find Cameron Indoor Stadium and Wallace Wade Stadium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does The Lodge at Duke Medical Center have a casino at the property?

No, The Lodge at Duke Medical Center doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Lodge at Duke Medical Center have a hot tub?

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

Does The Lodge at Duke Medical Center have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Lodge at Duke Medical Center doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Lodge at Duke Medical Center allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center though service animals are welcome.

Does The Lodge at Duke Medical Center have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Lodge at Duke Medical Center?

The closest major airport to The Lodge at Duke Medical Center is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is 16.2 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center.

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was close to my husband's medical appointments at the VA. Wish there had been more options for breakfast, but we were able to eat at the hospital, which was fine. We'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Duke Medical
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful desk staff, extremely helpful! Room is clean and nicely appointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very restful stay after my fiancee had surgery. The property is clean, nicely appi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. This is our second time staying here since the wife has been going to Duke Hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mit

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessi, Catawba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really, the thing that made this trip decent for me as I was sick and received not great news at Duke so we stayed the night on Friday night (3/7/2025) to Saturday (3/8) and the staff that evening was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ❤️ I have stayed in a lot of hotels and hospitals the past two years and I have been treated not so great at many of them, but here, you hired amazing staff and I don’t ever write reviews ever. I just wanted to acknowledge that they made by weekend better by being kind and empathetic and treating me and my mother like humans. Amazing place and from now on when I go to Duke this will be my go to place to stay for sure!!! Thank you for making my day a little brighter ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

No room for us

We arrived to find out there was no record of our reservation even though I showed them the reservation and reservation number. They were “sold out”, hum!!!! I guess either they could get a higher rate than they booked us at 3 weeks prior to arrival or Hotels.com didn’t do their job. Regardless, we didn’t have a room and no suggestions were offered. What’s the point of a reservation????
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valgene

Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Franko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just cafe, no restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ora

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

CELINE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service

I would stay here again

Our room was relatively clean. The bathroom toilet gurgled all night. There was no hot water at the sink. Lighting was odd. The lights and lamps didn't seem to light tje room, just small areas that didn't need light. The construction going on on the roof made parking very inconvenient at best. The bed frame was terrible. The way it stuck out all the way around caused me to beat my shins up constantly. On the other hand, the staff was great! Terrance was especially helpful. He was polite, pleasant, and professional. I spoke with the manager and she was very receptive to my concerns regarding the water situation as well as my compliments to the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group

Location, location, location!

We were allowed to check in early on game day. Walking distance was short to Cameron Stadium, the campus and chapel. Comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is with in walking distance to Duke Medical Facility, Parking is tight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025