Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Durham Convention Center
VIP Access

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Balcony view
Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC, 27701
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Interior)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (WITH ROLL-IN SHOWER)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Interior)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Durham

Located in Downtown Durham, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is within a 5-minute walk of Durham Convention Center and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Durham Performing Arts Center. This 74-room, 3.5-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duke University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Velvet Hippo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bad Machines - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ninth Street Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Durham Convention Center
At Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace. Self parking is offered for USD 25 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include free local calls, safes, and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 45 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 45.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to November.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Unscripted Durham Hotel
Unscripted Hotel
Unscripted

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt on Jan 30, 2026 start from $169.0, 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 Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Durham, just steps from Carolina Theatre, and within a 10-minute walk of Durham Performing Arts Center and Durham Bulls Athletic Park. You'll also find American Tobacco Campus and Brightleaf Square less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 25 per night. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have a casino?

No, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until November.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

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

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt for a fee of USD 45 per pet, per stay. A deposit of USD 45.00 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

The closest major airport to Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is 14.3 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt if that's in your vacation plans.

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Josie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

SHANIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Unscripted Durham for one night while in town for the Chris Brown concert. Overall, it was a clean, comfortable and simple stay. The location is definitely a plus. It’s within walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops, which made it really convenient. Parking is $25 per night, but you do get unlimited in-and-out access, so that was nice. The room itself was pretty basic but did exactly what it needed to do for a short stay. Nothing overly fancy, but comfortable and clean. Would I stay here again? Yes, especially for a quick trip or concert weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Princess

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty basic Motel level property

As long as you don't expect anything more than what you would find at a mid-range motel-it's fine. Very basic rooms, somewhat noisy, nothing to write home about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All the charm of a mid-level motel

Unfortunately the choice of hotels in Durham is pretty terrible. The Unscripted is basically at the level of a mid-range motel. Very basic and uninspiring. As long as all you are looking for is just a clean motel room-it's fine. If you want something more luxurious (as we did) then it's a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kay

Traveled with group
When we arrived, we were told one of the rooms we booked was not available and they have no backups available for us because they well oversold. I had a reservation for 2 rooms, both with 2 queens to accommodate 7 guests but they had nothing else available except for a single queen- accessibility room and they might be able to add a cot but it would be against fire code. We opted for the full refund. I don’t think I will be booking through Expedia or Hyatt again anytime soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Eliot

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location, but the hotel's age is showing. Renovations are needed to eliminate dampness and odor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool hotel, great thai restaurant around the corner. I wouldn't waste my time to visit Durham unless I had to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nnaemeka

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxanne, Winston-Salem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very poor service and amenities. Plus too “modern” without comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room (201) was comfortable, clean and had nice natural lighting. The spacious bathroom and products were much appreciated. The hotel lobby could use a refresh as it didn’t match the light and brightness of the room. The garage could use a serious power wash and a repaint but it was explained to us that the garage was a separate operator from the hotel. The hotel’s central location can’t be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for walking to downtown shows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Very cool atmosphere. We were there for an art event and it was loud in the area. If you are looking for a quiet stay - this is not it. But if you are looking for a fun, upbeat atmosphere - book it now!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice receptionist staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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