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AC Hotel Durham

3.0 star property

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a bar area, and a dining space.
A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a marble countertop, and a bar stool.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2800 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University Chapel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cameron Indoor Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are two lamps on either side of the sofa.

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are two lamps on either side of the sofa.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a TV, two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a TV, two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a TV, two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a TV, two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a TV, two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Transfer Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durham

AC Hotel Durham places you next to Duke University and a short stroll from other popular sights like Duke University Hospital. This 142-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Duke University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Wallace Wade Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

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
  • ‪Biscuitville - ‬20 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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include express check-out, a vending machine, and a banquet hall.
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
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • 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 Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel Durham on Aug 30, 2026 start from $169, including 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 Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and Ambler Tennis Stadium less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at AC Hotel Durham?

Yes, self parking is offered for USD 20 per night with in/out privileges and extended parking is available for USD 70 per week. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking 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.

What do couples enjoy most about AC Hotel Durham?

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

Are there hot tubs at AC Hotel Durham?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at AC Hotel Durham?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at AC Hotel Durham.

AC Hotel Durham Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 686 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great. Except I could hear the person above me walking back and forth.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel, clean, comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly, helpful staff, clean, upbeat lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javaris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and the staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very clean and staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. Good location. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Very noisy …bar and kitchen were closed..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about my stay was wonderful. The staff is absolutely amazing. Breakfast was pricey but good. Very convenient to Duke hospital also
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Out of in room Nespresso coffee pods throughout entire stay. Entire floor smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. Fire alarm was going off throughout evening /night. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very well located for those who need to be near Duke University Hospital. The room was very comfortable and clean. There are several restaurants nearby. Breakfast is not included, but it's available for a reasonable price. I definitely recommend it. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and well appointed rooms!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jean was so helpful in making my stay memorable and enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pet welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, wonderful breakfast, very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024