Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
About Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
Located in Durham, North Carolina, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. A transfer service is available to locations within 5 miles and free Wi-Fi is accessible. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are provided in each room at Hilton Garden Inn Durham. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV and telephone are included. A business center and fitness center are accessible to guests at the University Medical Center Hilton Garden Inn. An on-site restaurant, the Garden Grille and Bar, is available as well. American Tobacco Campus is just 2 miles from this hotel. Guests will be within 8 minutes’ drive of both Durham city center and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
The hotel is praised for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, and convenient location near Duke University Medical Center and various restaurants. However, some guests were disappointed with the breakfast service, and a few encountered issues with room comfort and cleanliness.
- Cleanliness
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Breakfast service
- Room comfort and cleanliness issues
- 5/5
Everything was wonderful
- 5/5
Great Location and very comfortable
- 5/5
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
Great place to stay.
- 5/5
Loved our stay. No complaints.
- 5/5
Hilton Garden was in the perfect location, the food was great and the staff was coutious. I would stay there again if the need arises. We were there for a hospital stay. The shuttle with Mr. Darrel was great, he was very courteous and got me where I needed to be. I had no complaints regarding the hotel, the staff or the service. Everything was very well organized and everyone was very helpful, I would stay there again if the need arises.
- 5/5
Hilton Garden was in the perfect location, the food was great and the staff was coutious. I would stay there again if the need arises. We were there for a hospital stay. The shuttle with Mr. Darrel was great, he was very courteous and got me where I needed to be. I had no complaints regarding the hotel, the staff or the service. Everything was very well organized and everyone was very helpful, I would stay there again if the need arises.
- 5/5
My hotel room was always clean and immaculate. The breakfasts were scrumptious.
- 5/5
We had a short but pleasant visit at this hotel. The premises outside and inside were well maintained. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff members were helpful and accommodating. The young African American server in the dining room at breakfast was a jewel. With his caring manner, his warmth, his excellent communication skills, and his efficiency, he made each guest feel wecome and special.
- 4.5/5
The commode seat moved every time we used the toilet. It was uncomfortable.
- 4.5/5
The commode seat moved every time we used the toilet. It was uncomfortable.
- 5/5
Clean, comfortable bed, super friendly staff, walkable to some restaurants and bars, safe area
- 5/5
Clean, comfortable bed, super friendly staff, walkable to some restaurants and bars, safe area
- 3/5
Not have French fries for oiur fish and chip dinner—waitress knew this as we ordered and came back to table what else are willing to have with this—over priced and waitress stated “ they always run out of food
- 5/5
Clean great location Nothing
- 4/5
Clean and modern throughout. Staff was always available, helpful and friendly. The only real issue, but a significant one, is that it’s adjacent to an active railroad. Multiple freight trains starting in the early morning significantly cut into sleep quality.
- 4/5
Clean and modern throughout. Staff was always available, helpful and friendly. The only real issue, but a significant one, is that it’s adjacent to an active railroad. Multiple freight trains starting in the early morning significantly cut into sleep quality.
- 5/5
Clean great location Nothing
- 4.5/5
Location and staff were great! Easily walkable to restaurants and stores. Room was very clean and well appointed Breakfast should be included and the beds need to have a softer mattress
- 4.5/5
Location and staff were great! Easily walkable to restaurants and stores. Room was very clean and well appointed Breakfast should be included and the beds need to have a softer mattress
- 5/5
Wonderful staff. Great for work travel! Lots of local restaurants within walking distance.
- 5/5
Clean room, friendly staff
- 5/5
Clean. Overall a good stay.
- 4/5
We left a cellphone at the hotel. I couldn’t believe we couldn’t pay for the hotel to ship it back to us. What a hassle it was for us to generate a FedEX label to send to the hotel and retrieve our phone. I don’t know who was more incompetent: the Hilton Garden Inn AI and staff OR the FedEX experience. I would like the four hours it took to generate the label back.
- 4/5
We left a cellphone at the hotel. I couldn’t believe we couldn’t pay for the hotel to ship it back to us. What a hassle it was for us to generate a FedEX label to send to the hotel and retrieve our phone. I don’t know who was more incompetent: the Hilton Garden Inn AI and staff OR the FedEX experience. I would like the four hours it took to generate the label back.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
I really like this hotel in Durham. It’s so quiet, clean, comfortable and with friendly staff.
- 5/5
Check-in was easy and quick. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean. Shuttle service to the university was very convenient.
- 5/5
This place is very convenient and welcoming. The easy in and out of the parking situation and the helpfulness of the staff are real positives.
- 4/5
Clean room (a bit dated), has bar, gym
- 3.5/5
My first room smelled like someone dropped a deuce in it
- 3.5/5
The rooms were nice. Very modern facility. Enjoyed the patio My first room smelled like someone dropped a deuce in it
- 5/5
Yea
- 5/5
Good location close to the Duke University with a very convenient shuttle service to nearby destinations.
- 4.5/5
No free breakfast
- 4.5/5
Very nice, good location No free breakfast
- 4/5
The staff was exceptional when a problem arose. The only complaint I have is that the pillows were terrible. Very flat
- 5/5
Clean room and friendly staff
- 5/5
Nice staff
- 5/5
Excellent staff, room always spotless! Great location to venture down to multiple restaurants, also Publix in walking distance. Most importantly.. It's quiet. We stay post op so that is a Necessity
- 4/5
The room was clean and overall nice, but the bed linens could have been better.
- 5/5
Clean room, staff was all great Amy, Darryl, James everybody . Amenities were great, always a wonderful stay.
- 5/5
Great location, easy parking, spotless
- 5/5
Great experience very clean, great reception, bar and dining. Strange pillows tho. No time for the pool sadly, but it looked very nice.
- 5/5
Awesome stay with clean room
- 5/5
Excellent shower and very comfortable bed on top of very clean and nice facilities.
- 5/5
Thank you!!! Renee’ LovellFoster
- 5/5
Everything was satisfactory
- 5/5
Just right for an overnight business trip
- 5/5
Location
- 5/5
Clean room and the check-in staff are wonderfully uplifting and nice people. The bar could be better stocked.
- 4/5
Clean rooms, nice staff. Clean hotel. Ample parking.
- 5/5
Clean and quick check in and check out. Very nice stay!
- 5/5
Thank you for making my stay pleasant!
- 5/5
Spotless rm, amazing staff. The dinner & breakfast was amazing also.
- 5/5
Excelent
- 5/5
It was a good stay. I was there for medical reasons and did not spend much time in the hotel.
- 5/5
Very good hotel option near Duke Hospital
- 5/5
Clean room, friendly staff, nice lobby.
- 5/5
Great place to stay!
- 5/5
Clean room, the staff is always great and professional. The food was great just a wonderful, joyful experience.
- 4/5
Staff was friendly and accommodating
- 5/5
Good location and professional team.
- 5/5
Very nice and everyone was pleasant and helpful 👍
- 4/5
The staff was very nice and accommodating; all pleasure! Made our stay enjoyable. The shower was old and bathroom could have been a little cleaner. One of the beds squeaked anytime you moved so at night when it was really quiet it was really annoying and uncomfortable bc felt like couldn’t move . The food was really good for breakfast and dinner. We’d stay again bc overall hotel was nice and the staff was great.
- 5/5
Comfortable stay, close to Duke.
- 4/5
Close to Duke Medical Center. Great restaurants nearby like JuJu and Parizade.
- 5/5
Very convenient hotel near Duke Medical Center. Great restaurants nearby, like Elmo’s Diner for breakfast; JuJu Asian Fusion and Parizade (Mediterranean) are outstanding options for dinner.
- 3/5
Walking distance from at least one good restaurant. Quiet area, easy parking, restaurant in the lobby which is so convenient and the food is so good. Bed is comfortable but they didn't provide a floor bath mat and the iron board cover was just fabric with absolutely no foam or cushion. smh
- 5/5
We stayed at the property for 3 nights while moving our son into an apartment before he started grad school. The location was perfect for us right near his apartment. The staff were friendly and competent. The room was clean, well appointed, and the beds were comfortable. Great shopping/restaurants all in walking distance.
- 3/5
Ok
- 5/5
Very good, ver friendly staff.
- 4/5
The hotel was conveniently located near the medical center
- 3/5
Physically, the place is dated and needs an update to justify the high price they charge. Way overpriced and offered nothing but a room. No breakfast, no water, just a high price for an overnight stay.
- 4/5
Good location and plenty of parking.
- 5/5
Very nice hotel, enjoyed our stay!
- 5/5
Clean room, great location, spacious.
- 5/5
Bed sheets had a stain, told the front desk and they quickly switched us to another room. Good experience overall.
- 4/5
The property was located conveniently for my visit to the area.
- 5/5
Simple check in and check out process. Loved the onsite bar and restaurant.
- 4/5
Hotel is located in a convenient spot near Duke and downtown Durham. Restaurants and shops are a short walk away.
- 5/5
Good hotel. Great restaurants nearby.
- 4/5
Good option if needing to stay near Duke Medical Center
- 5/5
Whether business or personal Hilton Garden Inn is a wonderful choice no matter what city you are in. This is my go to safe choice for travel. Keep up the great work!!!
- 5/5
Breakfast was very good and the staff was great. Bathroom was very good
- 3/5
Decent enough. Nice staff for the most part. Non-smoking room smelled like smoke and not particularly impressive. Ok for one night.
- 5/5
I would definitely stay at the Hilton Garden Inn when visiting Duke University! The staff was kind, our room was upgraded to a suite, breakfast was yummy and there were dining places nearby. We were happily surprised that they offered free shuttle within a 5 mile radius and we did not bring a car!
- 5/5
Nice place, did have a little noise from train across road if facing that way.
- 4/5
Very convenient to Duke University. Friendly staff.
- 5/5
Hotel is located near duke university and many restaurants.
- 4/5
Really nice hotel. Only major concern was a lack of active fan ventilation in the bathroom.
- 5/5
Good check-in and hotel. Very close to groceries and restaurants.
- 4/5
The accessible room had an extremely heavy main door with tight tension and difficult to open. The shower was a standard shower, not accessible via wheelchair. The room was tight and would never meet accessibility standards. That said, I’ve stayed here many times. The rooms are dated but clean. I’ve stayed inna proper accessible room here and it was great…just not sure what happened this time around. Breakfast is good, but omelettes have changed from 13 dollars to 19 dollars. Yikes. Excellent dining options nearby, like Parizade, Juju, and Del Toro. Expensive but all are exceedingly great choices.
- 5/5
Staying overnight for a concert. Nice rooms. Only two issues one that I encounter hat most Hilton hotels is the pillows are HORRIBLE. The other was the tubs are slick. Otherwise they were very nice rooms.
- 5/5
Good quality hotel. Nice rooms, good check-in.
- 5/5
It suited us for a quick check in after a family event
- 4/5
Last minute booking for weather delay. Overall, the room was nice, on the older side. I had dinner and a drink from the bar and service was great. They were slammed but still hospitable.
- 5/5
Perfect location for a weekend visit to Duke!
- 5/5
Excellent hotel. Easily accessible to Duke, and down the street from Whole Foods and other stores if you need to shop! Friendly staff, and nice little outdoor seating and indoor bar/restaurant. Overall great hotel.
- 5/5
Nice
- 5/5
Great experience! The elevators and doors looked a bit worn and some of the furniture is a bit tired but would totally stay again!!
- 5/5
Only thing that should have been better was self check-in. I was able to use the app to check-in, but I still need to stop at the front desk upon arrival before my digital key was issued to me.
- 5/5
Hotel front staff were very informative of restaurants in the area. They gave us walking directions to a nearby restaurant after a long day of driving.
- 5/5
Great option near Duke University Medical Center.
- 5/5
It was my second time visiting this place! I will come back again next time. Everyone was nice! Thank you.
- 1/5
We stay the night of the 24th. Our car was broken into during the night. The staff made no effort to notify us. The next morning when i found my car and came in to tell the staff they said, "oh yours was ONE OF 3 broken into last night." We did not see the park at own risks at night when we arrived. There are also no cameras to help in cases like this.
- 5/5
Just above and beyond in terms of service. Delightful food. Could not ask for friendlier people. Huge room, very clean…
- 5/5
Love it will be back again
- 4/5
Easy to get to 40 Duke center Circle for doctors appointments.
- 5/5
The nicest man checked me in!
- 5/5
Perfect for all our needs
- 3/5
No sound insulation at all
- 2/5
Reserved a king on Nov 24 and when i arrived on 12/12 they gave me a queen. When I questioned the desk, i was told that nothing could be done as they were sold out
- 3/5
Breakfast was far too expensive.
- 5/5
Free parking onsite. Very close to Duke Medical Center. Staff is very welcoming. Property is clean and well maintained.
- 5/5
Great hotel
- 4/5
Convenient.
- 5/5
Near great dining options like Parizade and Toro. Excellent breakfast.
- 5/5
Location!
- 5/5
Good location
- 5/5
Really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton. Rooms were well appointed with coffee machine, microwave and refrigerator. The room was a good size and clean. I would stay there again.
- 5/5
Very friendly!
- 5/5
Excellent hotel and staff!
- 3/5
Shortage of staff in dining room which resulted at breakfast of tables being left dirty with dirty crockery and food left on them. Only one waitress who was excellent but could not cope
- 5/5
The room was well maintained and the breakfast and staff at the breakfast were wonderful
- 5/5
Very pleasant stay.
- 5/5
I loved the location of this hotel. A few restaurants within walking distance. Clean and friendly staff.
- 5/5
The staff was fabulous!
- 4/5
Clean and safe
- 5/5
It was a very pleasant stay.
- 5/5
The hotel is well taken care of. The staff is friendly and informative. The only this I didn't care for, was how firm the mattress was. But that's a person preference, not a complaint.
- 5/5
Nice, comfortable stay right off Duke University’s campus. Perfect!
- 4/5
Decent stay when visiting colleges. Do need a vehicle to visit Duke or UNC, Chapel Hill. It is adjoining residential complex and also coffee, food and dining options are in half mile perimeter.
- 5/5
Courteous staff
- 4/5
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- 4/5
It was advertised a Jacuzzi pool. But wasn't one in there.
- 5/5
Good location. Great dining options nearby, like Parizade. Hotel is nice, rooms are a bit outdated but clean. Easy parking.
- 5/5
Friendly and accommodating staff & convenient location.
- 5/5
Bartender, Zylvia, top notch.
- 5/5
Clean. Quiet, convenient to Duke University Hospital. Unfortunately the shuttle was unavailable during my stay. The restaurant staff was great and the food was very good. Would recommend
- 5/5
Only thing I wish they had was free breakfast.
- 5/5
clein and quitte
- 4/5
Perfect location nice and clean staff was great
- 5/5
The first thing I noticed while checking in was how pleasant the staff was. I even recieved a welcome text shortly after to check in with us. It's really nice and located.
- 5/5
This hotel has the friendliest and overall happiest staff I have ever had the pleasure to stay with while traveling. From front desk to maintenance staff, the extra effort put into being welcoming to guests is appreciated!
- 5/5
The hotel staff was lovely, the room was clean, and the location was near East Campus and downtown Durham. Very nice!
- 5/5
Great Staff. Friendly. Nice,quiet atmosphere.
- 5/5
Conveniently located to restaurants and shopping
- 5/5
We always stay here when I have an appointment at Duke Hospital. Excellent location near downtown and adjacent to Durham's famous 9th Street shops and restaurants. Highly recommend for its comfort, cleanliness, and good in-house bar and restaurant.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Updated and clean.
- 5/5
The hotel was very clean and staff were friendly.. the cleaning staff even found my AirPods and immediately called me after we checked out before we got too far from the hotel! Would stay there again!
- 5/5
Very clean. Would stay there again! Check in was a breeze and the staff was very nice.
- 5/5
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, great location! Cannot say enough nice things about the staff- they are happy and really make guests feel welcome!
- 5/5
Great property at Duke University Medical. Nice, spacious rooms. Very clean. Staff was very nice. Amazing restaurants within walking distance.
- 5/5
Great service
- 5/5
Always enjoy staying here!
- 4/5
Nice stay. Comfortable but small room. Pool also small but clean.
- 5/5
Comfortable. Lobby amenities.
- 4/5
Property needs updated
- 5/5
What didn't I like? the mattress in my room needs an upgrade and the little kitchenette area need a sink, I had to use the sink in the bathroom for cleaning my personal cup that I travel with.
- 5/5
Super clean. Very nice hotel
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What's nearby
- Durham Convention Center 1.4 mi