Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3-star hotel Great 202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC, 27701
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

About Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Located in Durham, NC, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy the onsite bar. The American Tobacco Campus is a 5 minutes' drive from the property. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. Private parking is available on site. Complimentary coffee is provided. Duke University is 2.9 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 11 mi from Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 1010 reviews

The hotel is generally well-liked for its unique, retro design, friendly staff, and great location in downtown Durham. However, several guests have complained about the lack of windows in some rooms, noise from the pool area and surrounding downtown, and expensive parking.

What guests liked
  • Unique, retro design
  • Friendly staff
What could be better
  • Lack of windows in some rooms
  • Expensive parking
  • Abigail Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    We were able to go downstairs and checkout. I booked through Expedia so we will see how well the refund goes through.

  • Nicole Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good location , was in town for a convention & the pool was nice .

  • Christine Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    -

  • Sharrell Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Gregory Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Interesting third floor pool area. Well maintained. Poolside rooms on 3 and 4th floor rooms overlooking the pool.

  • Moira Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Stacy Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Proximity to DPAC, lots of restaurants within walking distance

  • Buell Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    The pillows The food options and price.

  • May Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • DONICE Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The location was really great. The room was nice. These were the things that weren't the greatest for me. My room was right by where the housekeeping staff keeps their supplies, so I heard all movement back and forth whenever they were in and out. I was right by the pool also and music played very loudly until at least 9:30. I'm almost positive it was later, but it was also a Sunday. Apparently the hotel is near a train station or train tracks, so that was also really loud. So, nice enough place but those things were just kind of a lot.

  • Megan Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the pool and the parking garage

  • Michelle Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Location to DPAC, pool Everything was great!

  • Tammy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We cant wait for our next visit.

  • Uros Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Nice, clean hotel in downtown Durham. Also really I appreciated the hotel team’s responsiveness and professionalism after an unexpected billing issue came up. They looked into it quickly, resolved the problem, and issued the refund without hassle, which was not the case in similar situations that I had before at other places. Thank you! Nah, all was good

  • B Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Roaches in room

  • David Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Brittany May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel was clean, well-maintained, and had a great atmosphere. My room was spotless, comfortable, and exactly what I was looking for. Overall, the experience exceeded my expectations. My only suggestion for improvement would be clearer communication regarding the parking situation. The signage could be a bit more straightforward, as I ended up paying $25 for parking when I was only using the lot for a short period of time. Other than that, everything was fantastic. I truly enjoyed my stay and would absolutely stay here again. Thank you to the entire team for making my visit such a positive experience!

  • Ryan May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Decent hotel & room, it’s obviously an older hotel that has had some renovations. Cleanliness was decent, not amazing. Biggest complaints are that you’ll need to expect to pay $25/day to park in their garage, no free breakfast, nothing free and charged a “destination fee” of $15 for the one night we stayed. You get what you picked.. boutique downtown city hotel and expect those prices with little complimentary amenities.

  • Jordan May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Awesome vibe and super close to everything. Clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and kind. Loved the gym facilities and the pool was super fun. The lobby was basically just a bar. Very cramped. Also the kitchen was closed the day we were there which was disappointing.

  • Jordan May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Awesome vibe and super close to everything. Clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and kind. Loved the gym facilities and the pool was super fun. The lobby was basically just a bar. Very cramped. Also the kitchen was closed the day we were there which was disappointing.

  • Isabelle May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Jill May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Zoe May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The location and vibe of this property were excellent. Centrally located within walking distance to bars, restaurants, DPAC etc. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

  • Zoe May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The location and vibe of this property were excellent. Centrally located within walking distance to bars, restaurants, DPAC etc. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

  • Bryant May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Laurene May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Linda May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Just okay

  • Nathaniel May 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Good location, comfortable bed Humid rooms, every room opens up at the pool area which makes it loud, coffee machine was very dusty, super pricey for what it is

  • Nathaniel May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Good location, comfortable bed Humid rooms, every room opens up at the pool area which makes it loud, coffee machine was very dusty, super pricey for what it is

  • Charles May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice hotel and very clean

  • James May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • Atilano May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    All went well

  • Karen May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, staff and location was great. Didn't like that I had to pay $25 to park each night.

  • Sharon May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No breakfast menu in room. Microwave would be helpful

  • Jeffrey May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Location was perfect for an out of town event at DPAC. Walking distance to many shops downtown. What bothered is is HOW LOUD the doors are when closing. Consider sod-closing hinges to control noise.

  • Mary May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Parking was in a garage. Easy to find a space.

  • Allan May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Breakfast was pretty bad, took a very long time . Many items on the menu were not available. The lobby was pretty shabby.

  • David Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast was free but was poor and from provided options most were not available. Was better to go out for breakfast. Had a huge bar, but was closed both days.

  • Samuel Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The room was absolutely tiny. Charged $100 incidental fee, then charged me $85 when I left. Can’t get an answer from anyone.

  • Benjamin Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy parking and good location for restaurants

  • Susan Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Showers are configured strangely so you can’t avoid completely flooding the bathroom floor… and lighting in the room was also sparse. Good location though and the staff was attentive.

  • Henry Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was comfortable and had air conditioning. Halls and walkways were free of debris.

  • Phoebe Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    My room had no windows, which was offputing

  • Caitlin Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect central spot, would be great on summer because of the pool.

  • Sarah Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The location and staff were fantastic. I feel the nightly price was way too high for the very basic amenities and not extremely clean room. There is a $14.99 daily fee that they don’t tell you about unless you scan the QR code that is behind the keys in the envelope they give you at check in. It explains that the fee covers bottled water, coffee service, pool, as well as some discounts at area businesses. But, our room had no waters, the pool looked nice but it’s off season, the coffee is available in the lobby but they don’t tell out that. I did ask about it, especially no water in the room and they waived the fee. But it’s something to be mindful of. Additionally, the AC is on some kind of timer, we lowered it so the room would be cool when we got back from being out, I woke up in the middle of the night sweating to the setting being at 85*. I lowered it again to 68* and when we woke up in the morning it was at 75*. When I first learned of unscripted, I was excited, seemed like a very cool spot, with kitschy vibes but they missed the mark or dropped their standards since opening.

  • apryl Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had kids with us and the place was great

  • Scott Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Pool was closed. Was not aware of that

  • LauraAndress Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Unscripted is a unique property in a good location. The room was quite small and had no windows. However it was clean and interesting in design.

  • Nydia Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Doors had holes at the bottom that allowed the light to come in and probably critters (I didn’t see any). The outdoor deck was nice and sunny.

  • Kelley Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very close to the Durham Convention Center which is where our event was. Convenient to restaurants and shops. Quiet despite being amid the busiest part of downtown.

  • Donald Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Clean, quiet room with comfortable bed. Very good location to shops and Carolina Theater. Multiple up charges were a shocker, especially the $25 parking fee when staying there.

  • Tanya Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    I was not able to speak to a person when we left this morning, as the desk was unattended. 1) malfunctioning fire alarm caused evacuation Saturday. No big deal, things happen. We left and met friends for lunch. However nothing was communicated to us on our return about the cause/result. 2) warning posters on the entrances that the fire system was not working properly - on which something was meant to be circled, but wasn’t. Again, no communication from staff. Our rest Saturday evening was very uneasy. 3) another fire alarm Sunday at 8:30 am. This one was cut off abruptly, so we didn’t evacuate. However, we were not planning to be awake that early and were unable to relax. 4) We were told it was $25/day for parking at check in, which should have been communicated sooner. But whatever. It is what it is. However, there was a street festival on Saturday that made it impossible for me to return to the parking garage. So I parked three blocks away on the street, despite paying for hotel parking. 5) the breakfast choices offered in the studio were overpriced for what they were offering. We ordered delivery from Panera instead, and for the same $25 it would have cost for two breakfasts at the studio we had two breakfasts, drinks, delivery fee, and tip. 6) posters everywhere indicated entertainment Friday and Saturday night. We saw none of it. The room was comfortable; we loved the walkable area. But there are other choices nearby.

  • Asia Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location downtown with easy access to most of the city and amazing restaurants. Clean and quiet. Staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful

  • Christy Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved how centrally located this hotel is, loved acted to the parking garage without having to take an elevator, loved it in general. Thanks!

  • Tamara Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    issues with the tv 2 of the 3 days; bar staff was not pleasant and very unaccommodating. had to request more towels as there were only 2 in the room. the mini split was very hard to keep at a moderate temp, either too cold or too hot. was not pleased with the property. i felt for a hyatt it was not up to expectations

  • Madeline Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, central location to everything, great decor! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

  • Donald Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff, clean room and convenient location

  • Sean Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Friendly staff

  • Stephen Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Always a nice place to stay in Durham

  • Clifford Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean. The mattress was too soft and the pillows were too large, this gave us neck issues. There was no Microwave.

  • Vonshinta Feb 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    This hotel kept my deposit and also charge me for breakfast that was supposed to be free. I have my receipts

  • Vonshinta Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    They charge my room for breakfast and it said free breakfast on booking.

  • Dane Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Its a very quirky hotel. The interior room is tiny and didn't have a window. So I got upsold a room with a window it was still small but its only accessed via outdoor walkway which stinks when it is only 20 degrees outside. Checkin also took forever since their card reader wasn't working. Last there's a loud train at midnight and dumpster pickup at 4a.

  • Phillip Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place

  • Dean Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fun

  • Elizabeth Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Super comfortable beds. Great staff and parking.

  • Brennan Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Windowless room. Weird.

  • William Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice clean room, beautiful view over the pool and city center, staff was friendly, and it was centrally located to plenty of good restaurants, shopping, and the Carolina Theatre. Will definitely stay again!

  • Inga Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Staff was great. But no hot water on my second day, also the room was damp because of the ventilation. Not enough towels either.

  • Paul Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Great location and cool building from the outside, but inside it feels cold and deserted. Room is the antithesis of cozy- high ceilings and poor lighting. Also hard to adjust temperature. Would not stay there again.

  • Kristine Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was absolutely wonderful .. front desk young man upon arrival was very very helpful! He is a great person and deserves to be recognized as a wonderful lead for customer service and I’m so sorry I can’t remember his name but he was absolutely lovely

  • David Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy parking though if you have a large SUV, it might be a tight fit. Great location to several eating options and DPAC. Quirky motel style hotel. We stayed on the pool floor and it was Igloo season and music was playing. Staff was friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable as were the pillows, we slept well. We’d definitely stay there again.

  • Jeffery Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was great. Everything was in walking distance. I didn’t have to move my car.

  • Andrew Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love the location of the hotel, and the availability of parking and walkable amenities

  • Ben Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The door lock was broken and they issued us a new room. They also upgraded us for free because of availability. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • Paul Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We stay here at least annually and always will.

  • Elizabeth Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Location is great, right in the middle of downtown. The rooftop bar with "igloos" is great. Very nice staff.

  • Kimberly Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Pleasant staff but not overly friendly. Room was spacious and clean. Pool area was cute. Hate paying to park but expected expense as we were downtown. Great location / lots of walkable fun things to do and see.

  • Craig Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Our room was extremely small, much smaller than the other three rooms people in our group had but it was adequate. It could have been cleaner, there was still trash on the floor from the previous guests but overall it was comfortable. Love the location, lots of things within walking distance

  • Gary Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    While the staff didn’t create the problem, their excuses did! Came to property @ 2:40. Front desk, which was (1) person with a laptop😂 Was told check-in was not until 3:00. Came back @ 3:10 and there were an abundance of people in line. At that time the only excuse was that they had a busy day before & the rooms were still being cleaned. I was 4th that was finally checked in, which was at 4:30. The apparent reason for the delay was that the employees that performed the room cleaning were not @ work as US Border Control had been in the Raleigh/Durham area. Tell the truth and not give BS excuses... no one there to clean the rooms! Guests were given a free pass for breakfast the next morning. Came the next morning and there was (1) person in breakfast area working and (3) others guests in the area. Stood @ counter and FINALLY the manager of the hotel came and took our order. We were given our drinks and we proceeded to a table. After 30 minutes I asked where was our food. Deer in headlights response…you ordered what? Explained and after another 10 minutes later received our food which was (2) breakfast sandwiches. Before leaving asked for final bill as I had checked out before breakfast. The breakfast was charged to my bill. Told the front desk that it should have been at no charge & charges were taken off. Cool place, but staff…NOT!

  • Nevil Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Plenty of people grouped regularly in the lobby at 5 pm waiting for a 3pm check in Watch out for additional “resort” and “destination” fees on check out

  • Terry Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Wait,wait, wait for everything

  • isaiah Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice

  • Claudine Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The hotel has a really unconventional setup, rooms either don't have windows, or halfwalls with the door (very much like motels) and its quite noise so your options are not really great.

  • Lisa Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Great location and lots of restaurants and activities nearby. However, I had booked a king room a couple of months ago, but when we checked in, I was told they were sold out and so they offered a queen room with no other options. We still had to pay $25 for parking and he offered a drink to make up for it. Then, there was only a partial roll of toilet paper in the room and didn’t realize this until settled in and refrigerator wasn’t plugged in so we had to plug it in and wait for it to cool but had cold drinks we needed to put in it. We could have called and had them deal with it and bring more supplies, but when you are paying over$300/night you expect the room to be ready and functional.

  • Janice Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was nice, room was large and very clean, location was excellent

  • christopher Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The rooms were ok. Nothing great. The outside of the rooms really looks run down. The staff was not very helpful. They gave us a list of restaurants in the area on the day we left. There is no breakfast at all. One coffee pot. So no decafee coffee. No juice. No nothing. Holiday in. Is a better hotel. I would stay at any hotel besides this one.

  • Robert Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location for attending shows at Carolina Theater. Safe area with lots of dining/drinking options.

  • ebony Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty linen. I had to move rooms. Very unfortunate.

  • Craig Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great Spot

  • Elgin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Just not Happy with this Motel … all room doors are on the outside of the room … we have been locked out 3 times … leaving us stuck out side in the cold Becky’s the room key dose not work … this has been a nightmare

  • Samantha Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Central location is great but if you are worried about noise this isn’t the place to stay.

  • SHANIKA Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • mark Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    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.

  • mark Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    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.

  • Kay Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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

  • Kathleen Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Great staff and location, but the hotel's age is showing. Renovations are needed to eliminate dampness and odor.

  • Tim Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Cool hotel, great thai restaurant around the corner. I wouldn't waste my time to visit Durham unless I had to go.

  • Roxanne Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Very poor service and amenities. Plus too “modern” without comfort.

  • Glenn Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • William Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great for walking to downtown shows.

  • Jen Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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!!

  • Dean Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice receptionist staff

  • Catherine Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Joseph Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    They asked if I wanted my room serviced. I have never had any hotel ask this

  • Jasmine Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I enjoyed my stay, rooms were clean , property is well kept but it’s definitely a remodeled motel with good decor.

  • Frank Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great visit..the downstairs bar and restaurant and bar was either not open or nobody went there, but this is a fun place

  • Tom Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I am super proud man made you feel happy to be there

  • Dave Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    They said breakfast included it was for one person two check in. The girls in the front were very nice

  • Jean Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property has lots of amenities, including yoga, room service and a poolside bar. The only downside to this is that there was a dj at the pool during the afternoon, and it was so loud that, even with our door closed and pillows over our heads, we couldn't block out the sound. However, it did make for a very communal atmosphere.

  • Seondong Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always love to come back to this hotel.

  • Thomas Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Was walkable to Bulls stadium. Bed was very comfortable. Liked the retro theme of hotel . Staff was very helpful.

  • Jeremy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great customer service from front desk staffs

  • Melanie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were very professional and courteous !

  • Jeneva Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was awesome & room very clean.

  • Zachary Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Fun little hotel. Geared more towards adults. Lobby turned into a night club. Pool area nice but trying to hard to be resort with a pool area that small. I liked the views, location, and style of hotel. Would stay again.

  • Ryan Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    In a fantastic location, unbeatable if you’re in Durham. Driving distance from major attractions. Parking was easy. Pool is fantastic, was fun to head to it any time and was open late. Very friendly bartenders at the pool! Drinks were great, food looked good didn’t have any. I will say it was pretty hard to get the VIP breakfast tickets, but once we got it, not too bad a of a deal especially if you’d be traveling solo. Room was roomy and clean, had a slight smell of sulfur??? Nice and quiet though, even with the hotel parties and pool right by the room.

  • Allen Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great spot to stay if you’re going to a show at the Carolina Theater or DPAC. Both of the night time bartenders were great. We also really enjoyed the DJ.

  • Jamie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk staff were the best!

  • catherine Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    an hour I was checked in.

  • Jodie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Terrific location, beautiful pool area, and very friendly staff!

  • Thomas Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    ll. Very unlikely to stay there again.

  • Jessica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Great staff! EVERYTHING else was horrible. We get to our room, fully unpack, AC isn't blowing cold and I step in a large gross wet spot on the carpet. We asked for additional towels to lay down and for maintenance to come look at the AC that was obviously leaking. We were told the AC would have to be removed from the wall bc the drain was blocked. Things happen, I'm just frustrated that we had to repack to move rooms. Thomas brought us our keys personally and moved us to a room very close on the same floor. Great! The air worked perfectly!! However.... the toilet would not flush half the time. We had to take the tank lid off countless times to add water to get it to flush. By this point we are over it, we were staying two nights and I was so tired of complaining, so we just made it work. My biggest complaint comes to the pool "bar/restaurant" that was advertised prior to booking... that's a joke. This hotel showed images of beautiful drinks and plates of food out by a sunny pool! THIS was the entire reason I booked this hotel in the first place. Such false advertisement that I'm still mad I wasted my money. The pool bar doesn't even open until the sun goes down... By this point we were officially OVER THIS HOTEL!!!! Only reason I'm even giving the place one star is bc of the AMAZING staff you have that had to work way too hard trying to make things right. They deserve a raise.

  • Sean Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The staff was super friendly, but we were not happy with our room. It was very damp throughout our stay and our shower was not cleaned at all. There were numerous long dark brown hairs on the wall. It also seemed weird that there was only one desk chair and no other seating in the room. Lastly, though not that important, the bar does not have a cocktail menu.

  • Bethany Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice.

  • Bridget Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super helpful staff,

  • Charles Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Air conditioning was not working. Reported to desk, when we went out. Returned at bedtime, still not working. Was not offered another room . At checkout, I inquired about a discount or refund. Was offered points towards a future stay. Won't be a future stay.

  • Maria Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property was convenient to DPAC. Surprised to be charge Destination Fees and Parking. These charges should be disclosed.

  • J. Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was very comfortable and clean.

  • Raquel May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location.

  • Genevieve May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Will definitely stay again on another trip to Durham.

  • Kim May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It’s okay. Kind of reminds of an old beach motel. The pool was extremely dirty but it was windy as all get out that day. Rooms were fine. Staff was excellent and extremely helpful.

  • paul May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff are amazing ... best place to stay in durham ... 5 stars all round

  • Alexis May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Unscripted Durham is a hotel I see often when I come to town and have always wanted to stay here. It did not disappoint!!! My boyfriend and I traveled from Philadelphia and the room was just what we needed after our long drive. Our clean, comfortable, spacious room overlooked the Bull downtown and pool area. The staff were very friendly and knowledgable and we felt right at home away from home.

  • jamir May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was honestly a great stay nice bed. Nice TV nice area. One thing I didn’t like is why does the shower not have a door? I didn’t get that part water all over the floor everywhere but other than that pretty dope spot.

  • Debra May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The positives were amazing location downtown and really comfortable bed. Just disappointing service and amenities for the price. Staff were helpful and pleasant every time we approached them but eventually we just accepted were not getting any requests fulfilled so didn’t spend much time in room

  • Robert May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Expected more for what we paid. They had an overpriced breakfast.

  • Natalie May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Will not be returning

  • brian May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    VIP included breakfast which was very limited but coffee plentiful, and the host for breakfast was delightful. They stored my luggage for a few hours, it felt safe and the receptionist was very helpful and accommodating!

  • Katrina Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Well first room I was given was not clean so I was placed in another room. I was satisfied with that and the staff was apologetic and accommodating. Thank you for trying to redeem yourself. I appreciate that.

  • Sarah Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very friendly staff and very convenient to DPAC. Will definitely stay again!

  • LAURA Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The Friday and Saturday service desk reps were great. However, the room air conditioner and room telephone didn't work despite the maintenance person's attempt to fix them, TV apps like Netflix didn't work because the internet service was poor, so I had to walk down to the front desk, and there was no soap in the shower dispenser. Plus, I tried to use a food voucher on Saturday at 9:30 am, but they ran out of the sandwiches I wanted and didn't offer a reasonable substitute or compensation.

  • Robert Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Unscripted is centrally located in downtown Durham - a big plus if you're in the mood to walk the city. We enjoyed our stay but do not expect a very updated hotel with modern amenities. The real letdowns that will likely make this our first and last stay was the surprise $15.00 per day 'Destination Fee' (which was not mentioned or made clear on Hotels.com), and no clear mention of breakfast availability for us. But hey, at least the $25.00 per day parking fee is mentioned up front. Luckily, many restaurants are within walking distance, and we enjoyed some really good food & beverages.

  • L Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    We visited your hotel in January and had a very positive stay. So positive that we invited our friends to join us for this most recent stay. We waited in line quite a while to check in. Once checked in the Receptionist had very little knowledge of charges he was applying and seemed very confused. We checked in ok. Our friends were told, with a confirmed room, that there was no room for them and the hotel had upgraded them but they would have to pay for the upgrade. When our friends said that did not make sense, they were then told that there was no room for them! We had 5:00pm dinner reservations, prior to a play, and, because of this, we missed our dinner reservation as the Receptionist could not seem to figure out what to do for them and said that all management was in a meeting. Our friends ended up changing for the evening in the lobby restroom. FINALLY at 5:30pm we pressured the Receptionist to get someone in management, which finally happened. They did give our friends a room and we were on our way. This was very embarrassing for us as we had spoken so highly of your hotel and felt that the attention by the Receptionist, and management, was poor. This left a very bad impression on all of us. Our friends, staying at the same hotel, same dates, are Kathy Mulrenan. I feel that we both deserve some sort of compensation for this debacle in the form of a compensated room or reimbursement for our stay last night.

  • Gary Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Modest property, very polite but inefficient and confused staff.

  • Tyra Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I really like the pool in the view in this hotel is very convenient if you wanna walk around the city.

  • Evangeline Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Worth $500 for one night? No.

  • Jennifer Feb 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This hotel is in a great location. Lots of good restaurants, the convention center, Carolina Theater and Durham Bulls are just a few blocks away. The room was clean and comfortable. However, late night a couple tried to get into our room and kept trying over the course of several minutes and my husband yelling that we were in the room and they had the wrong room. In the morning, a staff member snaked a cable under our door to unlatch it while we were getting dressed. We told the front desk about both of these incidents but got a very mild response. When I received the bill, it was for a different room number than the one we were given keys to. Nice hotel and location- management could improve.

  • Thomas Feb 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    There is nothing to like about the property. It is basically three floors of rooms along three floors of a parking garage. The only bar or food service is outside. Very hard to believe Hyatt has its name on it. It was central Durham, thus a good location to get around to DPac, Campus, etc. But rooms were small service was zero. Asked for soap for the shower. Never got it. Asked for a hard copy reciept. Wouldn't print one. YUCK

  • Shawn Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Zaire(front desk) and Will(bartender) gave superior customer service. From check-in to checkout we felt extremely cared for particularly by these two employees.

  • Eric Feb 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The hotel did not offer anything and is empty. Also there is no bar or restaurant or breakfast as described. None of the promised amenities are opened.

  • Kadeza Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Its A Vibe!

  • Martha Feb 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    When we arrived at 4, check-in time, the lobby was full of families waiting for their rooms. There was nobody at checkin and we had to wait ten minutes to even hear our room (and clearly very many rooms) were not ready. They said it would be 20 min. We gave our number and went to have a coffee, but after an hour and fifteen they had not called (as they said they would when our room was ready), so we went back. The checking guy is again not there. We wait for 10 min. He finally shows up and he still has a long list of names and phone numbers of people who need rooms. He had a room for us—though he hadn’t called us. I guess he was just giving them to people who showed up rather than following his list. Completely ridiculous. Thus got a hotel charging $660 or something for two nights. Completely pathetic. And no housekeeping—though we hadn’t said we didn’t want it.

  • Kristine Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We will go again and look forward to it

  • Aurelio Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great, clean place. Stayed three night and didn't receive room cleaning, which was a little strange. Had to ask twice for someone to come unclog the toilet, but other than those two issues, it was a great stay.

  • Mary Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice staff! The layout of the hotel was odd, but it was very clean and met my be needs for an overnight stay. I’d stay there again.

  • Anie Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    N/a

  • Verified Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was clean but a little awkward in the fact that it seemed only half of the room had been updated. The bathroom was amazing clean, beautiful, and recently updated but the rest of the room needed some help. The closets and cabinets were broken and damaged. I was put off by having to get out of bed and walk to the wall to turn off my bedside lamp. I had to search to find the in room microwave and coffee maker, then had no where to put them to use them. I wasn't too happy that I had to pay $25/day in order to park in the garage owned by the hotel. It was nice that we were able to walk to the theatre and a couple of restaurants, but there isn't much beyond that to visit close by, we still had to drive to most places. I was mostly just disappointed by the fact it was a little on the pricier side but didn't deliver. They didn't offer breakfast and cafe in the lobby only offered minimal options for breakfast that I felt were over priced. I paid $5 for a small iced coffee, and $20 for a simple hot sandwich.

  • Linda Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The check in was quick and easy. Since they did not have the complimentary breakfast available on weekdays they gave me free parking! Great benefit - hooray to this hotel!

  • Brittani Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    In a cute area of town. It was easy to find and had some cute shops nearby.

  • Melinda Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Booked the king studio. Wasn’t the cleanest room but hotel was definitely in a good location.

  • MaryAnn Dec 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    attached to a parking deck. access to lobby very limited at check in

  • Jennifer Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Fun room. Good parking. Fun bar.

  • Mike Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Hotel has bar and restaurant. Both were closed during our stay. Don't promote it if it's not available.

  • Richard Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    This is a partying spot, plain and simple. The hotel lobby was taken over by a high-volume DJ dance party on Saturday night that lasted into the wee hours with no regard for the comfort of guests. The resort fee is ridiculous and adds no value. I was shocked that this was a Hyatt property and will not stay here again.

  • Edward Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    My wife's comment "It's as if it's a posh youth hostel..."

  • Michael Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    We stayed in room #238, a “corner” room. While the bed was fantastically comfortable, we had difficulty with the heat, and complete lack of access to Netflix. The room was very clean but not fully functional. There were windows only on one wall, so while the room may have been in a corner, there were not views out two sides, as implied. The most unfortunate aspect was the inability to close the drapes to provide darkness in the room for sleeping. There were drapes but they were floor to ceiling and could not be closed due to everything (tv, coffee maker, light) being plugged in on that wall behind the counter top. This is a simple (and fire safe) fix) to cut the drapes to just below the window ledge on that one side.

  • Aleksandr Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Bar was closed. Restaurant closed. Not much staff

  • Harvet Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location. Just a few steps from the convention center, where the conference I was in town for was hosted. Clean and comfy with retro decor that’s too cute. My room overlooked the lively pool and bar so it was a little noisy, but earplugs were provided, and I didn’t mind. The lobby had a DJ, and if I were a few years younger, I would have had a ball dancing! I will definitely stay at this venue again the next time I’m in downtown Durham.

  • Leigh Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Convenient location. Easy walking distance to DPAC. Lots of options for eating or having a drink.

  • Danny Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    First time there, quirky hotel that fit my personality.

  • Jack Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room we were given was on the pool deck and literally behind the DJ booth. So we had to hear the music late and people talking outside our door very late. The location was great but I was looking for something a bit quieter.

  • paul Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff are awesome, this is the a great hotel to stay in Durham .. and easy walking distance to DPAC ... i would highly recommend

  • Rennan Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room for business trips.

  • Cassandra Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Cons: don’t bother the staff, because the staff won’t bother 9/10

  • Alvaro Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The hotel location is great the cleanliness not so good my room had crickets. The change me room with no problem but the actitud of the guy in front desk was terrible not even a sorry or something i went down and he said I have a room next door if you at ok with these I told him look my room had crickets I can show you the pictures and said I don’t care I don’t need to se anything do you want the room next door ? I am not asking you for anything. I got upset with the actitud it was around 1 am I got in a late flight did my check inn and had dinner when back y notice something jumping in the rug.

  • Charles Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great spot!

  • Dana Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room and location for the bullpen area are good. Most things are within walking distance.

  • Abby Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved the experience! Great time, great location, awesome night life, and such comfy beds!

  • Judith Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff could not have been nicer. They accommodated our every wish. I am truly grateful and we had a wonderful stay

  • Trisha Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay!

  • Carie Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    There's no window! And the room had a terrible smell--not dirty or mildewy, but chemical-y. Gah. Awful.

  • zarriah Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Came here with my niece and brother. Great time amazing staff. Weekend are filled with activities for adults to do. Great atmosphere will stay here again.

  • Akira Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Cool rooms (albeit small for the price of the room), beautiful lobby, check in was easy. I did see a few roaches outside my room though.

  • Thomas Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    If you want a quiet place to sleep on a weekend, stay away. They have a DJ in the bar until 3 AM and the bass line was inescapable. In addition, some device was beeping in the hallway. Front desk did not answer or return my call about it. Breakfast offerings are limited. The sausage frittata was tiny and not at all tasty, but the sandwich was very good. Otherwise, everything was adequate. Service was good.

  • Mary Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We really enjoyed the vibe of this hotel. The retro yet modern look was great, and we had no idea that The Patio would be such a party! We lucked into “Salsa Sunday,” and it was really fun. Also, the location is amazing, and downtown Durham is an awesome place to explore.

  • Caprice Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great place for a multitasking Parent.

  • Sherri Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great central place to stay in Durham

  • Robert Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice hotel Mondays are off night. No Barr definitely need to come back when things are more exciting.

  • Mark Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Slight hiccup during check-in (apparently reservations via Hotels.com are hard for them to find) led to them not having the room I’d requested, so we got a nice upgrade to the BEST room right off of the pool deck. The drinks at the poolside bar were a little disappointing but that’s really the only knock

  • Roslynn Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good walkable food choices close by with delivery available and I liked the Mediterranean restaurant on site. The only negatives were I couldn’t reach anyone when calling the main number to use the options for front desk and housekeeping, just voice mail. Also, the kind gentleman at the front desk suggested when I checked in that I stay in a room NOT facing the pool, but I was with younger family and wanted a room next to them. To be fair I was given options, but the parties at night were] extremely loud. I’ll still go back, just choose a different part of the building. My family members had fun.

  • Lesley Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I was greeted with a smile! My room was clean & spacious. I enjoyed the Rooftop pool & DJ. I’ll definitely stay here again when I visit my daughter (Duke School of Medicine)

  • Chris Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Cockroaches in bedroom on bed and bathroom floors

  • Jingtong Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good location, friendly staffs

  • Verified Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They opened the roof top pool to public and had DJ playing late into eve. We were there for family trip with kids specially for the pool and were really frustrated.

  • William Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    I was not allowed in the pool area because I brought a open container from my paid for room.I had to purchase all beverages from the hotel.

Frequently asked questions about Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offer parking?
Yes, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have a fitness center?
Yes, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt located, and how walkable is the area?
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is located at 202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC 27701. With a Walk Score of 93, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • Durham Convention Center 0.1 mi

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
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