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502 Elf St, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705

University Inn Duke - A boutique Durham hotel across from Duke University Medical Center with free shuttle service

Located one block from Regional VA Hospital, this medical district Durham hotel serves guests with 48 rooms across from Duke University Medical Center. University Inn Duke provides complimentary shuttle service within a 3-mile radius Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 9 PM. Each guestroom features a 32-inch flat-screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, and heating. Suites offer 42-inch TVs, wet bars, dining areas, and separate living spaces with recliners. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk and guest laundry facilities. Free WiFi extends throughout public areas and rooms. One parking pass per room is provided at no cost. Key attractions within 1 mile include Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Cameron Indoor Stadium, and Duke Lemur Center. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 18.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Free shuttle service covers Duke Hospital, University, and a 3-mile radius

Walking distance to Duke Clinics, Eye Clinic, Cancer Center, and Chapel

Each room includes both a microwave and refrigerator

Smoke-free property with complimentary parking

Cons

Shuttle service operates only Monday through Friday

Airport is 18.5 miles away

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals
King Room
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2 persons
370 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Queen Room Two Queen Beds
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4 persons
370 m² 
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2 King Size Beds
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Queen Suite
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4 persons
472 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Durham 3.8 km
Airports
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 26.6 km
Danville Regional (DAN) 89.0 km

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Lift

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

502 Elf St, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705
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502 Elf St, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705
Nearby
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Hungry Leaf
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Itaewon Grill
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Baskin-Robbins
1.0 km
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Smashburger
990 m
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Firehouse Subs
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