Stay at Holiday Inn Express Durham with free breakfast, WiFi, and fitness center. Close to University of New Hampshire and Durham Amtrak station. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Guests appreciate the clean and comfortable rooms along with friendly, helpful staff, while noting some minor maintenance and amenity inconsistencies. Ideal for visitors seeking straightforward accommodations near key local attractions.
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Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh) by IHG offers straightforward accommodations designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. With a 4.2 rating from over 300 reviews, the property provides essential amenities such as complimentary WiFi, a fitness center, and a hot breakfast buffet to start the day. Guest feedback highlights clean and comfortable rooms, though some note minor maintenance issues and occasional inconsistencies with breakfast service.
Situated at 2 Main St in Durham, New Hampshire, the hotel is conveniently located about a mile from the University of New Hampshire and just under a mile from the Durham Amtrak station. This central position makes it a practical choice for visitors attending university events, business meetings, or transit connections. The property also serves as a conference center and wedding venue, offering versatile spaces for various occasions.
The surroundings include family-friendly and cultural attractions such as Strawbery Banke Museum and the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, both highly rated by visitors. For those seeking seasonal entertainment, Haunted Overload is another popular nearby option. Dining and shopping areas within walking distance further enhance convenience for guests.
Travelers arriving by air can access the hotel via Boston Logan International Airport, Portland International Jetport, or Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, with driving times ranging from just under an hour to slightly more than one hour. The hotel is also LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming a diverse range of guests.
While the property is largely appreciated for its value and service, reviews sometimes mention small shortcomings such as maintenance quirks and occasional staff inconsistencies. Nonetheless, the attentive staff and practical location make Holiday Inn Express Durham a suitable option for those seeking comfortable, no-frills lodging in the area.
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It’s exactly as advertised- a great 2-star hotel. Beds are clean and comfortable, clean showers and hot water. Breakfast is good as well - everything you need to get going in the morning. A few quirks - bathroom toilet runs continuously, some trash in halls and stairways (not in the room), and some of the breakfast hot plates are “cold”…. Mmmm cold sausages. But - remember you didn’t pay for the Ritz-Carlton….
The front desk host, Angel Reardon, is amazing! I had a car full of flowers and balloons that she graciously allowed me to store in her office until check in. She went out of her way to arrange early check-in for me, which required her to switch my room. She gladly and immediately fetched coffee refills for the breakfast bar, twice! All with a smile, and wonderful customer service. Thank you Angel, you are a gem!
By far the most friendly and accommodating staff I have met at a hotel. I had the pleasure of working with Joni, she catered to all my needs and freed up a room for me before check in time. She also went out of her way to work with her sales team to get me a corporate discount. She was awesome. The room was extremely clean, comfortable and private. Local to business and restaurants. When returning for work in the future this will be the hotel I check into.
Great location, stores/restaurants in walking distance. The staff are friendly and the room was clean. Only flaw was my tv didn't work, but that could've been related to the storm.
I stayed with my Dad for a night to get out of my dorm, and it was amazing. Everyone was very nice, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Now I’m not saying that because I’m used to my dorm bed, I have a 3 inch mattress pad! It was incredibly relaxing, and the breakfast smelt amazing. If any of my family has to stay off campus again, I’ll recommend them this hotel!
I was thrilled with my stay at this location. Centrally located, close enough to beaches but without the crowds and noice. The hotel was pretty much spotless! Beds were clean and comfortable, furnishings were in good condition and spaces were well maintained. Hallways were immaculate and bathrooms were excellent. Floors were clean and felt clean -- a big deal for a mom with a toddler running around! All the staff was friendly and accommodating, had suggestions for eating, and helpful with information about the location. Breakfast was good, a few more options (whole milk) would be great but we were very happy with the pancake machine, variety of meats, breads, and of course, cinnamon buns. Thanks for making our overnight stay pleasant and comfortable!
Everything was good. My only issues were 1) the hotels.com listing was wrong about everything (check out time plus there is no pool here), and the maid was rude when I was on my way out the door at 11:03 (check out is 11:00, she didn't care that my confirmation email said 12:00). Pretty much the only hotel is Durham, though, so not horribly priced considered they effectively have a monopoly.
Clean, good wifi, coffee maker and hair dryer all working. Only negative, and cannot be chaged easily, is design of sink outside bathroom. Deal with it I know. Optty for .... lol.
This standard hotel is a 1-mile drive from the University of New Hampshire and a 0.9-mile drive from the Durham Amtrak station.
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