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Courtyard by Marriott Durham Duke University/Downtown

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1815 Front Street, Durham, NC 27705
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Courtyard by Marriott Durham Duke University/Downtown
Ranked #26 of 66 hotels in Durham
3.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
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Apopka, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Stayed here while college touring. Checked-in in the middle of the night. Had requested extra towels and they had not given us more. The towels are so old and thin you need 3 to dry off after your shower. The hotel lobby is nice and newly updated and the staff were friendly. There is a big difference from one courtyard... More

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Tybee Island, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012 via mobile

Newly remodeling the lobby, the place is great. Fire pit outside near pool lit at dark with great chairs! Nice rooms, great tech in lobby, and a nostril in the place. They also have a medical discount for those with appt. At Duke hospital.

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Much needed renovation and this hotel is awesome. Restaurant is a great added benefit with quick friendly service.

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Fairfax Station, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I spent three weeks (on three occasions) at this hotel. The hotel is okay, but the construction was getting old. Then, on the last trip the hotel had opened but there are opening pains. On all trips the housekeeping service was erratic. One night I received no service, and one night it was sloppy. I reported it but the front... More

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Carlsbad, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

The staff was friendly; the hotel was your average Fairfield inn. The only minor issue is the bartender not using common sense. I had my I.D. in my room and she would not serve me without it, that’s fine if it’s their policy however they will lose business. The man next to me was 62 and she made him go... More

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Hotel was under construction for remodeling the lobby. Staff was unorganized and ill prepared for the situation. Staff was late arriving in the morning. Lobby coffee was 1.5 hours late and breakfast was 30 min. late. They seemed to not really care about the guests.

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

I've stayed in many Courtyards, and this one is weak. The lobby is under construction, so front desk services are set up in a slipshod guest room. The workout area is abysmal with no bathroom! I had to go back up 4 floors to my room in the middle of my run! Staff was very friendly, but overall I was... More

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Oyster Bay, New York
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Stayed here on a corporate rate for work in the Durham area. Standard Courtyard, but lobby and restaurant are under renovation, so the lobby was relocated to a small room in the back. Not an ideal situation, but the room itself was fine. Did notice no refrigerator which I believe is somewhat standard now in Courtyards, so that was unfortunate.... More

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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I've never written a review but thought after one night here I should. Let me first start off with saying that the only reason my wife and I stayed at this Marriott was because we had a voucher for a free night stay after a terrible experience at a different courtyard in a different state about ten months earlier, if... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011 via mobile

It was clean and the staff is WONDERFUL. They run a shuttle to Duke Hospital and other locations every hour. The front desk is kind and courteous. There are a few great restaurants right across the street along with a pharmacy so you don't even need a car if you are staying there and mostly going to the hospital.

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Address: 1815 Front Street, Durham, NC 27705
Price range (per night):* 115 AUD - 170 AUD

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