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Royal Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Duke University Hospital

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Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Vending machine

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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About the area

Map
3454 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC, 27705

What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Duke University Chapel - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Duke University - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Inn

Motel near Duke University
Royal Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and desk chairs

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 15 May 2025 to 31 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 June to 30 July

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Durham Hotel
Motel 6 Durham
Motel 6 Durham
Royal Inn Motel
Royal Inn Durham
Motel 6 Durham NC
Royal Inn Motel Durham

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Royal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royal Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Inn located?

Situated in Durham, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rhine Research Center Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Duke University. Durham VA Medical Center and Duke University Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 14 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shamma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wall is dirty. Roaches everywhere. Bed not comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A group of Spanish guys came on a Tuesday had loud music from 6pm-3am, drinking beers being really loud, and then trashed the areas where people walk by throwing their beer bottles and breaking glass everywhere. Besides that everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scariest night of our lives!!!!

Our first room was gross and there were hairs all over the bed. We asked for another room it was horrible also. These rooms were nasty. We stayed the night because we had been driving 5 hours and I was exhausted. I was there to see specialists at UNC medical center due to a medical problem and I had to rest. At around 11pm people started yelling and cussing, beating on doors and kicking them. I was terrified. We left the next morning and got another motel. The only good thing I can say is that management refunded our 2nd night.
The disgusting curtains
Curtains
Black mold
Lamp shade stained with who knows what!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Amenities
Nothing special to like. Just a basic motel, but no in room amenities at all. Was labelled as a non-smoking room but smelled strongly of smoke. Bed was uncomfortable and on a metal platform that made a booming sound every time I rolled over. I won't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marguerite

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty run down room!

Dirty floors, dirty bathroom, horrible smoke smell in a nonsmoking room! Glass all over the driveway area. Overpriced for a very old and torn down room with mold in it. Dead bolt sis not lock and toilets were so dirty- gross! The people were loud and obnoxious all night and the police cars showed up in the morning! Worst 130$ I ever spent in my life!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Lloyd R

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

CHING YIN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jamar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was horrible. Kept having to get a new key. The workers were disrespectful except the one in the morning. Never will I go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kadisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not cleaned for month and when check in room service took 4 hours before we were able to check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The floor had blobs of some kind of gunk all over the room. Paint spills on the floor. The shower was so filthy that I couldn't bring myself to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022