How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University: $120 a night all in, Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
#5 of 9 hotels in Duke University & Medical Center by Axel's takeDuke University & Medical Center is #3 of 8 places to stay in Raleigh-Durham
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2-star hotel · Comfort Inn · 1816 Hillandale Rd, Durham
Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Room service
Hotels in Raleigh-Durhama no-frills budget chain hotel off I-85 near Duke’s hospitals
8.3/10
A practical, good-value Duke base with helpful staff and straightforward comforts.
This no-frills budget hotel off I-85 is a strong pick for Duke hospital visits and short stays with a car. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, while Booking.com’s ratings support that positive picture. Free breakfast and parking make it good value for the price. The hotel says bathrooms were renovated in 2024, and rooms include microwaves and refrigerators.
Expect functional rather than stylish surroundings; some guests still find the building dated. It is better suited to hospital trips than exploring downtown on foot. The complimentary Duke Medical and VA shuttle runs only Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The outdoor pool is seasonal and closed in October, so skip it if year-round swimming matters. Nearby residents should confirm eligibility: Expedia lists a restriction on guests living within 20 miles.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$156 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$133 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$120 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$120 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$166 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$166 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$130 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
STANDARD, KING BED · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University: $120 a night all in, Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
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A practical, good-value Duke base with helpful staff and straightforward comforts. a no-frills budget chain hotel off I-85 near Duke’s hospitals, scored for what it is.
This no-frills budget hotel off I-85 is a strong pick for Duke hospital visits and short stays with a car. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, while Booking.com’s ratings support that positive picture. Free breakfast and parking make it good value for the price. The hotel says bathrooms were renovated in 2024, and rooms include microwaves and refrigerators.
Expect functional rather than stylish surroundings; some guests still find the building dated. It is better suited to hospital trips than exploring downtown on foot. The complimentary Duke Medical and VA shuttle runs only Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The outdoor pool is seasonal and closed in October, so skip it if year-round swimming matters. Nearby residents should confirm eligibility: Expedia lists a restriction on guests living within 20 miles.
Best for: Duke hospital patients and visiting families; Budget-conscious travelers with a car; Short campus visits
Watch out for: Medical shuttle limited to weekday daytime hours; Outdoor pool closed outside summer; Local-resident booking restriction listed by Expedia
Location: Convenient off I-85 for Duke and VA hospital trips; a car is useful for downtown.
Rooms: Comfortable, practical rooms with microwaves and refrigerators; bathrooms updated in 2024.
Cleanliness: Recent reviews are predominantly positive, supported by strong cleanliness ratings across sites.
Service: Helpful, accommodating front-desk staff are a consistent strength in recent reviews.
Amenities: Free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi, plus a gym and seasonal outdoor—not indoor—pool.
Fees and surprises: Official site lists a deposit for cash payments; Expedia says cash is not accepted, so confirm payment rules.
Axel's opinion of Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $156 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $133 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $120 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $120 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $166 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $166 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $130 a night · non-refundable · STANDARD, KING BED | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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