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Royal Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Duke University in Durham

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Lobby sitting area
Towels
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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3454 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Duke University Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durham

In Durham .You'll find Rhine Research Center Museum and Durham VA Medical Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Duke University Hospital and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Duke University - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles

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 in Durham
Royal Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Durham motel.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Royal Inn offers 68 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Durham motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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 May 15 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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

  • The seasonal pool will open June 01 and close July 30.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Royal Inn to the airport?

Royal Inn is 17.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Inn.

Does Royal Inn offer free breakfast?

Royal Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Inn have a pool?

Royal Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Royal Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Royal Inn to downtown Durham?

Royal Inn is 3.1 mi away from Durham.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

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

8/10 Good

Christine

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

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

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

Traveled with family
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

Business traveler
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

Business traveler
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

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with family
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

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