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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 star property
3.5-star eco-certified hotel near Durham Convention Center

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Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC, 27701
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Duke University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows (Interior)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony view

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Interior)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, No Windows (Interior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (WITH ROLL-IN SHOWER)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Durham

Heart of Durham.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Durham hotel, you'll find Durham Convention Center and Durham Performing Arts Center. Also, Durham Bulls Athletic Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Duke University is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duke University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Carolina Central University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oak House at Durham - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Viceroy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Counting House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5-star eco-certified hotel near Durham Convention Center
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite 24-hour business center. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 45.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in November.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Unscripted Durham Hotel
Unscripted Hotel
Unscripted

Frequently asked questions

How close is Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt to the airport?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is 14.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 30 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have a pool?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt features an outdoor pool.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt to downtown Durham?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is 0.1 mi away from Durham.

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it!

The Unscripted Durham is a hotel I see often when I come to town and have always wanted to stay here. It did not disappoint!!! My boyfriend and I traveled from Philadelphia and the room was just what we needed after our long drive. Our clean, comfortable, spacious room overlooked the Bull downtown and pool area. The staff were very friendly and knowledgable and we felt right at home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was honestly a great stay nice bed. Nice TV nice area. One thing I didn’t like is why does the shower not have a door? I didn’t get that part water all over the floor everywhere but other than that pretty dope spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Room comfort

Location & comfort great.Service needs improvement

Had to request shampoo & conditioner as none in room. Very basic set up for price - knew it was windowless but still paid $800 for 2 nights as went to an event. The TV only worked for first night - requested service 3 times and was told they would be at room shortly but no one ever arrived. Could not access Amazon or Netflix either. The TV was located to right of bed - but the bed faces forward so awkward setup. Had prepaid parking but had failed to give us a code to scan when left parking lot so paid extra. Offered a free VIP breakfast downstairs and only one staff member working doing the ordering, cooking, waitressing and fulfilling other orders. Poor woman was working really hard. Waited 35 mins and left as restaurant was filling up and people getting antsy The positives were amazing location downtown and really comfortable bed. Just disappointing service and amenities for the price. Staff were helpful and pleasant every time we approached them but eventually we just accepted were not getting any requests fulfilled so didn’t spend much time in room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expected more for what we paid. They had an overpriced breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Disliked: Staff & service
Will not be returning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra, Bradley Beach

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was awesome, friendly and helpful. The website said the pool wasn’t open yet which was untrue for guests staying there, it was closed for visitors until a later date. VIP included breakfast which was very limited but coffee plentiful, and the host for breakfast was delightful. They stored my luggage for a few hours, it felt safe and the receptionist was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well first room I was given was not clean so I was placed in another room. I was satisfied with that and the staff was apologetic and accommodating. Thank you for trying to redeem yourself. I appreciate that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great location

Very friendly staff and very convenient to DPAC. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

not a good stay

The Friday and Saturday service desk reps were great. However, the room air conditioner and room telephone didn't work despite the maintenance person's attempt to fix them, TV apps like Netflix didn't work because the internet service was poor, so I had to walk down to the front desk, and there was no soap in the shower dispenser. Plus, I tried to use a food voucher on Saturday at 9:30 am, but they ran out of the sandwiches I wanted and didn't offer a reasonable substitute or compensation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

Cool Bull City vibe but beware of fees

Unscripted is centrally located in downtown Durham - a big plus if you're in the mood to walk the city. We enjoyed our stay but do not expect a very updated hotel with modern amenities. The real letdowns that will likely make this our first and last stay was the surprise $15.00 per day 'Destination Fee' (which was not mentioned or made clear on Hotels.com), and no clear mention of breakfast availability for us. But hey, at least the $25.00 per day parking fee is mentioned up front. Luckily, many restaurants are within walking distance, and we enjoyed some really good food & beverages.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shuping

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

L

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible experience

We visited your hotel in January and had a very positive stay. So positive that we invited our friends to join us for this most recent stay. We waited in line quite a while to check in. Once checked in the Receptionist had very little knowledge of charges he was applying and seemed very confused. We checked in ok. Our friends were told, with a confirmed room, that there was no room for them and the hotel had upgraded them but they would have to pay for the upgrade. When our friends said that did not make sense, they were then told that there was no room for them! We had 5:00pm dinner reservations, prior to a play, and, because of this, we missed our dinner reservation as the Receptionist could not seem to figure out what to do for them and said that all management was in a meeting. Our friends ended up changing for the evening in the lobby restroom. FINALLY at 5:30pm we pressured the Receptionist to get someone in management, which finally happened. They did give our friends a room and we were on our way. This was very embarrassing for us as we had spoken so highly of your hotel and felt that the attention by the Receptionist, and management, was poor. This left a very bad impression on all of us. Our friends, staying at the same hotel, same dates, are Kathy Mulrenan. I feel that we both deserve some sort of compensation for this debacle in the form of a compensated room or reimbursement for our stay last night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the pool in the view in this hotel is very convenient if you wanna walk around the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025