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Americas Best Value Inn Duke

2517 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Americas Best Value Inn Duke
Real Traveler Rating: 2.9 out of 5 based on 38 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 2.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 38 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 2.9 out of 5

    "Because it doesn't have interior halls, (you park right outside your room) I wouldn't recommend it for women traveling alone." source Travelocity

    "I really enjoyed myself and would recommend to just about anyone stopping in from out-of-state." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 2.7 out of 5

    "Beds and linens seemed clean, but that was all." source Orbitz

    "The staff was pleasant and the room was clean. \n\nThe exterior of the property was very outdated, but it was neat." source Travelocity

    "The linen were clean but carpet was not clean." source Travelocity

    "Front desk staff was nice, and everything was clean." source Travelocity

    "Older, but clean - a little musty smelling." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "Room service left us 1 towel for 5 people, and twice we had to go to the front desk to ask for toilet paper." source Orbitz

    "Some woman (who was staying because social services placed her there, not a good sign again) came into the "lobby" and began screaming and shouting profanities because the cops were there for her." source Travelocity

    "Dirty, toilet did not flush, noisy, bad service." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Location and price lured me to this hotel." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 3.2 out of 5

    "We can afford $100 a night rooms, but we are frugal with our money and always look for the best value." source Travelocity

    "This motel had many of the ammenities of a more expensive facility at a much smaller cost." source Travelocity

    "The price was very reasonable, but the room smelt stale and the bathtub was disgusting." source Expedia

    "Anyway, the price is cheap." source Expedia

    "We stayed at hotels in Durham that cost almost twice as much that were not as nice." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "this property is probably the worst place that is listed on your list of places to stay, ionly stayed one night oct 13,2008, the room was old and nasty the bathroom was not kept up and the staff was not very helpful, it was if this was a by the hour hotel not a place decent people would want to stay at, i was charged the two day rate." source Travelocity

    "Being exhausted, and needing to rise early, I had no choice but to book a room in a hotel where my daughter was staying." source Travelocity

    "Next morning, heard complaints from other guests, one lady stayed up all night because after going to bed someone opened her door with a key card and came into room." source Expedia

    "We tried to save some money on our hotel room while dropping our first child off to college." source Expedia

    "The was a free microfridge in my room and a nice breakfast." source Travelocity

More information on Americas Best Value Inn Duke

The Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn is located in Durham, North Carolina and is centrally located just off I-85 at Guess Rd exit 175. We offer you the key to the City of Medicine with over 100 quiet, comfortable guest rooms that offer microwaves, mini fridges, cable featuring over 52 channels and free local phone calls. This property is ideal for business or leisure. Property amenities include a large outdoor pool, picnic/BBQ area and a complimentary continental breakfast. We also offer Sealy Posturpedic Pillow-top mattresses, 27" TVs, microwaves, in-room coffee, iron and ironing board, high speed Internet service, mahogany furniture, love seat, extra large desk, new paint and new carpet. We promise that you will find our new deluxe rooms are extremely nice. However, if you choose, our standard rooms are a solid value. They are tastefully decorated, quiet, and offer microwaves, mini-fridges, in-room coffee, iron and ironing board, and 25'' TVs. All rooms include complimentary continental breakfast featuring over 25 items including very healthy offerings. Our continental breakfast is the best free breakfast on I-85. We believe you will love us if you try us. Whether you stay four star, three star, or two star; whether you want to stay in luxury *I am not afraid to say our deluxe rooms are luxury*, or you want basic value; if you want to get more for your money, Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn is the place for you.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

11:00 AM

Year Built:

2004

Year Renovated:

2004

Total Rooms:

100 rooms.100

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Newly Refurbished. Deluxe 1 King Bed guestroom. Features include sealy posturpedic pillow top mattresses, hi-speed Internet available, coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, and iron.

Cancellation Policy

Required before 6 pm day of reservations

Directions

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Area

Durham NC US

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Attractions

Duke University...2 Miles Northgate Mall...2 Miles Brightleaf Square Shopping District...Nearby Durham Bulls Athletic Park...5 Miles Sarah P. Duke Gardens...Nearby Durham Arts Festival seasonal...2 Miles North Carolina Central University...5 Miles Hillandale Golf Course...1 Mile South Square Mall...5 Miles Historic Durham Athletic Park...Nearby Wallace Wade Stadium football...Nearby Unc chapel Hill...15 Miles Duke Hospital/Medical Center...2 Mile Va Hospital...2 Miles Rice Diet Clinic...5 Miles Research Triangle Park...10 Miles

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