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Royal Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Duke University Hospital

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Outdoor pool
Point of interest
Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
3460 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC, 27705

What's nearby

  • Duke University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Duke University - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • North Carolina Central University - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
  • Cracker Barrel
  • Cook Out

About this property

Royal Inn

Hotel near Duke University Hospital
Located close to Duke University and Cameron Indoor Stadium, Royal Inn provides free to-go breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a grocery/convenience store. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and free rollaway/extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 55-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1975
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Royal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per day and a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Royal Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Royal Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Inn located?

Situated in Durham, this golf hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Duke University Hospital, Duke University, and Cameron Indoor Stadium. Durham Performing Arts Center and North Carolina Central University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 193 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 258 out of 1028 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsy

Disliked: Amenities
Good bang for your buck
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, cheap. Beds were clean and the water was warm. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arturo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow terrible super old!!! I don’t know why this hotel still in business
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property look and smell like a crackhead infested motel. The rooms were disgusting, with water damage walls and roaches. I check in and check back out the same day. They stated that a manager would get in touch with me regarding a refund, but i've haven't heard from anyone regarding this issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down and unkept property. Our first room did t have working outlets or lights in the bathroom. The staff was initially rude and assuming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aniyah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i wasn’t even able to stay in the room it was 21+ to book i also wasted 96 dollars for the room AND it was non refundable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The entire whole is in need of a wrecking ball
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

CM

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best I can say about this Days Inn was that our bed and bathroom were clean. and it was 10 min away from Duke Hospital. The motel is terrible! We will NOT stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked very last minute w/o reading reviews, or likely would gone elsewhere. Property very dated, with updates needed. Sink faucet was about to fall off.Room was clean, as were beds/sheets, but there were several cockroaches in the room. Breakfast was a snack bag w/sunny d and a few wrapped pastries. Staff was nice and though it looked a bit sketchy, all turned out ok for a single night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel sits behind another closed hotel, the front sign fell off, one of the front doors is boarded up, the front lobby has all sorts of junk in it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My bed was comfortable, my room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

STACY

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

Worst hotel

The hotel was nasty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's alright!

Not exactly what you see in the pictures but it's alright. Everything advertised was there albeit a little less than expectation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms were not safe the ceiling was falling and room in poor condition
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights with no room cleaning during our stay. Property is in terrible shape
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A little expensive for what you get

Great stay but a little costly for the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

No breakfast or coffee like they are supposed to. Rooms are okay but the floors and bathroom was not very clean and trash was left in room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine. Next door kept going in and out of room 😞, however I was alone so maybe in my head bad thoughts. Brother came for a while, then I felt okay. I feel 😊, being close to office, and like the cameras. I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Take this place out of business. It’s disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not up to date but it was quite and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean or convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

LaTonya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was not clean it has mold on the ceiling there were spiderwebs and bugs in our room the linen on the bed was dirty and stained the air conditioner had mold around it and the refrigerator and microwave had moAlf in it I reserved 2 nights and saw the room and got our money back the staff wouldn’t stay in filth like that so why rent it out I don’t recommend this or any days inn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nyoka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to Hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tj

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