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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 star property
Downtown Durham's artistic heart welcomes travelers with morning coffee rituals and evening drinks against a cityscape backdrop from a scenic rooftop perch

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Unscripted Durham, part of JDV by Hyatt, is in downtown's creative district. Guests enjoy drinks at the poolside bar and city views from the rooftop terrace. The seasonal pool area has sun loungers for relaxation, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected during their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 King Bed (Interior)

7.8 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

7.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Durham, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is in the city center. Check out an event or a game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and consider making time for Durham Performing Arts Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Durham travel guide
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202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC, 27701

What's nearby

  • Duke University Chapel is located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and seats 1800 people.
    Duke University
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Durham Performing Arts Center
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Convention Center
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Ninth Street Bakery
    2 min walk
  • Bull City Burger and Brewery
    3 min walk

About this property

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Hotel near Durham Convention Center
Located close to Durham Performing Arts Center and Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt provides a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to November
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Unscripted Durham Hotel
Unscripted Hotel
Unscripted

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay and a fee of USD 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

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.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt located?

Located in Downtown Durham, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Durham Convention Center, Durham Performing Arts Center, and Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Duke University and North Carolina Central University are also within 2 mi (3 km). Durham Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and good location for restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect central spot, would be great on summer because of the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

apryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night Had kids with us and the place was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Super comfortable beds. Great staff and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the location of the hotel, and the availability of parking and walkable amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Nice clean room, beautiful view over the pool and city center, staff was friendly, and it was centrally located to plenty of good restaurants, shopping, and the Carolina Theatre. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

LauraAndress

Liked: Cleanliness
Unscripted is a unique property in a good location. The room was quite small and had no windows. However it was clean and interesting in design.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, room was large and very clean, location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great, right in the middle of downtown. The rooftop bar with "igloos" is great. Very nice staff.
Mid-century Modern decor
"Igloos" at rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking though if you have a large SUV, it might be a tight fit. Great location to several eating options and DPAC. Quirky motel style hotel. We stayed on the pool floor and it was Igloo season and music was playing. Staff was friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable as were the pillows, we slept well. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for attending shows at Carolina Theater. Safe area with lots of dining/drinking options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely wonderful .. front desk young man upon arrival was very very helpful! He is a great person and deserves to be recognized as a wonderful lead for customer service and I’m so sorry I can’t remember his name but he was absolutely lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door lock was broken and they issued us a new room. They also upgraded us for free because of availability. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location, beautiful pool area, and very friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my stay, rooms were clean , property is well kept but it’s definitely a remodeled motel with good decor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff but not overly friendly. Room was spacious and clean. Pool area was cute. Hate paying to park but expected expense as we were downtown. Great location / lots of walkable fun things to do and see.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
The location and staff were fantastic. I feel the nightly price was way too high for the very basic amenities and not extremely clean room. There is a $14.99 daily fee that they don’t tell you about unless you scan the QR code that is behind the keys in the envelope they give you at check in. It explains that the fee covers bottled water, coffee service, pool, as well as some discounts at area businesses. But, our room had no waters, the pool looked nice but it’s off season, the coffee is available in the lobby but they don’t tell out that. I did ask about it, especially no water in the room and they waived the fee. But it’s something to be mindful of. Additionally, the AC is on some kind of timer, we lowered it so the room would be cool when we got back from being out, I woke up in the middle of the night sweating to the setting being at 85*. I lowered it again to 68* and when we woke up in the morning it was at 75*. When I first learned of unscripted, I was excited, seemed like a very cool spot, with kitschy vibes but they missed the mark or dropped their standards since opening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool hotel, great thai restaurant around the corner. I wouldn't waste my time to visit Durham unless I had to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice receptionist staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was walkable to Bulls stadium. Bed was very comfortable. Liked the retro theme of hotel . Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

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

Great location

Room was clean when I arrived but staff quickly took care of it for me and within an hour I was checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025