Durham, North Carolina Nearby Hotels

Durham, North Carolina Nearby Hotels

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Durham, North Carolina is a city located in both Durham and Wake Counties. According to the 2000 government census, Durham is the fifth largest city in North Carolina with 223,284 residents. More than 6 million tourists visit each year to take advantage of the area's recreational opportunities including the Dinosaur Trail at the Museum of Life and Science, hiking in the 7,060-acre Duke Forest and birdwatching at Eno River State Park. Area hotels are available throughout the city to get you close to the activities that brought you to town.

Durham Marriott Convention Center

The Durham Marriott Convention Center is located directly in the heart of Durham's historic downtown area. The hotel is connected to the Durham Convention Center, which provides over 44,000 square feet of meeting space, easily accommodating almost any gathering. The hotel is within walking distance of The Durham Bulls Athletic Park and The Durham Performing Arts Center. This nine-story hotel has 190 guest rooms with amenities such as complimentary high-speed Internet access, two separate telephone lines with voicemail per room, 27-inch LCD televisions with premium movie channels and AM/FM clock radios. You can also enjoy free coffee in the lobby, a newspaper delivered to your room upon request, an old-fashioned shoe shine stand and a full range of business services including copy and fax. Onsite dining is available at the casual 201 Restaurant, or dine off site at Piedmont, Rue Cler Restaurant and Bakery or Parizade, all less than 1/2 mile from the hotel.

Durham Marriott Convention Center
201 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
919-768-6000‎
marriott.com

Doubltetree Guest Suites--Raleigh/Durham Hotel

The Doubletree Guest Suites is a full service, all suite hotel with 203 rooms spread over seven stories. The hotel is located next to the lake at Research Triangle Park and is just 10 minutes from The Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Each suite includes an MP3 clock radio, executive desk with ergonomic chair, separate dressing area with hair dryer, two televisions with cable and two telephones. You will also enjoy daily housekeeping, access to Neutrogena bath products and a USA Today newspaper delivered each morning. High speed wireless Internet access is available for a small fee. The hotel is conveniently located near local attractions including the Life and Science Museum, Duke University and the Streets at Southpoint Mall. The hotel offers onsite dining at Piney Point Grill and Seafood Bar, which features a full breakfast bar every morning and multiple lunch and dinner options. The Piney Point Lounge offers a late night menu. Suite service is also available to all guests 24 hours a day.

Doubletree Guest Suites--Raleigh/Durham Hotel
2515 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
919-361-4660‎
hilton.com

Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club

The Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club is conveniently located on the Duke University campus golf course. The hotel features 271 guest rooms and suites. Each room includes a mini-bar, digital safe, lighted makeup mirror, television with over 40 cable channels and extra-thick 100 percent cotton linens. You will also enjoy a free newspaper delivered every weekday morning, nightly turndown service, personalized concierge service and same day laundry service. The Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club offers a vast array of dining options including The Fairview Dining Room, Afternoon Tea, the Bull Durham Bar and Vista Restaurant. Recreational activities are plentiful with the 18-hole Duke University Golf Course and a 3-mile nature trail that is perfect for jogging, bicycling and bird watching.

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Boulevard
Durham, NC 27705
919-490-0999‎
washingtondukeinn.com

Article Written By Derek Smith

Derek Smith has been a freelance writer since 2008. He specializes in health and fitness and travel articles for eHow and Trails.com. Professionally, Smith is a certified personal trainer. He holds both the American Fitness Professionals and Associates certification and National Council on Strength and Fitness certification, as well as CPR certification through The American Heart Association's Healthcare Provider CPR Program.

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