La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham University Area Chapel Hill
Indoor pool and hot breakfast 5 miles from Duke
Durham, Durham
About this stay
La Quinta Inn & Suites University Area Chapel Hill trades a downtown address for straightforward value 5 miles from Duke University, with an indoor pool that stays open year-round rather than the seasonal outdoor pools common elsewhere in Durham. Every room includes a flat-screen TV, coffee-making facilities and free WiFi, while the on-site fitness centre and launderette suit a longer stay. The hot continental breakfast each morning is a genuine time-saver before a full day of campus visits or medical appointments. Durham city centre is a 10-minute drive away, and the Durham Performing Arts Center sits under 5 miles from the property. Pets are allowed, and free parking is included, which keeps the total cost of a multi-night trip predictable.
- Indoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
Our take
This suits budget-conscious travelers who want a reliable indoor pool and hot breakfast without paying for a boutique address downtown. Families combining a Duke visit with a dog in tow will appreciate the pet-friendly policy and free parking. Travelers wanting to walk to dinner without a car should look downtown instead, since this location leans on a short highway drive.
- Ask for a room away from the elevator if you are a light sleeper, the building layout puts a few rooms close to it.
- Use the free parking and indoor pool together on a rainy day, both are included without extra cost.
- Book early for graduation week, this hotel's value pricing makes it a popular pick when Duke's calendar fills up.
Why we love it
- Indoor pool open year-round
- Hot continental breakfast included
- Pet-friendly with free parking
- 5 miles from Duke University
Why guests love itAn indoor pool is the deciding feature for families at this La Quinta, since children can swim whatever the weather in Durham. It sits 5 miles from Duke University, which suits a campus visit, and the hot continental breakfast gets everyone out the door without a coffee stop. Rooms have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and coffee-making facilities, and pets are welcome. A fitness centre is on site. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 from 1,404 reviews.
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