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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 star property
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A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a large window offering a city view.
Front of property
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a drink, and a blue beach ball.
A modern living room with a coffee table, sofas, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC, 27701
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a patterned wallpaper.

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a patterned wall, a bed with white and yellow pillows, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A balcony with two people overlooking a dining area with orange umbrellas.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a patterned wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a patterned wall, a bed with white and yellow pillows, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed (Interior)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a patterned wall, a bed with white and yellow pillows, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a patterned wall, a bed with white and yellow pillows, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (WITH ROLL-IN SHOWER)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a patterned wall, a bed with white and yellow pillows, and two bedside lamps.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Interior)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Pool View

A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour health club and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business centre and self parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Durham Performing Arts Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the area's walkability
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Durham Convention Center and 5 minutes on foot from Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour health club, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to noon.
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Unscripted Durham Hotel
Unscripted Hotel
Unscripted

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always a nice place to stay in Durham
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, central location to everything, great decor! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, clean room and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was free but was poor and from provided options most were not available. Was better to go out for breakfast. Had a huge bar, but was closed both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and had air conditioning. Halls and walkways were free of debris.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Asia A

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown with easy access to most of the city and amazing restaurants. Clean and quiet. Staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Sean

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

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Durham Convention Center which is where our event was. Convenient to restaurants and shops. Quiet despite being amid the busiest part of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Donald J

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet room with comfortable bed. Very good location to shops and Carolina Theater. Multiple up charges were a shocker, especially the $25 parking fee when staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Showers are configured strangely so you can’t avoid completely flooding the bathroom floor… and lighting in the room was also sparse. Good location though and the staff was attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved how centrally located this hotel is, loved acted to the parking garage without having to take an elevator, loved it in general. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here at least annually and always will.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was absolutely tiny. Charged $100 incidental fee, then charged me $85 when I left. Can’t get an answer from anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Nydia

Liked: Staff & service
Doors had holes at the bottom that allowed the light to come in and probably critters (I didn’t see any). The outdoor deck was nice and sunny.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seondong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love to come back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025