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Royal Inn

2.0 star property

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A swimming pool with two separate sections, surrounded by a fence and illuminated by spherical lights.
Point of interest
A lobby with a television, a sofa, a lamp, and a decorative plant.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a door marked "EXIT".
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3460 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Rhine Research Center Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a phone and a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a phone and a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Royal Inn

An outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Royal Inn offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Royal Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Durham VA Medical Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and convenience store
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Duke University Hospital and 6 minutes from Cameron Indoor Stadium
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Royal Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Durham hotel.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • 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
  • Washing machine/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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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, 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 who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 562064163
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 275 out of 1001 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Precious

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are not up to far like they supposed to be the only good thing about it you can have a smoking room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shakalah

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shakalah

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Shekeitha

Need to be upgraded furniture tore off the walls sheets where not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Saied

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was booked for 3 nights but I couldn’t stay not even one hour rooms are so nasty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is an older hotel with clean, comfortable, serviceable, and affordable safe lodging. Kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Awful “hotel”
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Precious

Liked: Amenities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was roaches everywhere all in the bed on the walls .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Precious

Disliked: Amenities
Better quality of furniture and room in general
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible roaches everywhere had to leave early . By far the worst Ive ever seen this place is infested had to literally shake everything off to make sure didnt take any with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Christorea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel had roaches and spiders everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room wasn’t to my standards. The tub was dirty and the hot water wasn’t working
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kelsy

Disliked: Amenities
Good bang for your buck
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

MIN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needs to be cleaned before client check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Damali

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was roach infested and half of the lights weren’t working:(
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Homeedullah

Not
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
When calling for deliveries had to tell them days inn because they bought it and gps for most cars didn't recognize my location as royal inn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Luogeng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bad, and expedia earned a lot from the reservation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

antwanette

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
They had Roaches
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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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