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Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel

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#2 of 2 hotels in Durham
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Value
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Welcome! Stay Smart with us at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Durham - UNH. The Holiday Inn Express-Durham/UNH is conveniently located in Southern NH. We are within walking distance to the University of New Hampshire as well as historic downtown Durham. Business guests appreciate the Durham, NH hotel's location at the UNH campus as well as our proximity to area companies. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Liberty Mutual and Goss International are just a short drive away. Phillips Exeter Academy and other schools are nearby as well. We offer free high-speed, Wi-Fi access in all of our smoke free guest rooms, as well as complimentary use of our business center to help make your hotel stay convenient. This location makes us a part of the UNH community, so we're the ideal accommodations for prospective students and parents. The Whittemore Arena, home of the UNH Wildcat hockey team, is just moments up the road.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Microwave
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Non-smoking rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English
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2 Main St, Durham, NH 03824-2521
Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
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Catherine E wrote a review Jul 2023
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The staff were super friendly and very accommodating. The rooms had been nicely renovated and were very clean. They had a good continental breakfast. This hotel was only a short walk to downtown Durham and to the University of New Hampshire. We will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Samantha Davignon, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
Responded Sep 12, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent stay. We are happy to hear that we provided you with top notch service. We are glad that you found the rooms to be clean and well equipped to fit your needs. We are also happy to hear you enjoyed our breakfast. We hope to see you again the next time you are in the Durham area. We wish you all the best and safe travels.
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Tricia G wrote a review May 2023
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The front staff was very accommodating. Joanie was very helpful and kind. I originally booked the hotel on a different sight and she was able to help me with a change. She called me right back and we had a wonderful stay. The room was comfortable. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality Joanie!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Samantha Davignon, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
Responded Sep 12, 2023
Hello triciag504 We would like to thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey. Feedback from our guests is very important to us and your input helps with our continuing efforts to provide excellent service and a great stay. So happy to hear that Joni was able to help.
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MillsyTrotter wrote a review Jul 2022
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania63 contributions21 helpful votes
After a night during which some big group made a lot of racket inside and outside late into the evening, our family got up after a rough night's sleep. Our son went to take a shower and found a broken metal lever on the side of tub in front of the shower handles. It was the lever that allowed the water to come from the shower head, which had clearly been discovered by housekeeping to be broken. Evidently no one told anybody and they gave us this room. After we noticed it, they did offer another room where we could access a shower, but that meant our family of four (in a rush to move on for the day) had to walk one by one with our shower stuff to another floor of the hotel just to be able to use a working shower. While the attendant was very nice and we got by, this made our morning much too hectic and unpleasant. OK, mistakes happen, but after paying a lot of money ($360 for a Holiday Inn Express) I kind of expected to be delighted with the response. We got a meek offer for $30 off. (They're saying we should pay 90% of the rate for a room that should never have been offered to a customer) There was no one there to escalate to, but I was told a manager would be in touch shortly after we checked out. No one ever called or e-mailed back, so I called. The manager I talked to said any further escalation would have be done during the week during business hours. As a busy professional, ugh! Ultimately it took about five phone calls, e-mailing, and about three days to get 21.7% off for the room. We therefore paid $282 for a room at a Holiday Inn Express that didn't have a working shower. We also went through a bunch of aggravation just to get that. Won't be back.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Operations Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
Responded Jul 18, 2022
Hello MillsyTrotter, Thank you for for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate the feed back. We apologize for the issue you experienced with the shower during your stay. Every room is inspected once cleaned to avoid issues like this. Our team did try to make this right by opening up a second room to allow you to shower immediately, and by taking money off the bill for the inconvenience. We always want everyone to have a comfortable and hassle free stay, we respect your decision. We wish you happy travel season.
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piccode wrote a review Feb 2022
Pepperell, Massachusetts361 contributions154 helpful votes
Staff was friendly and the room was very nice and clean. Parking was an issue, as they did not have enough on a busy Saturday night. nice location near shops and restaurants. I would still stay there again...
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Gary E wrote a review Nov 2021
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I normally don't stay at anything but Radisson because I am a gold member but with no Radisson hotels around we had to stay somewhere and chose here. First I want to say the place was clean. Yes parking is weird but what do you do. This place was way better than the 9 country inns I stayed at on this trip. Would I stay here again no and only because I have kids and there is no pool.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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mjvinson wrote a review Sep 2021
Concord, North Carolina403 contributions193 helpful votes
I chose this hotel as it was the closest to the office I was traveling to and from for the week. Parking was tight, being next to some student apartments and just off the main drag near UNH. My room was clean and comfortable, providing a good respite each day after work. I started my mornings in the fitness center, where I enjoyed being to plug my headphones into the TV on the elliptical while working out. Breakfast as next, and the hotel had a nice selection of sausage, eggs, and biscuits. They even had sausage gravy as an added nice bonus. It was everything I needed to get my day going and all I needed at the end as well. I would definitely stay again when business brings me back to NH.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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Whitehall123 wrote a review Sep 2021
Whitehall, Pennsylvania239 contributions242 helpful votes
Great hotel near UNH. Rooms are standard and what you would expect at a Holiday Inn Express. Our room had 2 queen beds, bathroom with separate sink area, work desk with chair and ottoman, a nice side table that can be used by the bed, fridge, microwave, and mini Keurig. Breakfast: Free, awesome coffee, cinnamon rolls, sausage links , sausage patty, biscuits and sausage gravy , cheese omelette , oatmeal, fruit, and muffins . Location 10-15 minute walk to UNH Football stadium, which offers its own parking. Nice safe area. Check-in was easy and the girl behind the desk was kind and happy.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Sue Roy wrote a review Feb 2020
Boston, Massachusetts13 contributions
If you enjoy wildlife such as bed bugs and stamping elephants above your head at 6:00 in the morning then you certainly will enjoy your stay at the Holiday inn in Durham New Hampshire. As an added bonus the frayed towels are a special treat.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Samantha D, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
Responded Feb 25, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your stay. We greatly apologize for any inconvenience you may of experienced. We take the concerns you listed very seriously and have followed out protocol very strictly and have sent you documentation of the inspectors findings of lady bugs. We also apologize for the children above you waking up at 6am. However we did move you to our Top floor for your second night after mentioning to the desk about the noise. Again we greatly apologize and wish you all the best and safe travels.
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Tom wrote a review Jan 2020
18 contributions4 helpful votes
The room was clean and pleasant, but small - no comfortable seating/chair, only the desk chair. Having only back lighting on the mirror made it hard to see how well I was (or wasn't) doing while shaving. I stayed in Jan., before UNH was back in session, so had no problem with parking, but the lot directly behind the hotel doesn't belong to the Holiday Inn, and you could get ticketed or towed. Comfortable pillows and good heating system that wasn't too loud (I have problems with both at many hotels). Overall the hotel was fine, just not exceptional.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Samantha D, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
Responded Jan 18, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback about your stay. We apologize that we could not make it a exceptional one for you.
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Mardi_JF wrote a review Dec 2019
Boston, Massachusetts105 contributions77 helpful votes
I stayed here on a busy fall weekend, it may have been peak foliage in October. The room was good and comfortable, my stay was good. The parking lot is small and confusing because the hotel shares the lot with a condo building. If you arrive late at night, you have to conference with the hotel staff to figure out where to park. Nonetheless, they seem to be doing the best they can with the situation and are very helpful.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from Samantha D, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
Responded Dec 3, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your stay. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us here in Durham. We wish you all the best and safe travels.
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$137 - $200 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Nearby attractions include The John Sullivan House (0.3 miles), Community Church of Durham (0.1 miles), and Church of St. Thomas More (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a fitness center.
Which room amenities are available at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pauly's Pocket, F Frost Sawyer Tavern, and Bamee.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Is Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the center of Durham.
Are any cleaning services offered at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Holiday Inn Express Durham - (Unh), an IHG Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.