The Comfort Inn University is a 138-room hotel located within easy access to Durham and the Research Triangle via I-40 and I-85. Additionally, RDU International Airport is approximately 12 miles east along I-40. The hotel is five miles from Duke Forest and Duke University Golf Course, six miles from the Durham Convention Center, and seven miles from Duke Chapel, Duke Gardens, Durham Bulls, and Page Auditorium.
The stay was fine overall. Staff was the highlight. The hotel was okay, outdated and needing some TLC. I appreciate the breakfast and van ride (no shuttle). Location was convenient. A bit on the expensive side for the quality but we booked late. I'd recommend it.
Wendill Bills
Jun 24, 2025
4
I made a trip to visit my daughter in the area. I have stayed here multiple times, but this experience was disappointing. My room service was good, but the service and up keep of the fitness room was not up to standards. Ceiling lights were not working, towels for working were not available. The cable service for the television didn't work in the 5 days I was there. Reported the situation on multiple occasions.
Karen Buerkle
May 14, 2025
3
Confusing entrance. Walked into the Staybridge first. First impression was the funky smell in the lobby. Although nonsmoking the upstairs hallway periodically was inundated with pot smell…Bed was comfortable. Hot shower. Shampoo and conditioner in dispensers were nice. Breakfast had make your own waffles including mini size which was nice but there was no plain bread for toast and the hot items were lukewarm brown n serve sausages, fried eggs and seasoned potato chunks. Butter was kept in the fridge in packets and was rock hard and could not soften enough to spread. No whole fruit except strawberries. Had Greek yogurt, bagels, cream cheese, cereals. However you had to leave the area to go get coffee next door. The food was kept stocked but the tables were filthy. I’d happily wipe down my own table if wet wipes were provided…I did appreciate the heat and air unit because you could leave the fan on constantly as white noise
Tina Wood
Apr 17, 2025
4
Hard to find the entrance and a little dark but overall a nice stay if you don't need a kitchen area.
Ashley Geise
Mar 23, 2025
5
Rooms were a little dated, but has everything we needed. Beds were comfy. Wifi was fast. Great accessibility to the interstate. Felt safe.
Lynda Stevens
Dec 19, 2024
3
Service was not good, had to ask for my own towels, and no tissues. Bathroom very small for a king size room.
Kevin Gaskill
Oct 24, 2024
5
Over the years I've had several medical procedures at UNC and Duke facilities that required an overnight and we've always stayed at this hotel. The staff has always been exceptional, the rooms and public areas are very clean and the prices are good. This time was no exception. Could use a little updating but everything is well maintained and functional. I don't see any need to look elsewhere when/if I need to return again.
David Croteau
Aug 18, 2024
5
People are starting to break in vehicles out there. There is a motel 6 around the corner and that's crackville methyl and they're starting to come around that area. And along with their is a habitat of humanity in a Dead end road of homeless people but they're not the ones breaking into him they're good people I've fed them and I broke bread with them very good people
