A boutique-style hotel featuring sleek, modern, generous-sized rooms equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffee makers. Offering complimentary Wifi internet and free parking for all guests. Located just steps from Duke University Hospital, The Duke Eye Center, The Duke Cancer Center, and many other Duke Medical facilities. A shuttle transports guests to all of these locations, operating Monday through Friday from 7 am – 7 pm. Also conveniently located minutes from The Duke University campus, Duke Chapel, Cameron Indoor Stadium, and Wallace Wade Stadium.
They were very accommodating to provide me a room in the early morning hours. Bernard, Swandrea, John, Harry, Janelle, Eric, and the new front desk woman made my stay wonderful despite my loved one being in hospital. They also provided a shower chair for my family member to use after hospital discharge. I had lost a set of keys while staying and the staff kindly went above and beyond helping me look for them and rejoiced with me when I found them. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
Laurie Ann Franks-Mann
Feb 16, 2025
5
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The shuttle drivers were fantastic and fast! I would recommend this really nice comfy hotel for everyone. I will say when you call the hotel to book your room, make certain you aren't connected through the third party service or you will pay double the price. Make sure to ask for the medical patient rate directly through the hotel and it will be a very reasonable $109 per night versus getting connected through the third party,which cost me $196 the 1st night. Keep calling back until you're connected directly to the front desk at the hotel. No refunds will be issued so only add a new night to your stay daily.
Keith Florida
Feb 8, 2025
5
Returning to Duke as an Alumni - I loved staying here - just a "quick" (not really - its a bit of a walk, but nostalgic!) walk through or around the hospital - and right on campus! No need to drive to campus, if you are up for a good walk. The staff and rooms were great and the location perfect. A great "go-to" when visiting Duke Campus, and of course its right across the street from the Hospital for those visiting for less joyful reasons.
Nicole Nowlin
Jan 31, 2025
5
Just checked out today after 2 nights while my spouse had surgery at the medical center. The beds are a little extra firm but there's lots of pillows to help with that. Yes it can be loud as it's a older building without a lot of soundproofing but not enough to disturb my sleep. The facility is nicely updated and cozy with a fireplace in the lobby at night. There is a small cafe and market with some quick and convenient snacks. The staff at the front desk and the shuttle driver are all fabulous which is why I'm rating 5 stars. Will definitely stay again here for my next trip to Duke University Medical Center. Thank you all again for your hospitality.
FYI The shuttle runs from 7-7. Super convenient although an after hours walk is also easy. Can't beat this location for hospital visits.
ALLEN MOORE
Dec 5, 2024
4
Expensive but close to VA and Duke with shuttle service. Courteous staff at hotel. No complimentary breakfast. No decent delivery options with Door Dash or Grub Hub cost and customer no service delays. If you have to endure Duke or VA it is an option to consider.
Yunoka SILVA
Nov 9, 2024
4
I enjoyed the convince of this facility. The rooms were clean and quiet. Excellent staff and customer service. There is on-site parking and a Cafe. The shuttle service to and from the medical center takes the stress out trying to find parking for appointments. I would rate it 4.5 only because the beds are hard.
Katie Wright
Oct 18, 2024
5
I was in need of a room near the hospital while my daughter had surgery. I wanted the flexibility of being able to run back to shower and change clothes when time allowed, without having to move my own car, pay to park or take uber. The Lodge worked out really well for us. My only minor complaints would be I wish there was a dresser but there simply is no room for one and lack of onsite laundry. Staying 2 weeks requires a little more packing then I would have liked and the closet and few drawers were a little too small to accommodate everything. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful at every turn.
Malinda Williams
Oct 4, 2024
5
I stayed at The Lodge at Duke Medical Center because I was having a total ankle replacement. The location was perfect. The staff was very friendly. They answered any questions I had. The room was clean. The beds big and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Katy “Levi” Woosley
Sep 30, 2024
3
UPDATE: Since I am unable to reply to the manager I'd like to add something here; as mentioned in my review all the staff here are absolutely wonderful. I appreciate mentioning you would have happily changed our room but I don't think it was the rooms fault, I think the building in general is in an unfortunate state of disrepair. But because of how kind and amazing the staff is and refunding a night of our stay I WILL raise the review to 3 stars. If the building was even half as kind and wonderful as the humans working inside of it I would easily give this place 5 stars. If I ever come back to this area and its not gross rainy mucky weather I will happily give The Lodge another try.
I have dubbed thee, The Soggy Hotel.
This has got to be, by far, one of the worst hotels I've stayed in as far as comfort. The staff is wonderful and kind and I have nothing against them, but the hotel is well... soggy.
The whole stay our room felt damp and muggy, we tried warmer air we tried cooler air, nothing helped how damp the room was. Even our clothes and bags ended up soggy, putting on cold damp clothes in the morning is not nice. My sister mentioned that the hotel room smelled like a camping tent when she walked in and that was spot on. The beds were hard and everything just felt /so/ damp, it was hard to breathe hard to sleep hard to relax. It got to the point we genuinely didn't look forward to having to go back to the room at night.
The building is in disrepair, holes in the floor clogged drains and all around just old and falling apart. A lot of maintenance needs to be done and maybe new ac systems to make it less soggy.
Lisa Cowdrey
Sep 11, 2024
3
Pros: Walking distance to hospital, discount for Duke patients, room and bedding was clean, staff was nice and pleasant, free shuttle to hospital
Cons: The beds are very hard and really uncomfortable. Be prepared to be woken up by anything and everything as the walls are thin. The neighbors door closing at 4 am woke me up. At 4:30 am, a really loud noise of what sounded like a helicopter landing. The shower filled with water as it was clogged with hair, and the tiles in the shower were dirty.
Inn At Duke hotel is an unsafe dump
Aug 2, 2024
5
Duke's hotels are so different. The two hotels are a short walk away. Before the hotel next door experienced poor service. Old and rotten. The new look here and the super superior quality. It was the perfect end to our trip to Duke. Great value for money 👍 perfect facilities 👍 service first class 👍 location convenient super convenient
Michael Toledo
Jul 18, 2024
5
I had the most wonderful experience at The Lodge. My stay was during one of the scariest times of my life while my husband was having a kidney transplant at Duke Hospital nearby. The rooms were clean and quiet And comfortable! Most importantly the staff was ABOVE AND BEYOND friendly. It’s impossible to explain how much their kindness meant to me while I was going through a harrowing experience. They also made it very easy to change my stay dates based on my husband’s hospital stay. So happy I stayed here and thank you to the staff if you’re reading this!
Michael Donovan
Jun 4, 2024
5
The staff is the friendliest you’ll ever meet. Rooms were nice and clean. The common areas on the first floor were also very nice. Lots of room for just lounging around. The hotel provides a free shuttle to Duke hospital which was very convenient. It is within walking distance too. We’ll stay here again.
