Holiday Inn Express Durham, DurhamHoliday Inn Express Durham in Durham, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 29 hotels we score in Durham. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $133 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on South Miami Boulevard near the I-85 exit, this hotel serves travellers using the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which is three miles away. It is a practical choice for those visiting Duke University or the nearby medical centre. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a business centre. Guests can access a complimentary breakfast buffet and an airport shuttle service. The property allows pets and offers secure on-site parking. While the rooms are modern, housekeeping services are limited. It is well-suited for business travellers and families, though the parking area can become crowded during busy periods.What stands out

Free breakfast buffet

Airport shuttle service

Pet friendly policy

Close to RDU airport

Watch out for

Limited housekeeping

Congested parking lot

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