Royal Inn

Hotel, 2-star3454 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC, United StatesShow on map

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Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Good locationGuests rate the location 7.8 out of 10, at 3454 Hillsborough Rd.

Recreation Opportunities and Amenities Enjoy a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access. Benefit from tour/ticket assistance for your convenience.

Featured Amenities Experience a seamless stay with a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and complimentary coffee/tea in a common area. Park hassle-free with free self-parking available onsite.

Convenient Location Conveniently situated near Duke University, Duke University Hospital, and other popular attractions. Explore Durham with ease during your stay at Royal Inn.

For a comfortable and convenient stay in Durham, book your room at Royal Inn now!

What this place offers

Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Visual alarms in hallways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk

Rooms

5.2

Guest rating

Rated 5.2 out of 10 by 5 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness3.2
Service7.7
Location7.8
Rooms4.2
Amenities7.2
Value8.2
Food & drink6.2

Guests mention

Clean bedsWarm water

Shamma
August 2024
The wall is dirty. Roaches everywhere. Bed not comfortable
Heather
August 2022
A group of Spanish guys came on a Tuesday had loud music from 6pm-3am, drinking beers being really loud, and then trashed the areas where people walk by throwing their beer bottles and breaking glass everywhere. Besides…
John
May 2022
Nothing special to like.
Just a basic motel, but no in room amenities at all.
Was labelled as a non-smoking room but smelled strongly of smoke.
Bed was uncomfortable and on a metal platform that made a booming sound…
Marguerite
May 2022
Dirty run down room!
Dirty floors, dirty bathroom, horrible smoke smell in a nonsmoking room! Glass all over the driveway area. Overpriced for a very old and torn down room with mold in it. Dead bolt sis not lock and toilets were so dirty-…
Jamar
April 2022
The service was horrible. Kept having to get a new key. The workers were disrespectful except the one in the morning. Never will I go there again.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

3454 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC, United States

Guests rate the location 7.8 out of 10 — good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

Pets allowed on request; charges may apply

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

General. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

General. Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

General. Individually-wrapped food options are available

Sustainability Certifications. Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Count on Us (Wyndham)

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General. Staff wears personal protective equipment

Pets. Pets allowed

General. Temperature checks are available to guests

General. Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

General. Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Covid. Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination

General. Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

General. Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Pets. Service animals are allowed

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

* The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to July 30. * Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Royal Inn

What time is check-in and check-out at Royal Inn?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Royal Inn allow pets?

Yes — the property states that pets are allowed. Size, number and fee are set by the property rather than by us, so say you're bringing a pet when you book and we'll confirm the terms before anything is charged.

Is there parking at Royal Inn?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Royal Inn have a pool?

Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.

Does Royal Inn have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Royal Inn have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Royal Inn?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Royal Inn?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Royal Inn?

3454 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC.

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