Hotel Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn (Durham, USA)

For those on limited funds, this hotel is a good option in a somewhat safe part of the city. You’ll find a lot of value in the rooms compared to more expensive accommodations – a refrigerator and microwave adds value and also helps keep you on budget if you need to purchase food from the grocery store.

The rooms are spacious and comfortable for a night’s stay. Though the accommodations and furniture is very basic, overall it provides a good night’s sleep after a day on the road. The general look of the hotel is a bit on the older side, but still in reasonable condition for the location and high occupancy.

If you want to travel to the university or are in town to watch any of the Duke University games, this hotel is in a good location and easily accessible to options of interest. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby to provide even more options for shopping and dining.

Though the hotel is a non-smoking property, many of the guest rooms are prone to having a smoky or musty smell. This could be an issue for sensitive guests or families staying with children. If a room odor bothers you, be sure to talk to front desk staff to be accommodated if possible.

The housekeeping staff is not on hand very often, which means much of the hotel could use a good cleansing. The rooms are generally clean, but there is a lot to be desired – dirty carpet, worn bedspreads and dusty bathroom are common.

If you are a light sleeper, you might be bothered by the thin walls at this property.