Help - Need hotel recommendations for Durham near Duke

[SW FL Dem]

Hubby is taking the kid back to Duke for a basketball game. It's been years since we've been there. Hubby wants to stay at the Washington Duke Inn, but I am balking at the 279 minimum price per night for a friggin hotel room. They don't need anything fancy, just clean, safe and reasonably close to the Duke campus. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[ncrainbowgrrl]

1. Durham Hilton is nice

Hilton Durham near Duke University
3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, United States 27705-2328
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http://www.hilton.com/

[supernova]

2. Have you tried the Durham Hilton on Hillsborough Road?

It's about a 10 minute drive from campus.

Washington Duke in is nice if you want fancy or you play golf. It's a golf resort.

There are also a couple of smaller hotels around Duke hospital, mostly patients stay in those. I can get you a couple of those.

There's also the Millenium Hotel that's on 15-501, which would be about a 10 minute drive also.

[highnooner]

3. Carolina Inn In Chapel Hill

The Carolina Crossroads restaurant is excellent as well. Plus, he'll see what a beautiful campus looks like. :smoke:

Seriously, if you want to not spend a lot, there is a Red Roof In on 15-501 just south of Durham. Then, you can afford to eat at Nana's in Durham. X-L-ENT Food.

[SW FL Dem]

4. Thanks!

Sounds like the Hilton will fit the bill. They'll have a car and will be close to one of hubby's favorite restaurants (Bullocks BBQ on Hillsborough Rd.)

[ncrainbowgrrl]

5. Mmmm,Bullocks!

*insert sound of salivating for bbq here*