8.8

201 reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

2800 Erwin Road, Durham, 27705, North Carolina, United States

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Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina, at 2800 Erwin Road, about 2.9mi from the city center. The listing shows 201 reviews and a price starting from $161, signaling solid value for travelers seeking comfort and convenience.

Its features cover a wide range of traveler essentials: free wifi, a restaurant, a fitness center, a business center (free), and meeting/banquet facilities. Additional conveniences include air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, a 24-hour front desk, wheelchair accessibility, an elevator, and free toiletries. On-site options include parking on site (extra charges), pet-friendly (extra charges), a bar, live music/performances (free), a kid-friendly buffet, and a picnic area.

Looking for a practical Durham stay? With 201 reviews and a starting price of $161, this property offers a mix of on-site dining, live music, and handy amenities to support a smooth visit.

AC Kitchen and Lounge serves American and European flavors in a space that blends family-friendly warmth with a modern edge. The on-site bar is a natural hangout after a day of Durham adventures, and evenings can bring free live music nights for a little extra sparkle. The ambiance—family-friendly, traditional, and modern—sets a welcoming tone for relaxed dining without stepping outside the hotel.

For business trips or group plans, a free business center and dedicated meeting/banquet facilities keep events on track, while reliable free wifi helps with quick emails and smooth video calls. Comfort is enhanced with air conditioning and non-smoking rooms, plus a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and free toiletries. A fitness center and a picnic area offer handy ways to unwind, and a kid-friendly buffet keeps younger travelers happy at mealtime.

Practical details round out the stay: parking on site is available for an additional fee, and pets are welcome with possible charges. Payment methods include Visa, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, with cash not accepted. A Durham visit benefits from a balanced mix of on-site dining, live music, and handy amenities that support a smooth, enjoyable trip.

Closest airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

12.6mi

Piedmont Triad International Airport

55.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Rooms

King Guest Room with Sofa Bed and City View in AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

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King Room, City View, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

290 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible in AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

King Room with Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible in AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

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King Room, Accessible, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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More details

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Queen Room with City View in AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

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Queen Room, City View

2 Queen Size Beds

280 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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x3

More details

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Large Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View in AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

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Room - 2 Queen, City View

2 Queen Size Beds

345 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

More details

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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King Room, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

280 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed.

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

335 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Larger Guest room, 2 Queen

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

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King Room, City View

1 King Size Bed

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Double Room, Accessible

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Guest reviews

8.8

201 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Dayami

9.1

January 2024

I don’t recommend the Breakfast the price is not in line with the menu they offer. I have visited many hotels where the breakfast is much better and also included in the price m. The staff super nice

They should include other fruits, there was only banana and strawberries, they should also include oats because they only have sachets and no nuts to add to them. The waffles are cold and already made, there is no machine to make them, they do not have a microwave to make the oatmeal, there were only 4 units of yogurt available after 20 minutes of opening breakfast.

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Matthew

8.2

November 2023

Breakfast - 17/person. But through Booking.com should be 0.10 / person as stated on confirmation summary. It’s not worth a 17/person breakfast as you can get the same type breakfast options at a Holiday Inn/Comfort Suites/Days Inn/etc mid level hotel. Tried to make me pay full price. But manager took care of making it accurate based upon info shared. So kudos to the manager.

Staff were “eh”. Like not in tune to those staying and around the front lobby area. Like, get off your phones and get your heads up and pay attention to the humans around you that happen to spend their money and stay at your hotel and ultimately keep you working and receiving pay checks.

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Carl

10

July 2023

The AC Marriott in Durham is a very stylish, new hotel. All the spaces are very beautifully decorated in contemporary style. The room was very smartly designed and equally stylish. The bathroom was terrific, with a very large counter space - rare for any hotel. We really enjoyed the hotel. Great location, convenient to the university and with some good dining options nearby.

The only downside was the approach - there was inadequate signage to indicate where to park for check-in, so we parked in the lower level of the parking garage, and then couldn't find our way up to the lobby without a room key yet. But this was a minor issue.

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Steven

9.1

June 2023

Breakfast pretty good, better than a typical chain breakfast because there was fresh bacon, eggs, and waffles along with a meat and cheese platter, cereal, coffee machine, 4 kinds of fruit juice.

Oatmeal in packets, not many other pastry options that I remember, tea was kinda weak. Entrance and parking garage are challenging to reach for large vehicles because of narrow access road, parking spaces. Spin cycle on the industrial laundry was audible my room sometimes.

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Julie

9.1

October 2023

room was comfortable and clean Check in and out was easy. staff very helpful and friendly

The thermostat is directly in the path of the vent!! wouldn't cool the room. Finally covered it. (this is a problem in all marriott hotels I have stayed in. The Fitness room is in bad need of repair. Only one treadmill worked but we made do with what did and got a circuit workout in.

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Kass

9.1

November 2022

This was so convenient to Duke U. Hospital. Also the eating choices within feet of the hotel were outstanding! The hotel was beautiful, beds comfortable and pillows plentiful. Very nice how many USB ports and outlets there were, conveniently placed in the room. LVL flooring was nice rather than carpet that harbors a lot of bacteria even when vacuumed.

I did not like the huge glass door entering the bathroom. It was extremely heavy and cumbersome. There’s no way an older person or someone with arthritis or mobility issues could handle it. Also, the sliding glass door in the shower made a horrendous noise when opened.

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Carole

9.1

September 2024

Didn't have the breakfast but the setup looked great. Liked the fact that parking was on-site.

Didn't like that one has to pay extra for the parking. For the price that one pays for the stay you would think parking would be included for 1 vehicle.

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Debbie

9.1

March 2025

The breakfast was good with a variety of items. However, the bread items were hard/stale and the coffee canisters were out a few if the days we were there.

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Luke

10

January 2024

It was a very nice stay. The lobby was a modern and clean vibe, which was very in step with the entire experience.

I think that the only thing that could've been improved was on the breakfast front. It didn't seem that the value for the money was worth it.

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Goodtimike

8.2

July 2024

The modern hotel was quite convenient for visit Duke with an easy to use carpark underneath. There also were several F&B outlets located just a short walk away from the hotel. One offers really delicious donuts.

Points of Interest Around AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

12.6mi

Piedmont Triad International Airport

55.8mi

Restaurants

AC Kitchen and Lounge

Cuisines

  • American
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern

Amenities of AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Stay rules - AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the AC Hotel by Marriott Durham, though there may be additional charges.

What are the check-in and check-out times at AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University?

Your reservation at AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University includes a check-in time of 03:00 PM and a check-out time of 12:00 PM.

Is there parking available at AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University?

Yes, there is parking available at AC Hotel by Marriott Durham. The parking is private and located on-site. It cost $20 per day, and there is no need to make a reservation for parking.

What's the nightly rate at AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University?

Room rates at AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University initiate from $161. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.

What are the room types available at AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University?

The AC Hotel by Marriott Durham offers a variety of room types including King Guest Rooms with Sofa Beds and City Views, Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible, Large King Rooms with Sofa Beds and City Views, and Queen Rooms with City Views. The rooms range in size from 280 sqft to 344 sqft and can accommodate between 3 and 4 adults, along with 2 to 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms, and bed sizes include King size beds, Queen size beds, and Sofa beds.

What is there to do in AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University?

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham offers a fitness center as one of its featured amenities. Guests can spend their time at the hotel by utilizing the fitness center to stay active and maintain their workout routine. The hotel does not provide specific details about any other amenities available for guests to enjoy.

Considering the limited information provided, it is likely that guests can also spend their time leisurely by exploring the hotel's surroundings. Durham, North Carolina, where the hotel is located, is known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene. Guests can visit various museums, galleries, and theaters in the area to experience the local culture. Additionally, Durham offers beautiful parks and outdoor spaces where guests can relax and enjoy nature. It is also worth noting that the hotel is conveniently located near downtown Durham, which provides a multitude of dining, shopping, and entertainment options for guests to explore during their stay.

Are there restaurants located within AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University?

Yes, the AC Hotel by Marriott Durham has an on-site restaurant called AC Kitchen and Lounge. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of traditional and modern design. The restaurant serves American and European cuisines.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Durham Duke University accept credit cards and cash payments?

AC Hotel by Marriott Durham does not accept cash payments. They do accept credit cards including Discover, Visa, American Express, JCB, and Mastercard.

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