About Hampton Inn & Suites Durham North I-85
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham North I-85 is conveniently located near downtown Durham, and is close to the Brightleaf Square, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Durham Convention Center.
All 137 air-conditioned rooms offer conveniences such as flat screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, and have free Internet access. Cribs are available on request.
The property offers free self-parking, and fitness and laundry facilities on-site. It has an indoor and an outdoor seasonal pool, as well as a business center and meeting rooms. All common areas have free Wi-Fi access.
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham North I-85 serves a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast, and local restaurants are close by for additional lunch and dinner options.
The hotel is close to local shopping sites such as the Northgate Mall, and local attractions, including the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and the Manbites Dog Theater.
Positive Reviews
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Convenient location
Most guests like that the hotel is conveniently located near a major shopping mall, saying that there are a lot of excellent stores within a walking distance. They also note that there are good restaurants to be found in the close vicinity of the hotel.
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Comfortable, spacious rooms
Many guests say that the rooms are large and clean, especially suits, which can comfortably accommodate large families. They note that the furniture appears to be new, and the beds are very comfortable.
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Nice recreational areas
Most guests are very satisfied with the fitness facilities and the pool area, saying that they are great additions to the property. They note that both areas are clean and maintained, and that the gym has state of the art equipment.
Negative Reviews
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Frustrating Wi-Fi access
Some guests say that the free Wi-Fi is the source of many frustrations, noting that it is great while it is operational. They point out that the connection is not reliable, as Internet disconnects frequently by design, in order to conserve bandwidth. They suggest using a personal data plan if a reliable and uninterrupted connection is required.
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Memorable smell
Several guests note that some parts of the hotel have a particular smell that sort of lingers, and while it is not offensive, it most definitely is noticeable. Some guests describe it as musty, and say that the source might be the dated HVAC system.
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Crowded dining room
Most guests are very pleased with the breakfast offered at the hotel, but some say that the dining room is a bit small. They note that it gets crowded quickly in the mornings, and suggest coming down for breakfast early, in order to enjoy it there, and not have to take it to the room.