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7.3

277 reviews

Unscripted Durham

Unscripted Durham

202 Corcoran Street, Durham, 27701, North Carolina, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Unscripted Durham

Welcome to Unscripted Durham, the perfect hotel for travelers seeking an unforgettable stay in the heart of Durham, North Carolina. With its prime location just 0.2mi from the city center, you'll be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of this charming city from the moment you arrive.

This 3-star hotel boasts 277 glowing reviews, a testament to its excellence in hospitality. With prices starting from just $152, Unscripted Durham offers incredible value for money. The address, 202 Corcoran Street, ensures you're conveniently located near all the attractions, restaurants, and shops that Durham has to offer.

Unscripted Durham is not your average hotel experience. You'll have access to a range of fantastic amenities, including a free outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a sun deck for those lazy afternoons. The hotel also offers parking (at extra charges) and is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along for the adventure. After a day of exploring, relax in the bar or dine at the on-site restaurant, where you'll be treated to a delicious meal. With its non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, and free toiletries, Unscripted Durham ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests. Don't miss out on this exciting and unique hotel experience during your visit to Durham!

Unscripted Durham doesn't just offer great amenities and affordable prices, but it also welcomes your furry friends with open arms! Yes, that's right, this hotel is pet-friendly, making it the perfect choice for those traveling with their beloved pets. Whether you have a dog, cat, or any other small pet, you can bring them along for the adventure (charges may apply). Don't miss out on the opportunity to create lasting memories with your four-legged companion in the heart of Durham!

When it comes to the pool, Unscripted Durham takes it to another level. Picture yourself lounging on the sun deck, sipping a refreshing cocktail, and enjoying stunning city views. The hotel features an outdoor rooftop pool, making it a fantastic spot to unwind and soak up the sun during the summer season. Take a dip, cool off, and take in the breathtaking surroundings. It's the perfect way to relax and make the most of your stay at Unscripted Durham.

Hungry? Look no further than The Patio, the on-site restaurant at Unscripted Durham. With its family-friendly ambiance and American cuisine, this restaurant offers delicious meals that will satisfy your taste buds. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients, all within steps of your hotel room. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a delectable dinner, The Patio has got you covered. Treat yourself to a culinary experience that will leave you wanting more.

At Unscripted Durham, we aim to provide an exceptional hotel experience that goes beyond the ordinary. With its pet-friendly policy, rooftop pool, and on-site restaurant, this hotel ensures that your stay is both memorable and enjoyable. So why settle for an ordinary hotel when you can have an extraordinary experience? Book your stay at Unscripted Durham and embark on a journey filled with adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable moments in vibrant Durham, North Carolina.

Closest airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

10.3mi

Piedmont Triad International Airport

58.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Queen Room, City View

1 Queen Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Enjoy the breathtaking city view from our Queen Room, perfect for two adults and one child. Relax in the comfort of our Queen size bed and indulge in the amenities like a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator. Stay cool with air conditioning and enjoy peace of mind with hypoallergenic facilities.

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Studio, King

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Experience the epitome of comfort in our King Studio, a spacious and luxurious double room that includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a hypoallergenic king size bed. Enjoy a relaxing stay with a refrigerator, air conditioning, and free toiletries provided, ensuring your every need is met during your stay.

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King Room, Pool View

1 King Size Bed

200 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible, Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

200 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our Queen Room with two spacious queen beds, overlooking the beautiful pool and featuring a convenient roll-in shower. Enjoy top-notch amenities like a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning in this smoke-free oasis that can accommodate 4 adults and 3 children.

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King Room, City View

1 King Size Bed

240 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Experience the ultimate comfort and luxury in our King Room with City View. This spacious room features a plush King size bed, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Enjoy a relaxing stay with modern amenities and stunning views of the city.

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Petite, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

120 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The single room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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King Room, Accessible, City View

1 King Size Bed

240 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Indulge in our spacious King Room with stunning city views featuring a roll-in shower, perfect for a comfortable stay for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning while relaxing in our hypoallergenic space.

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Petite, Queen, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

120 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The single room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Corner, King, City View

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 2 Queen, Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Two Queen Beds Pool View

King Room

1 King Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Inner King Size Bed

Guest reviews

7.3

277 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

Featured reviews:

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Karen

9.1

May 2023

I loved the friendly staff, great location, and mad men decor. It was very colorful and lively. The bar by the rooftop pool was lots of fun with nice appetizers. Doug took care of us at the poolside bar and gave us recommendations on downtown spots. The place was immaculately clean and the bed super comfortable.

I was there for a week and there were no drawers to unpack into and not enough hangers for an entire week in the closet. Showers designed without closing doors so you will get some H2O on the bathroom floor. Minor issues though and if I was not there an entire week I would likely not have noticed.

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Eli

10

June 2023

With a very lively atmosphere into the eve and a beyond sanitary room involving a great view, my two day stay at Unscripted was remarkable. The staff members, with a friendly manor, are quick to help with anything asked. Overall, a beyond pleasant experience with this location and would recommend this place to any group or individual, especially those looking for easy parking and room access from car.

The shower in my king room did not have the ability to close it but the glass enclosure was sufficient for keeping water off the bathroom floor(likely modern style I don’t understand; looks very nice). The thermostat was difficult to dial in. Not sure if it was operator error but toward the end of the stay, I got it in check (certainly my own fault for not asking any questions).

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Myra

8.2

September 2023

Room and location was very, very good. The pool was excellent, refreshingly cool! Never saw anyone caring or testing water quality, but all appeared excellent. They allowed us to bring a guest, my son we were visiting, to the pool also.

Music was stuck on one genre and abit too loud. The DJ was non-responsive to my request to turn it down and motioned to another employee that was in 'charge'. Not allowed to bring outside drink or snacks, but they do have available drink and food, so very understandable!

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Peri

9.1

May 2023

The layout in the room was nice. The room was clean. The bedding was extremely comfortable. We stayed in one of the rooms with no windows, so the room was pitch dark (great for day sleeping or sleeping in). The food at The Patio was good. I had the Reuben sliders. The whole place was beautifully decorated. The front desk and housekeeping staff were friendly. Location is walking distance to DPAC.

The only complaints would be we could hear a cart rolling overhead while in our room, and we had to wait a while for a waitress at The Patio to even bring us a menu.

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Connor

9.1

April 2023

Location is top notch! Pool was closed during my stay, which is a bummer as the patio seems like it would be a fantastic place to hangout. Breakfast was nonexistent, but it's close enough to plenty of breakfast locations.

There wasn't really a breakfast offered, and the pool was closed during my stay. There is a small eatery on the patio, which was closed as well. Couldn't find any ice machines either, staff was very friendly though!

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Jaime

9.1

July 2022

Excellent location - very easy to walk to many shops and restaurants. The decor and theming in the lobby and rooms were hip and fresh. The rooms were comfortable and the bathrooms were spacious. this was a great hotel for couples, people looking to have a late night at the pool bar, or just looking for fun.

The hotel itself is great and staff were so friendly, but it is not the type of hotel you want to go for if you are looking for a quiet relaxing night where you can get a good night of sleep. the DJ was playing music until 11 and all rooms face the pool (I think) where the DJ was blasting music. This isn’t a problem, per say, but we should have considered it before booking.

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Theodore

10

April 2022

I stayed in a King Size room with a city view. The view was great, the room was very clean, bed was super comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I also love the location... within walking distance of amazing restaurants, bars, live entertainment, and a great walking/running/biking trail. Unscripted is my favorite Durham hotel. Thank you for everything!

I did have a little trouble regulating the temperature in the room, not sure if it was the room or my lack of skill as to how to use the thermostat. I probably should have called down to the front desk, but, I did not take the time to do that, so, that was my fault. Otherwise, a fabulous stay as always.

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Logan

9.1

May 2022

We LOVED the experience at The Patio! The location itsself was also amazing - so walkable. We loved the aesthetic of the common areas and felt a great energy and vibe. Parking was also super convenient.

It felt like we paid for more luxury but there really werent any amenities. The morning coffee was less than average and it felt weird to not have little waters, snacks available more accessible. The staff at the Patio was also complete opposite of the staff at the hotel. Besides Sonny - he was awesome!

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Jenny

8.2

August 2021

Loved the lobby and the fun evening vibe with live music. Loved the pool during the day. Staff were wonderful. Love the fact this hotel is pet friendly. Will definitely stay again.

Really not a lot we didn't like

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Mike

10

July 2023

Right in the heart of cool new Durham. Our room was fantastic . Request City View and 2nd floor. Unless you want the pumping music of the pool bar filling your room until 11 am (which is cool if you want that).

Points of Interest Around Unscripted Durham

Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

10.3mi

Piedmont Triad International Airport

58.4mi

Restaurants

The Patio

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Rooftop

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Unscripted Durham

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Unscripted Durham

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Unscripted Durham

Does Unscripted Durham have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Unscripted Durham. However, please note that there may be charges associated with bringing your pet along.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Unscripted Durham?

Planning to stay at Unscripted Durham? Kindly note that you can check in after 03:00 PM and before 12:00 PM is when you'll need to check out.

Is free parking available at Unscripted Durham?

Yes, there is parking available at Unscripted Durham. Guests can park on site at a cost of $20 per day. The parking is public parking, and reservations are not required.

What are the rates at Unscripted Durham?

Unscripted Durham's room rates start around $152. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

What are the room types available at Unscripted Durham?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Quadruple rooms with two queen beds and pool views, Double rooms with king or queen beds and city views, Single occupancy rooms with queen beds, and Double rooms with king beds and roll-in showers. None of the rooms allow smoking. The rooms accommodate different numbers of adults and children, with the maximum occupancy being 4 adults and 3 children. The bed sizes range from queen to king.

How can guests spend their time at Unscripted Durham?

At Unscripted Durham, guests can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, bask under the beach umbrellas, or lounge on the beach chairs. For those looking to unwind, the bar is a great place to enjoy a refreshing drink.

Active guests can visit the fitness center to stay in shape or soak up the sun on the sun deck. In the evenings, guests can indulge in the evening entertainment options provided by the hotel.

Guests also have access to the on-site restaurant, The Patio, which offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves American cuisine.

Additionally, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool located on the rooftop, providing a unique and picturesque setting for a swim or relaxation.

Can guests use a pool at Unscripted Durham?

The hotel has one pool. It is an outdoor pool located on the rooftop. However, it is only available seasonally.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Unscripted Durham?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called The Patio. The restaurant offers American cuisine and has a family-friendly ambiance.

Can I use my credit card at Unscripted Durham?

No, you cannot use cash at Unscripted Durham. However, you can use your credit card, including Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express, to make payment at the hotel.