Situated between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic coastline, Durham, North Carolina has been called the "City of Medicine" and "Bull City." It is home to Research Triangle Park, Duke University and North Carolina Central Universities.
The Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball team plays in Durham and the city has an abundance of art and science museums, over 300 restaurants and highly regarded medical facilities. Of the many retail establishments in Durham, the Northgate Mall is strategically positioned near both universities. It houses more than 100 shops and restaurants as well as a carousel and movie theater. A number of hotels are located within 10 miles of the Northgate Mall.
Red Roof Inn Durham Triangle Park
Located a few miles away from Northgate Mall, the Red Roof Inn Durham Triangle Park is situated close to Raleigh Triangle Park and is seven miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The Museum of Life and Science, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and the Durham Bulls Baseball Athletic Park where the Durham Bulls play are all located within a 20-minute drive of the hotel.
While this two-star hotel (rated by the Free Hotel Guide) does not offer on site amenities like a pool, fitness center or restaurant, rooms do include free local calls and wireless Internet service. Parking is free.
America's Best Value Inn Durham
Located less than one mile northwest of Northgate Mall, America's Best Value Inn is close to Duke University Medical Center and VA Hospital as well as Duke University. The hotel provides a free shuttle to all three places. According to the Free Hotel Guide, this is a two-star hotel.
This spacious and well-appointed inn offers guests an outdoor pool and a park with barbecue grills. Laundry facilities are offered as well as a business conference rooms and scenic walking trails along the border of the hotel. All rooms feature a free continental breakfast, high-speed Internet access, free local phone calls and complimentary cable television.
Comfort Inn Durham
Located about eight miles south of Northgate Mall, Comfort Inn Durham is a two-star hotel (rated by the Free Hotel Guide) that is close to Durham universities, the airport, retail shops and restaurants. Meridian Business Park is minutes away and Southpoint Mall is also close as well. The hotel welcomes guests with pets and offers free wireless Internet service, complimentary hot continental breakfast and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies each evening.
Local calls are free and a local newspaper is left at the guest's door each morning during the week. All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, plus there is a fitness center.
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