Traveling with wife and 2 kids. Hotel is a bit older. Some signs of age but no real issues. Seemed like a good area. Several eateries within walking distance. Kids loved the outdoor pool. Decent size and clean. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Room in good shape and clean. Only complaint were the beds. Very, very soft and for me, very uncomfortable. They appeared to be in good shape, so I can only assume that they were ordered that way. At least go with something middle of the road, not too soft, not too firm.

I was traveling with my daughter to tour Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill. This hotel is convenient to Duke and a short distance away from Chapel Hill.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Breakfast is at the customer's expense in the hotel but the coffee is complimentary.
There are no fast food options in this area if you want a quick meal.
We ate breakfast at Elmo's Diner on 9th Street.

great hotel. Clean rooms, very nice staff. Was not pleased to pay $10 for all you can eat breakfast. I dont eat enough but the food was good.

Stayed at this hotel for one night during a business trip. I wanted a hotel that was clean, convenient, and inexpensive. The Courtyard fit all of those needs and more. Room was clean, hotel has plenty of amenities including a free business center, and wireless in the room was free. Got the room for about $130, which was a reasonable price given the quality of the hotel, and much cheaper than other options in the area. Staff was very friendly and accomodating.

Only complaint is that staff provided conflicting information on transportation options. The first time I called, they told me I could get a taxi from the airport for $50 or a "black car" for more than that. They also told me the only way to get to the Duke campus was to hire a taxi, which would run about $10. The next time I called, they told me I could get a Super Shuttle from the airport, which would cost about $20, and that the only way to get to the Duke campus from the hotel was--again--to hire a taxi. When I got to the hotel (I took SuperShuttle, the cheapest of the 3 options), I found out that it had a free shuttle to Duke and that I would not have to take a taxi to the campus.

Overall, though, a very good experience and a very good hotel. I'll stay here again when in Durham.