I stayed at this hotel because it was located close to a job interview and was inexpensive.

The lobby smelled like mothballs, which did not give a good first impression.

My room door did not open - the key card worked, but the door stuck. When I inquired at the front desk I was told "you're doing it wrong." The front desk staff accompanied me upstairs, and also could not open the door. After about ten attempts the door opened, but it stuck on the carpet and could barely be opened; the staff said "well just jiggle the handle to open it," and walked away.

The room itself was filthy. There were appalling stains on the chairs, the carpet was covered in dirt, there were holes in the bathroom walls, and there were crumbs in the bed.

I called the Days Inn customer service, and they filed an official complaint, and said I would hear from the manager in 3 business days.

In the morning it took a long time to open the door, because it stuck on the carpet on the inside, which was clearly a terrible fire hazard. I insisted upon a new room, and was given one that was equally dirty, although the door opened properly. The ceramic soap dish in the shower was broken, leaving a very sharp edge that I cut myself on twice in the shower.

I never heard from the hotel manager. I followed up with the Days Inn customer service line, only to be told that the corporation had no role in day-to-day management, and I had to direct all communication to the franchisee. It has been over two weeks and I have not hear from the franchise manager. Days Inn continues to refuse to take responsibility for their franchises' filthy and unsafe hotel.

This is a company that does not stand by their product and does not offer appropriate customer service. It's not worth the money, there are plenty of reasonably priced hotels in Durham other than the Days Inn. Stay at one of them instead.

I stayed at the Days Inn and found that for the value and comfort, i was very pleased. I had a room with 1 king size bed and was very comfotable. The hotel is located off the main street and there was no noise even being so close to the interstate. I would stay there again if I had the need to and would recommend it to all my friend in need of a hotel that was inexpensive and comfotable.

My fiance' and I have a long distance relationship and we decided to meet at the Days Inn in Durham, NC. I thought that the price and photos of the room, along with the location, seemed to be a perfect choice for us. However, the paint in the rooms is falling off of the cracked walls. The recycliner in the room, along with the other furniture belonged in the dump, and to top it off the maid service opened up our door to enter 3 different times in one day without knocking and we were in the room.
The management refused to provide anything for a discount and barely apologized for the intrusion.
I would not recommend this hotel to anyone!!!

I stayed at the hotel during graduation coz all the others were booked by then. Being the closest to Duke I rented it thinking its just for a day, it cant be that bad..But guess what it was that bad and worse!! Where do I begin- The place smelt damp and odd, carpet was sticky, the curtains were hanging loose without rings, the AC was not working, the sheets were smelly, the approach was bad and not clean. The extrior of the hotel looked shady and in dire need of a coat of paint. I did not try the breakfast and definitely did not touch the complimentary coffee.
I asked for an iron to be sent and had to repeat my request 3 times before I could get one and then when I did, the water in the steam iron was leaking and I didn't wanna stain my clothes so I just returned it.
I dont think I would ever want to go back, I'd rather pitch a tent and stay outside than return.