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Hilton Durham near Duke University

3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC, USA, 27705-2328
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08/12/2025 - 02/28/2026
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About us

The Hilton Durham near Duke University is located in a quiet setting convenient to Duke University, Duke Medical Center, Research Triangle Park (RTP), the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University (NCCU), quality shopping and downtown Durham. Only minutes away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The Hilton Durham near Duke University offers attractive surroundings and attentive, individualized service to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of your stay. Complimentary wireless internet service is provided in all guest accommodations and public areas of the hotel. We offer a full line of Starbucks coffee services, 24 hour complimentary business center, courtesy shuttle within five mile radius of the hotel and a state of the art fitness center on site.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1987
Renovated2012
Total meeting space12,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms196
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • Business center

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 14, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,080 sq. ft.
Space (private)
12,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
3,312 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
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University Ballroom
4,080 sq. ft.
80 x 51 sq. ft.
15 ft.
600
159
375
600
510
300
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Trinity Ballroom
3,312 sq. ft.
72 x 46 sq. ft.
14 ft.
390
-
280
390
365
200
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University Ballroom 3
1,326 sq. ft.
26 x 51 sq. ft.
15 ft.
200
53
125
200
170
100
50
-
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Trustees 1
520 sq. ft.
26 x 20 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
9
32
30
50
30
18
16
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Trinity A
552 sq. ft.
24 x 23 sq. ft.
14 ft.
65
18
46
65
62
35
20
-
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Empire Ballroom
3,224 sq. ft.
62 x 52 sq. ft.
12 ft.--------
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University Ballroom 1
1,326 sq. ft.
26 x 51 sq. ft.
15 ft.
200
53
125
200
170
100
50
-
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Trustees 2
520 sq. ft.
26 x 20 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
9
32
30
50
30
18
16
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Executive Boardroom
345 sq. ft.
15 x 23 sq. ft.
8 ft.
20
-
14
20
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14
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
196
Single (1 bed)
117
Double (2 beds)
76
Suites
14
Tax rate
13.5%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 13.8 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $5.00/day )
Bus parking

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2 mi
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Durham, NC, US 27708
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Duke University Medical Center
University
2 mi
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Research Triangle Park (RTP)
Business district
8 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Airport
12 mi
Nasher Museum of Art
Museum
3 mi
Durham Bulls Baseball Park
Recreation
5 mi

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of individual reservations is required 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid fee.

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Hilton Durham near Duke University Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Durham near Duke University's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Durham near Duke University have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Durham near Duke University and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Durham near Duke University's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Durham near Duke University developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Durham near Duke University clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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