Reviews of Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
301 Residence Inn Boulevard, Durham, NC 27713, United States of America
#50 of 71 hotels in Durham
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1067 hotel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.0
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
7.7
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.9
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Free Wifi
7.1
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Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Gisela
United States of America17 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility/Hearing Accessible
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Lori
United States of America4 Reviews6.0“Conveniently located”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I booked this hotel because it was pet friendly however they did not tell me they were going to charge me $100 until after I left the property. When I booked it it said charges may apply but they never mentioned anything until I saw a $100 charge on my card. I think that’s ridiculous for one night for one pet! Because of that I would not stay again.
Located right off of the highway, clean and quiet, pet friendly
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Blossom
Hong Kong1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no cleaning service facilities a bit worn out
good location staff are helpful
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Donna
United States of America1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When booked at hotels.com Said Breakfast served Only coffee available
The front desk very friendly and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Angela
United States of America18 Reviews8.0“Generally a nice, clean, safe and friendly staffed hotel.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough luggage carts for checking in/out!! Only 2 for entire hotel. There were two lights/lamps with burned out light bulbs in my room!! Towel bar at sink fell off the wall when I reached for a hand towel. The bathtub surface has no mat nor anything to keep from being very slippery!! Very dangerous!! Mini fridg had cooling issues!! Had hand towel laying on a shelf to keep water from dripping from freezer part!! This Sonesta has changed ownership. The new owners are not too concerned with repairs, normal necessities or any nice amenities!! Their real glasses are no longer provided for drinking from & replaced with very cheap paper thin plastic cups!! Not like it used to b a year ago!! Declined!!
Always clean!!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Kenneth
United States of America8 Reviews8.0“Best value and location for working in rtp”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed could be firmer/newer
Great value and location and best hotel coffee around
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Jasmon
United States of America6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smelt like smoke when u enter the hotel room.
The room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Mark
United States of America12 Reviews8.0“Decent hotel in a very pleasant area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Like so many other hotels these days, it suffered from the fact that a lot of marijuana smokers think the "No Smoking" policy only applies to cigarettes. There was a consistent smell of pot in the hallway leading to our room and occasionally the smell would drift into our room causing us to open the balcony door on cold evenings.
Great location. Very quiet area but still close to many options for dining and shopping.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Katherine
United States of America4 Reviews8.0“It was comfortable.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No microwave in the room or continental breakfast.
Close to work location and shopping.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Heather
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“I would stay here again, but hopefully the carpets will be gone.”- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The carpet smelled musty
The staff were fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Kelsey
United States of America1 review6.0“It did the job. Somewhere to shower and sleep. The staff members were very nice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was extremely outdated, shower faucet was improperly installed, the toilet handle had to be “wiggled” constantly. Would be a nice place if they did some remodeling in the rooms and actually offered breakfast.
They didn’t offer breakfast at that location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Ivy
United States of America1 review9.0“Overall a good stay just the hot water was an issue for me.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no hot water for showering.
Sanjay was very nice and accommodating. Made me want to come back again next year.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Ladydujour
United States of America1 review9.0“It was a nice comfortable hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
there was no breakfast served
Pet friendly and the price for a pet was reasonable
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Geneva
United States of America1 review8.0“The young man at the desk was outstanding and I love the fact that he was very patient.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
I could here what sounded like water running all night other then that everything was good. A little disappointed that you only served coffee plus no favor cream for the coffee only half & half.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Dwaain
United States of America13 Reviews7.0Good- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My room smelled like smoke and weed
Quiet clean and close to highway and restaurants
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Calvin
United States of America3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Family with young children
- • King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility/Hearing Accessible
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wifi wouldn't let me sign in. Other than that it was a great property and I'll be staying again.
Was clean and the staff in the front office were nice and easy to communicate with. The property was clean and was good price for the property. I will be staying again if the price stays at a reasonable price.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Azaria
United States of America6 Reviews9.0“Excellent staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No breakfast
Nice and clean room
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Ta-tianah
United States of America1 review9.0“My family and I enjoyed ourselves.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would have been lovely to experience the bistro. Not sure if they closed it permanently or what. Plus that area could be use for a complimentary breakfast.
The location was excellent being not far from a lot of restaurants.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Margaret
United States of America1 review1 helpful vote9.0“Not bad but need to manage the urine smell in the facility.”- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some urine smell
Location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Jesse
United States of America1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast, a few lights were out in the room
No breakfast offered
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Mark
United States of America12 Reviews6.0“Decent place, but strong smell of weed ruined it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Overall, I would give a higher rating if not for the fact of a strong odor of marijuana in the hallway which at times seeped into our room. It got bad enough to make us open up the sliding door on a cold night. This was not the smell of a one-time pot smoker ignoring the rules. This was the stench of ongoing, continuous rudeness of weed smokers who feel that “no smoking” only applies to cigarettes.
Good location close to a lot but tucked away in a quiet location.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Mark
United States of America12 Reviews7.0“Comfortable stay, but the hotel should crack down on pot smoking in the property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No breakfast. The lobby had a great little mini-kitchen area but it wasn't utilized. Only coffee. Also, many of the common areas (especially 2nd floor hallway) had a stench from pot smoking. The last night was especially bad and the smell even leaked into our room.
The location was great. Close to many things but tucked away in a quiet corner.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Precious
United States of America5 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The ice machine was down I wish I had a balcony room and I wish I could smoke
Sonjah was great yesterday was his birthday I hope you had a great night when he got off last night. I like the quietness
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Kenneth
United States of America8 Reviews8.0“Functional and clean”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility/Hearing Accessible
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great value and location, clean room and decent bed. Great coffee.
Stayed in February 2024
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