20 ReviewsProperty Location When you stay at Durham Skyland Magnuson Hotel in Durham, you'll be in a shopping district and within the vicinity of Durham VA Medical Center and Duke University. This hotel is within the region of Carolina Theater and North Carolina Central University. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Free parking is available onsite.
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5400 US Highway 70 W,Durham,NC,United States of America
Property Location When you stay at Durham Skyland Magnuson Hotel in Durham, you'll be in a shopping district and within the vicinity of Durham VA Medical Center and Duke University. This hotel is within the region of Carolina Theater and North Carolina Central University. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Free parking is available onsite.
Rating from 20 reviews
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michael s on 20/07/2016 13:01
This place is terrible. They normally charge $70 nightly rates and $40 to $50 for weekly rates. I caught them several times trying to go up on the price on my receipt. Im certain they don't know their original prices or they treat their rooms like gas and go up and down depending on business. I had a friend from work stay with me and he had used their pool. The next day they told me i had to pay $10 a day for him to use the pool. When i asked them why they told me if i didnt like it i could leave. I was told at the desk when i first arrived that their was a deposit for pets but the app says pet friendly so they are obviously scamming people. This place has a horrible bed bug infestation. I never had bed bugs in my home until i stayed at this hotel and having two kids this makes my blood boil. Ill NEVER stay in another motel again. This one is just as bad as the rest. Take my advice and spend the extra cash to stay somewhere else.
NotMy R on 24/04/2016 19:11
My room lacked toilet paper; the refrigerator stopped working sometime overnight; the tv channels were lousy; and you don't even get those small containers of shampoo, etc., they put dispensers on the walls instead, like in a restroom at an airport. These people are cheap cheap cheap.
Susan M on 25/02/2016 17:31
We love staying here when returning to Duke for medical check-ups. We have been coming here for 4 years 2-3 times a year. Albeit a bit older than many hotels, the rooms are always clean and the management is helpful. We come, check in knowing we have tv, wifi, microwave and a refrigerator, a quiet nite's rest near the forest , and easy access to I-85 or Rt 70. Only 15 minutes from Duke. Rates are quite reasonable. There is an outdoor pool and playground too.
Aaron P on 16/11/2015 02:29
This is now called the Durham Skyland Magnuson Hotel or the Skyland Inn. Either way, I will not be visiting again. This is a run-down hotel that has made updates to keep it from going under. But it is in an area that just feels like a total remodel of the property would not bring the profits needed to justify such an investment. Room smelled slightly of smoke, chair was torn up, front door didn't seal well, "breakfast" was less than desirable, I heard complaints of other heaters in rooms not working, but staff was fine. $50 a night was more than I would spend on a room here in the future but if that is all you can afford, then the place was safe, the bed was comfy, and the room was clean.
Bob L on 20/05/2014 17:35
This is an old Best Western or similar type of chain hotel now owned by individuals. Knowing you are going to a Mom and Pop place your expectations should be on cleanliness and ability to sleep.
The owners and other family members were super nice and helpful, The grounds were clean and so was the room. They do have a few weekly rentals and the people who rent are the salt of the earth, actually, a lot of fun if you chat with them.
I met another family staying there, the husband was business traveller and thought it was fine, his wife was a bit pickier... We all agreed we there to hang our heads at night and not planning the vacation at the unit.
I'll be back, it is one the cleanest and quieter Mom & Pops in the area.
