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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Durham Convention Center

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Balcony view
Lobby
Studio, 1 King Bed
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC, 27701
  • Place, Durham Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony view

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Interior)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (WITH ROLL-IN SHOWER)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Interior)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Durham

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt puts you in the heart of Durham, within just a 10-minute stroll of Durham Convention Center and Durham Performing Arts Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Durham hotel include Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Duke University.

What's nearby

  • Durham Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Duke University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min walk
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Daily Beer Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oak House at Durham - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ninth Street Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bad Machines - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Durham Convention Center
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 45.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in November.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Unscripted Durham Hotel
Unscripted Hotel
Unscripted

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt on 2 Mar 2026 start from NZ$229.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Yep, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt has a self car park for USD 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt have a pool?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from June to November.

Is Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and an outdoor pool, it's no surprise that Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is a hit with families.

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

No, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Monday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sorien

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudine

The hotel has a really unconventional setup, rooms either don't have windows, or halfwalls with the door (very much like motels) and its quite noise so your options are not really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of restaurants and activities nearby. However, I had booked a king room a couple of months ago, but when we checked in, I was told they were sold out and so they offered a queen room with no other options. We still had to pay $25 for parking and he offered a drink to make up for it. Then, there was only a partial roll of toilet paper in the room and didn’t realize this until settled in and refrigerator wasn’t plugged in so we had to plug it in and wait for it to cool but had cold drinks we needed to put in it. We could have called and had them deal with it and bring more supplies, but when you are paying over$300/night you expect the room to be ready and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, room was large and very clean, location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were ok. Nothing great. The outside of the rooms really looks run down. The staff was not very helpful. They gave us a list of restaurants in the area on the day we left. There is no breakfast at all. One coffee pot. So no decafee coffee. No juice. No nothing. Holiday in. Is a better hotel. I would stay at any hotel besides this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for attending shows at Carolina Theater. Safe area with lots of dining/drinking options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ebony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty linen. I had to move rooms. Very unfortunate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Spot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua, Annapolis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elgin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just not Happy with this Motel … all room doors are on the outside of the room … we have been locked out 3 times … leaving us stuck out side in the cold Becky’s the room key dose not work … this has been a nightmare
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inez

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Norris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Not a lot of service or amenities that I expected from a Hyatt hotel. If you’re looking for a clean well located place to rest your head - this will work. Central location is great but if you are worried about noise this isn’t the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SHANIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Unscripted Durham for one night while in town for the Chris Brown concert. Overall, it was a clean, comfortable and simple stay. The location is definitely a plus. It’s within walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops, which made it really convenient. Parking is $25 per night, but you do get unlimited in-and-out access, so that was nice. The room itself was pretty basic but did exactly what it needed to do for a short stay. Nothing overly fancy, but comfortable and clean. Would I stay here again? Yes, especially for a quick trip or concert weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Princess

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty basic Motel level property

As long as you don't expect anything more than what you would find at a mid-range motel-it's fine. Very basic rooms, somewhat noisy, nothing to write home about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All the charm of a mid-level motel

Unfortunately the choice of hotels in Durham is pretty terrible. The Unscripted is basically at the level of a mid-range motel. Very basic and uninspiring. As long as all you are looking for is just a clean motel room-it's fine. If you want something more luxurious (as we did) then it's a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kay

Travelled with group
When we arrived, we were told one of the rooms we booked was not available and they have no backups available for us because they well oversold. I had a reservation for 2 rooms, both with 2 queens to accommodate 7 guests but they had nothing else available except for a single queen- accessibility room and they might be able to add a cot but it would be against fire code. We opted for the full refund. I don’t think I will be booking through Expedia or Hyatt again anytime soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eliot

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location, but the hotel's age is showing. Renovations are needed to eliminate dampness and odor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool hotel, great thai restaurant around the corner. I wouldn't waste my time to visit Durham unless I had to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025