The Courtyard Durham hotel is located in downtown Durham one and a half miles from Duke University and seven miles from Bennett Place. Other nearby attractions include the Museum of Life Science, and the Sara P Duke Gardens. The Courtyard Durham Hotel has meeting space for small groups. After a long day of meetings and sightseeing guests can relax by the hotel outdoor swimming pool or work out in the hotels fitness center. For the guests dining needs the Courtyard café is open for a traditional breakfast buffet every morning. There are also some restaurants nearby such as the China King, Shoney's, El Corral, Papas Grill, and Sal's Pizza.
The beautifully appointed guest rooms are furnished with the guests comfort in mind. The rooms come with thoughtful amenities such as cable TVs, pay-per-view movies, coffee makers, Internet access, hair dryers, desks, and iron and ironing boards. A host of fine services will ensure the stay is most enjoyable.

$25 Gift Card
Book a weekend stay in a "$25 Gift Card" rate category from September 29 - November 22, 2009, for travel from October 2 - December 13, 2009, and receive a voucher redeemable for either one $25 NFLshop.com or one $25 TicketsNow.com online gift card. Each stay also qualifies for a chance to win a trip to New York City to meet football commentator James Brown at a taping of his show:

Grand Prize: Trip for 2 to New York City to meet football commentator James Brown at a taping of his show, plus round-trip airfare and a 2-night stay at Courtyard by Marriott

1st Prize: 50-inch flat-screen TV

2nd Prize: Courtyard by Marriott gift card

Offer valid for weekend stays October 2, 2009 - December 13, 2009 at participating Courtyard by Marriott hotels in the USA and Canada. Stays must be booked September 29 - November 22, 2009. Only one Voucher per room per stay provided at check-in. Guest has 30 days from check-out date to redeem the Voucher and receive the promotional NFLshop.com or TicketsNow.com gift card claim code. Gift card claim codes do not expire and are subject to the terms and conditions described on the websites of the respective providers. Gift code distributed in US dollars. A limited number of rooms are available and black- out dates or other restrictions may apply. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotels, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Must be a registered guest to receive offer. Offer not available for groups of 10 or more. Limited quantities available while supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions will be issued. Canadian recipients will receive their gift in US dollars, and all purchases on NFLshop.com and TicketsNow.com will be in US dollars. Void where prohibited. Promotion ends December 13, 2009. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE COURTYARD GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) AND CANADA 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID IN QUEBEC AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends December 13, 2009. For Official Rules, alternate method of entry, to opt-out, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit www.courtyard.com/biggame. Winners will be notified by e-mail. If Canadian resident, mathematical skill-testing question to be correctly answered in order to win. 3 Sweepstakes prizes (approximate retail values from $2,500 USD to $500) available to be won. Sponsor: Marriott International, Inc., 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817, U.S.A. Ask your Courtyard representative about the Official Rules for the promotion or visit www.courtyard.com/biggame.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Duke University 3.2 km / 2 mi
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Durham Bulls Athletic Park 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Carolina Theater 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
North Carolina Central University 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Kenan Stadium 17 km / 10.6 mi

The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott Durham is Raleigh, NC (RDU Raleigh Durham Intl.) 21.7 km / 13.5 mi.