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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Durham Convention Center

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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is a vibrant spot in downtown Durham. Relax with drinks at the poolside bar or enjoy breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace. With free WiFi and sun loungers by the seasonal pool, this hotel offers convenience and fun.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
$116 nightly
The total price is $132
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Interior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony view

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
202 N Corcoran St, Durham, NC, 27701

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

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive
  • Durham Station - 6 min walk
  • Cary Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Duke University. After visiting the 24-hour health club for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a seasonal outdoor pool are other features. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 74 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 25 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Fitness center access
    • Health club access
    • In-room bottled water
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 30 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 45.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 25 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night. Facilities include fitness facilities and a swimming pool.
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to November

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Unscripted Durham Hotel
Unscripted Hotel
Unscripted

Frequently asked questions

Does Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 45 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 25 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt and nearby?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt like?

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is in Downtown Durham, a short 6-minute walk from Durham Station and 19 minutes' walk from Duke University. Our travelers say the local area is very walkable.

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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The property offers a convenient location with plenty of dining options within walking distance. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for attending shows at Carolina Theater. Safe area with lots of dining/drinking options.
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cool hotel, great thai restaurant around the corner. I wouldn't waste my time to visit Durham unless I had to go.
Tim, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great staff and location, but the hotel's age is showing. Renovations are needed to eliminate dampness and odor.
Kathleen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific location, beautiful pool area, and very friendly staff!
Jodie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was awesome & room very clean.
Jeneva, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Samantha, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

My reservation through hotel.com is included one breakfast per day, however, the hotel charged my credit card usd 24.73 for two days breakfast, I recd the hotel bill after I left. I sent email on 11/11/2025 requesting for refund, but the hotel does not respond. Can you look inot this issue n adv? Thanks. Joseph Wong
The hotel bill was recd on 11/4 after I check out. It indicated the amount usd24.73 for breakfast.
Che Wo Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very professional and courteous !
Melanie, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I am super proud man made you feel happy to be there
Tom, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service from front desk staffs
Jeremy, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff were the best!
Jamie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room over the was noise. They said breakfast included it was for one person two check in. The girls in the front were very nice
Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Raquel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Room was clean when I arrived but staff quickly took care of it for me and within an hour I was checked in.
catherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to stay if you’re going to a show at the Carolina Theater or DPAC. Both of the night time bartenders were great. We also really enjoyed the DJ.
Allen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun little Hotel.

Fun little hotel. Geared more towards adults. Lobby turned into a night club. Pool area nice but trying to hard to be resort with a pool area that small. I liked the views, location, and style of hotel. Would stay again.
Zachary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super helpful staff,
Bridget, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was easy to check in and out of. The room was very comfortable and clean.
J., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Very friendly staff and very convenient to DPAC. Will definitely stay again!
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are amazing ... best place to stay in durham ... 5 stars all round
paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice.
Bethany Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really like the pool in the view in this hotel is very convenient if you wanna walk around the city.
Tyra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Trisha Leigh, 2-night trip