Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is centrally located in Durham, a 4-minute walk from Durham Convention Center and 5 minutes by foot from Durham Performing Arts Center. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Durham Bulls Athletic Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Duke University.
What's nearby
Durham Performing Arts Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Durham Bulls Athletic Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Duke University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
North Carolina Central University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Duke University Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Durham Station - 6 min walk
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Daily Beer Bar - 3 min walk
The Oak House at Durham - 2 min walk
Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas - 2 min walk
Viceroy - 3 min walk
Counting House - 2 min walk
About this property
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour health club and a rooftop terrace
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt has a restaurant on site.
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.
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)
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
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
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 45.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 17.01 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Fitness center access
Health club access
In-room bottled water
Phone calls
Pool access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from June to November
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Unscripted Durham Hotel
Unscripted Hotel
Unscripted
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Air conditioning was not working. Reported to desk, when we went out. Returned at bedtime, still not working. Was not offered another room . At checkout, I inquired about a discount or refund. Was offered points towards a future stay. Won't be a future stay.
Our stay was phenomenal. We only stayed for one night on a road trip with our 8 month old golden retriever. They were super dog friendly and went out of their way to send dog friendly restaurant recommendations and gave her a bag of branded treats. I thought I was going to not like the internal no window room but I didn’t even notice that it wasn’t there!
Will definitely stay again on another trip to Durham.
Genevieve
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Kim
Travelled with partner
25 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
It’s okay. Kind of reminds of an old beach motel. The pool was extremely dirty but it was windy as all get out that day. Rooms were fine. Staff was excellent and extremely helpful.
The Unscripted Durham is a hotel I see often when I come to town and have always wanted to stay here. It did not disappoint!!! My boyfriend and I traveled from Philadelphia and the room was just what we needed after our long drive. Our clean, comfortable, spacious room overlooked the Bull downtown and pool area. The staff were very friendly and knowledgable and we felt right at home away from home.
It was honestly a great stay nice bed. Nice TV nice area. One thing I didn’t like is why does the shower not have a door? I didn’t get that part water all over the floor everywhere but other than that pretty dope spot.
Had to request shampoo & conditioner as none in room. Very basic set up for price - knew it was windowless but still paid $800 for 2 nights as went to an event. The TV only worked for first night - requested service 3 times and was told they would be at room shortly but no one ever arrived. Could not access Amazon or Netflix either. The TV was located to right of bed - but the bed faces forward so awkward setup. Had prepaid parking but had failed to give us a code to scan when left parking lot so paid extra. Offered a free VIP breakfast downstairs and only one staff member working doing the ordering, cooking, waitressing and fulfilling other orders. Poor woman was working really hard. Waited 35 mins and left as restaurant was filling up and people getting antsy
The positives were amazing location downtown and really comfortable bed. Just disappointing service and amenities for the price. Staff were helpful and pleasant every time we approached them but eventually we just accepted were not getting any requests fulfilled so didn’t spend much time in room
The receptionist was awesome, friendly and helpful. The website said the pool wasn’t open yet which was untrue for guests staying there, it was closed for visitors until a later date.
VIP included breakfast which was very limited but coffee plentiful, and the host for breakfast was delightful. They stored my luggage for a few hours, it felt safe and the receptionist was very helpful and accommodating!