4700 Guardian Drive
Durham, NC 27703
Chain: "Marriott Hotels
The 225-room Marriott Research Triangle Park is located in the center of the 7,000-acre Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the United States with over 100 research and development companies. The six-story, non-smoking hotel offers quality accommodation at an affordable price for both the business and leisure traveler. The full-service hotel has seven meeting rooms for business or social functions. The largest can accommodate 300 guests. The hotel is close to five golf courses and premium shopping at Southpoint Mall. Area attractions and landmarks include the North Carolina Botanical Gardens, Raleigh Civic Center, Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Durham Bulls Ballpark and the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.
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This Marriott hotel completed a $6 million renovation in 2008 that transformed the lobby, restaurant and guest rooms into a contemporary and stylish haven. Hotel clients who stayed here before and after the transformation were most impressed. One thing that did not change was the friendly and efficient service. Plus points, according to those who have stayed here, are the spacious indoor swimming pool, reasonable rates and room service which is prompt and provides quality meals at an affordable price. Read our customer reviews?
All of the guest rooms, and two suites, have a plug-in panel, which connects a laptop, MP3 player and digital camera to a 42-inch flat panel HDTV. Other amenities include a work desk with ergonomic chair and high-speed Internet access, refrigerator, two-line telephone with voicemail and speakerphone, coffee and tea making facilities, cable television with cable movie and news channels, pay-per-view movies, pullout sofa bed, alarm clock and a hairdryer.
Dining options include Newton’s Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Newton’s Lounge, which has four large screen TVs for sporting events, open for lunch and dinner, Starbucks Coffee and the Country Pantry with a range of take-away sandwiches. Room service operates from 6am until 11pm. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center. The 24-hour front desk has safe deposit boxes and information on area events and attractions. Other amenities include a full service business center, valet dry-cleaning and a gift shop and newsstand.
From Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) 3 miles: Traveling West on I-40, Exit at Miami Blvd (Exit 281). Turn right onto Miami Blvd. Turn right onto Guardian Drive. The hotel is on your right.
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