Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705-1059
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#2 of 67 hotels in Durham
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4.6
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4.3
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4.7
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4.6
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4.5
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Located in Durham, North Carolina, the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is situated on the picturesque Duke University Golf Course. The Inn’s convenient position on Duke’s campus provides for easy access to classic Durham landmarks like the Duke Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke Lemur Center, Cameron Indoor Stadium and the Nasher Museum of Art. Looking for a night out on the town? It’s just a five-minute drive to vibrant downtown Durham. Guests can catch a Broadway production at the Durham Performing Arts Center, explore the NC Museum of Life & Science, or enjoy any of the fantastic critically acclaimed event venues, bars, and restaurants. One of North Carolina's most celebrated hotels, the Inn is known for its luxury facilities, internationally recognized service, the AAA Four Diamond award-winning cuisine of the Fairview Restaurant and beautifully unique event spaces for any occasion. Overlooking the championship 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed Duke University Golf Course, there's no better place for business or pleasure.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Indoor pool
Bar / lounge
Game room
Golf course
Highchairs available
Valet parking
Wifi
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Pool / beach towels
Heated pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business center
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Doorperson
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Bridal suite
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Arabic and 2 more
Location
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705-1059
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 51 out of 100
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4.6
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The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club stands out for its prime location, often lauded for its convenience and easy access to nearby attractions. While the hotel's atmosphere is generally appreciated for its mix of comfort, luxury, and historic charm, opinions on the rooms and amenities are mixed, with some guests enjoying the space and extras, and others pointing out worn furnishings and noise issues. Cleanliness is a strong suit, though some areas may need refreshing.
The service receives high marks, although a few guests have encountered inconsistencies. Despite its positive aspects, numerous travelers question the value, finding the pricing steep relative to their experiences.
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Fantastic venue! We hosted a major event in March, and they ensured our room was perfectly set up with everything we needed. Everyone had an amazing time! We'll definitely host more events there. Exceptional customer service! Thank you for the awesome experience!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Christina Myers, Marketing at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Responded Jun 7, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you experienced exceptional service during your event and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
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Really great and friendly staff. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious, and I was able to get a view of the golf course from my hotel. Very quiet at night and you cannot hear through walls. The breakfast served each morning is fresh for a buffet, not like most other hotels you’ll visit.
I visited during a rainy time and they have complimentary umbrellas to use if you want to walk and see the campus.
Although the weather wasn’t great, people were still out golfing. Looked a bit wet, but it’s great that they keep it open.
Definitely will plan to stay here when on future business.
I visited during a rainy time and they have complimentary umbrellas to use if you want to walk and see the campus.
Although the weather wasn’t great, people were still out golfing. Looked a bit wet, but it’s great that they keep it open.
Definitely will plan to stay here when on future business.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: The bar and restaurant don’t stay open too late (11pm during the week), so there aren’t many...
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Response from Christina Myers, Marketing at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Responded Mar 12, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Inn and look forward to welcoming you back soon, hopefully to enjoy some sunshine!
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I'm from rural eastern NC but attended Duke back in the 80s. This hotel has a big city feel but at the same time southern charm. Staff is always courteous. The Washington Duke is one of the nicest hotels in NC, and best of all, walking distance to all the athletic facilities and main campus at Duke.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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While the best in Durham, it’s really not that comparatively great when you consider other highly regarded hotels in smaller cities or towns. First, the lobby and public areas need a refresh - things have not changed since I went to college at Duke 30 years ago. They did refresh the main restaurant, but the food is not worth the price. The Bull Durham Bar food is actually better. We stayed in the Homestead Suite which has been refreshed, but very cheaply. The suite is huge but under furnished, the mini bar is empty, there were dead orchids and “50% off” stickers on the faux chinoiserie decorative items. This suite is not worth the $2000/night price tag. Lesson learned. Plus, if you stay on the golf course side, you will be guaranteed to have light night drinking party animals screaming downstairs outside at the bar keeping you up. The staff are very nice though. But it feels like this hotel is just coasting as they have a built in guest list due to being “Duke’s hotel”.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Christina Myers, Marketing at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Responded Oct 24, 2024
Thank you so much for your review. Daniel Lotz, our General Manager, has attempted to contact you to discuss your visit. While he did leave a voicemail message for you, he is very happy to call you back at a day and time that is convenient for you. Thank you again, we hope to connect with you soon.
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I stay at the "Wa-Duke" about 2-3 times a year and always love my stays. The property is always clean with an exceptional staff that is attentive and genuinely invested in your needs. I have not had the chance to play golf there but from what I can see, it looks like a great course. Its location is fantastic with maybe a 12-15 min walk (all on campus) to the center of the campus. The hotel bar is great along with very nice dining options and plenty of places just to sit and enjoy the grant atmosphere. If you are staying at Duke for relaxation, a game or work, you cannot go wrong with this awesome property.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Christina Myers, Marketing at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Responded Sep 27, 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear you have continued to enjoy your time at the Inn. We look forward to seeing you again soon and hope you can hit the golf course next time!
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I stayed with my husband and son for our Duke Class Reunions. The room cost well over $400 per night, but we decided to stay there because of the convenience to the Reunion activities as well as to treat ourselves for this special weekend. The room had nice furnishings and the bathroom was nice, but the ventilation system was completely unacceptable. It did not cool properly and it was so loud we had to turn it off. Of course we complained to the front desk, but nothing was done about it. This really made a dent in our enjoyment of the stay. Also, there weren't enough outlets to charge phones, attach CPAP, etc., and the lighting was completely inadequate. Only one pillow per person was provided, but the staff did bring some more when asked.
We will not stay here again, even though we do visit Durham from time to time. It is most definitely not worth over $400 per night.
We will not stay here again, even though we do visit Durham from time to time. It is most definitely not worth over $400 per night.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Stay somewhere else.
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Very nice hotel but stay was negatively impacted by two issues:
1. Golf View room was not a golf view - stared directly to the courtyard
2. Front desk staff was inattentive and rude in addressing the issue.
For the money disappointing service and the misleading room description put a damper on the stay.
1. Golf View room was not a golf view - stared directly to the courtyard
2. Front desk staff was inattentive and rude in addressing the issue.
For the money disappointing service and the misleading room description put a damper on the stay.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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I've dined many times at the Washington Duke and have also taken friends to the High Teas several times in the Fairview room and always enjoyed the ambiance, meals, presentation, and attentive, personable staff.
Finally, I had a chance to experience staying at the Inn, which was most gracious and upscale. The adjacent rooms we reserved are large and lovely. Our rooms overlooked the golf course and beautiful sunset.
The beds, pillows, and arm chair with ottoman are extremely comfortable. The in-room coffee was excellent. We also enjoyed peace and quiet on our hall and woke up very refreshed and energized for our drive the next day.
We had a First Class Experience in every way and I will return soon.
Finally, I had a chance to experience staying at the Inn, which was most gracious and upscale. The adjacent rooms we reserved are large and lovely. Our rooms overlooked the golf course and beautiful sunset.
The beds, pillows, and arm chair with ottoman are extremely comfortable. The in-room coffee was excellent. We also enjoyed peace and quiet on our hall and woke up very refreshed and energized for our drive the next day.
We had a First Class Experience in every way and I will return soon.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Christina Myers, Marketing at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Responded Sep 27, 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We are thrilled to hear you were able to experience a stay at the Inn and that you enjoyed your time. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Overall beautiful facility with great service. The golf course remains a gem. Some areas to improve:
1) Rooms need to modernize though (digital thermostat would help) and 2) new shower fixtures. I look forward to my next trip.
1) Rooms need to modernize though (digital thermostat would help) and 2) new shower fixtures. I look forward to my next trip.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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To preface this review, I’m currently a senior in high school, so I may not seem to be the most qualified to write a review for a hotel of this caliber, especially considering my parents paid for the stay, although I will lend my insight regardless, in place of my mom who let me write this review. First off all, upon entering the hotel, I was very impressed with the friendliness of the staff, the decor, and the room itself - all the basics that every review says. Although, upon further inspection of the hotel amenities, I was greeted with potentially the 357th biggest disappointment of my life. The indoor hot tub was currently out of order. I soon recovered from this travesty though, and used the fitness center, where unfortunately I was disappointed again. Although the hotel site says there are 5 weight machines, there are actually none, only treadmills, cardio equipment and such, as well as free weights. I made due with the free weights although this was understandably disappointing to a teenage boy who enjoys lifting. Anyways, I then ran on the beautiful cross country trail surrounding the property, which was a nice perk considering I am also a cross country runner who needed to get his daily run in for the track season. I would recommend checking out the trail, even just to walk it. The indoor hotel pool, unlike the adjacent out-of-order spa did not disappoint. The towels provided were also very big and luxurious. To end my night, I showered in the beautiful shower in my room. There’s nothing I appreciate more than a nice shower and this one with great water pressure and beautiful tiling didn’t disappoint.
Here’s where I get to the absolute highlight of my stay. The following morning I dined at the breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant. To preface this part of the review, based off of my previous remarks about myself, you better believe I can down some serious food. The cooked to order omelettes are a necessity to try, as well as the french toast. Skip the pastries and sausage, with the exception if the mocha chocolate muffins, and save all your room for french toast. Although, considering my teenage athlete stomach has ample room to spare, I didn’t need to skip anything. If fruit and yogurt is more your thing, there is an amazing selection. Fruit and yogurt are two of my primary food groups so I’m qualified to give my stamp of approval. Additionally, make sure you have the breakfast potatoes, but for those of you with small stomachs, make sure to try the french toast first. Clearly, the breakfast buffet is a must. Lastly, if it wasn’t clear, amazing french toast, my compliments to the chef.
Overall, excellent stay
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Here’s where I get to the absolute highlight of my stay. The following morning I dined at the breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant. To preface this part of the review, based off of my previous remarks about myself, you better believe I can down some serious food. The cooked to order omelettes are a necessity to try, as well as the french toast. Skip the pastries and sausage, with the exception if the mocha chocolate muffins, and save all your room for french toast. Although, considering my teenage athlete stomach has ample room to spare, I didn’t need to skip anything. If fruit and yogurt is more your thing, there is an amazing selection. Fruit and yogurt are two of my primary food groups so I’m qualified to give my stamp of approval. Additionally, make sure you have the breakfast potatoes, but for those of you with small stomachs, make sure to try the french toast first. Clearly, the breakfast buffet is a must. Lastly, if it wasn’t clear, amazing french toast, my compliments to the chef.
Overall, excellent stay
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Anna Lawson, Other at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Responded May 16, 2022
This review has it all! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with other travelers. We are delighted that there were many things that you enjoyed, especially the buffet breakfast and the French toast! We enjoyed reading the review of the hotel and the bathroom, including the wonderful water pressure and tile shower. We also agree that a great shower is an important aspect of a guest stay. We are terribly sorry that the hot tub was not working during your visit. It is back working at this time. Hopefully you will be back again soon to enjoy the spa. We have also updated the website with our current exercise equipment. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We look forward to your next visit and hopefully a perfect score on the review!
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Breakfast is not included. Check on line for the room rates. They do have adjoining rooms, not sure about suites. I think the fridge is extra, and I don't remember if there was a microwave. The rooms are beautiful though. I am not sure if the restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving. I would call them and ask those questions.
I don't know, sure if you call they can let you know.
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Thanks so much for your question, Barbthor. While our shuttle does not provide service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, our Concierge team is more than happy to assist in making transportation arrangements for you via taxi or town car service. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 919.490.0999 should you have additional questions. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Greetings joannek!
Thank you for your question. In addition to self-parking on the Inn's premises, we offer complimentary valet parking during the day and overnight valet for $10 a night. The property is monitored by our on-site security as well as patrolled by Duke University Campus Police. The parking lots are also well lit and close to the building. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have additional questions prior to your arrival.
"Book an early tee time, this golf course gets busy! Also, take advantage of the trail that goes around the course. You will get a lot of good exercise doing it!"Read full review
"The bar and restaurant don’t stay open too late (11pm during the week), so there aren’t many options nearby if you arrive late."Read full review
"The bar and restaurant are top-notch including the Afternoon Tea Service. The hotel is easy distance from downtown Durham. "Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Which popular attractions are close to Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Nearby attractions include Cameron Indoor Stadium (0.5 miles), Duke University Chapel (0.7 miles), and Duke Lemur Center (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fairview Dining Room, Bull Durham Bar, and Vista Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Arabic.