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Located in Durham, North Carolina, the JB Duke Hotel is situated on the Duke University campus just steps from storied Cameron Indoor Stadium, Wallace Wade Stadium and the FUQUA School of Business. Guests enjoy JB Duke’s close proximity to landmarks like Duke Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke Lemur Center, and the Nasher Museum of Art, and Duke University’s East Campus is just a short walk away. Relax and enjoy a full seasonal lunch menu at the MarketPlace restaurant, a handcrafted cocktail or delicious dinner at the Lobby Lounge, or a hand brewed coffee at the Barista Bar. Luxurious outdoor spaces include outside terrace seating with fireplaces, umbrellas, and a relaxing bocce ball court. The JB Duke Hotel is just steps away from its luxurious sister property, the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club with its award-winning Fairview restaurant, Bull Durham Bar, championship 18-hole Duke University Golf Club with its Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed golf course, and historical exhibits throughout the Inn. 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 Durham’s critically acclaimed event venues, bars, and restaurants. Complete with contemporary finishes, state-of-the-art event spaces and modern amenities, the JB Duke is the ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Billiards
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Shuttle bus service
Electric vehicle charging station
Car park
Internet
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Car hire
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Dining area
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Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Arabic, Burmese and 1 more
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Grade: 61 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 1 km
4Attractionswithin 1 km
230 Science Dr US 15-501 Bypass Exit 107, Durham, NC 27708-9985
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Beautiful, modern clean hotel. Located in quiet wooded area by Duke campus. Bed very comfortable, room quiet and great for relaxing. Air conditioner was very efficient- important when it is over 100 out! All the staff were friendly and professional. Book the bed and breakfast package for an excellent breakfast buffet.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: We booked the bed and breakfast package. It was the same cost as a regular room but with an...
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Response from Anna Lawson, Owner at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 5 Sep 2022
Thank you for the high recommendation! We are happy to hear that your enjoyed the quiet location on Duke's Campus, and that the rooms were comfortable. We have shared this wonderful review with our team. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Thank you, again!
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This is a great hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms are spacious and well lite (my pet peeve on hotel rooms is low wattage lights and all the lights here are bright), the bed is firm and well appointed with sheets and blankets, and the location is ideal if you are attending a function at Duke University (we were attending a basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, which we walked to). We had a nice breakfast - the Market Place was a little understaffed,perhaps due to the fact that the Brown U. basketball team - playing later at Cameron - and its entourage of family arrived shortly before we did, but the staff was delightfully welcoming and worked diligently to make our meal a good one. (One caveat: Ask. if you are assigned Room 3106. about light coming in around the black out shade and curtain. The room is on the ground floor adjacent to and about 50 feet from the front entrance. The shade and curtains block the light but they can't block the occasionally headlight that sneaks through about a quarter inch gap at the side of the window and reflects brilliantly off the wall paper. I suggested to the front desk the addition of a vertical 1x4 board at the north corner of the window to block that light.)…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from JBDukeHotel, Administrative Assistant at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 9 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review and feedback. We take great pride in our detailed touches, such as lighting selections, and love that you noticed! We have shared your feedback with the appropriate departments regarding the lighting within your specific guest room. We appreciate your review and hope to see you again soon!
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I don't get why JB Duke isn't ranked higher here, the property is perfectly located for visitors to Duke. The hotel is very modern, and yes very corporate feel, but felt much more inviting than a standard chain hotel. The lobby was huge and airy, with a large lounge and bar. There is a short walkway directly to Fuqua business school. We had an issue with check in, but our room got sorted out. We had an executive king in the new tower. As expected, the room was clean, modern, and well maintained. Maybe some of the lower reviews referenced the older rooms in the non-tower part of the hotel. Concierge was helpful, gave us a multi use parking pass for the nearby parking structure. As mentioned, the location is great, short walk to the business and law schools, Cameron, and to the main campus. Would recommend over the nearby Washington Duke Inn.…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from JBDukeHotel, Administrative Assistant at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 10 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased you had an enjoyable visit. Our teams take great pride in ensuring guests feel relaxed and comfortable. We hope to see you again soon!
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My family stay was wonderful at this hotel. All the staff members were quick to provide any assistance needed, Checking in and out was quick and easy. Our room had all the amenities we needed. When I asked for a handicapped room a few months after I made my reservation, I was not assured that one would be available. To my surprise, we did get one which was helpful for a family member in a wheelchair. The curtains in the room blocked out any light which made it easy to sleep in. Many family members and friends stayed here for a wedding. Our brunch at the hotel was wonderful. All the entrees looked and tasted great. The adjacent covered garage provided plenty of parking. I would definitely stay again if I come to Duke.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Our trip in March 2022 to visit Duke University for a family visit included this stay at JB Duke. Every staff person we met at the hotel was uniformly happy and pleasant to interact with. The room was clean and comfortable, the food and service was wonderful, although the menu itself is limited. Room service was prompt, parking nearby is free, and the front desk staff went above and beyond to help us out in getting directions to the university. Hotel ideally situated to Duke University, couldn't ask for a closer location if you need to get to the University.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Anna Lawson, Owner at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 28 Mar 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your visit! We are glad that you enjoyed all the aspects of your stay, including the team and the proximity to campus. Thank you for sharing your experience with others. We hope to see you back on campus again soon!
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The JB Duke location is great if you are visiting Duke University. The hotel is on Duke’s west campus adjacent to the business school, a block from the science buildings, and a 10 minute walk to the chapel and the Bryan (student) center. The hotel itself and its service are nothing special. The hotel seems conference and meeting-focused. The design and the rooms are functional. There is a large lobby bar/eating space and a large restaurant. One nice feature is onsite washers/dryers on the lower level. We found that the staff was uneven. Some greeted you and offered help and some didn’t. The bathroom in our room wasn’t well cleaned (the floor had hair, floss, and some other debris and the counter had a couple of sticky spots) and we wound up touching it up ourselves. Basically, if you want a spacious place to stay that is really convenient, this is a good spot. Just don’t expect anything beyond the basics.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Anna Lawson, Owner at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 5 Sep 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad that the location was convenient for visiting Duke and that you found the hotel to be spacious. Please accept our sincere apologies for the housekeeping issues and the inconsistent staff attention. We have shared your review with our team and will continue to strive for top notch services and products. We hope that you will consider us again if you are in the area. Thank you for taking the time to share this valuable feedback with us.
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We stayed at the JB Duke Hotel for 6 nights while our kids were at a sports camp on campus. Property was beautiful and we were given one of their lofty suites, which was huge (800-900 sq ft) and well appointed. Good fitness room and plenty of indoor and outdoor lounge space. The fully equipped and complimentary laundry room was much appreciated for a long stay! Everything was new and clean. Too bad the restaurant was closed the week we were there for renovation, but Washington Duke Inn is just a short walk away and has lovely restaurants. Front desk and guest services were always friendly and helpful. The location can't be beat if you're visiting campus as we were able to walk to everything and took Uber to nearby restaurants off campus. Only low light was housekeeping which was inconsistent and had to be called back to do things they missed. But they had a great attitude about everything. Highly recommend this beautiful and well managed hotel if you're visiting Duke.…
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Went to the JBD to to watch the Duke/UNC NCAA final four game. The place was busy but not packed, with ~1/3 of the patrons eating food. What followed was probably the worst service I've experienced in my 20 years in the US and WELL below what I would have expected from a Duke University affiliated entity. We were served promptly but over the next 3 hours we either had to hunt down the server for drinks and food, to get subsequent rounds of drinks, and even to get the check. There were 2 people serving behind the bar and 3 people in the open bar with tables, but the staff (or at least ours) spent a lot of time standing at the bar chatting. Probably what was worst was that our finished plates of food sat our table for 90 minutes even after the server brought drinks (once we hunted him down) and he left without taking the plates! Plates were left on the tables around us too. When we asked if we could order fries for friends who came late and asked how long it would take he said "who knows, I probably wouldn't even bother ordering them." The food was OK, sounded better than it was - so 2 stars, but honestly the service was incredibly bad!!…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Anna Lawson, Owner at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 11 Apr 2022
We are very disappointed to hear that our visit to our lobby lounge was not what we would have hoped for. We sincerely apologize for the lack of service and attention. This is certainly not how we would have liked your evening to have gone and we will be addressing this with our team. It was unacceptable you had to track down your server for anything and we are very sorry for this. This clearly fell below our standards of service and we hope that you will consider us again in the future. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know of our shortfalls. As hard as it is to hear complaints, it only helps us to improve. Again, please accept our sincere apologies for the lack of service in our lounge.
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This is a lovely hotel, with a sleek, modern appearance, extremely convenient to Duke's West Campus. The ambience, particularly in the lobby area, is wonderful. Good fitness center and amenities. The front desk staff was helpful and attentive. There were some glitches with our stay in terms of room issues and service, which were largely addressed in a prompt and satisfactory manner.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from JBDukeHotel, Administrative Assistant at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 10 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review and we sincerely appreciate your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and are pleased to have had the opportunity to address any concerns while you were staying with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
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Loved everything about it. Bed & bath top flight. Bathrobes are among the best experienced. TV most easy to use & swivels swiftly. Enjoyed dinner offering wonderful soups & the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever (we'd overeaten earlier in the Duke President's Box). Parking in the adjoining parking deck was a snap thanks to the card provided. We are long-time WDI Executive Club members & added the JB Duke Plus last year & will continue so doing for the fun of staying & dining at the little brother. Proud of Duke for providing these 2 excellent hotels for its guests.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip: South side room on 6th floor gave beautiful view of lighted October Glorias our front.
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Response from Anna Lawson, Owner at JB Duke Hotel
Responded 6 Jan 2022
This is all wonderful to hear! We are happy that you are enjoying the JB Duke Hotel and your additional membership with the Executive Club. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. We will be sure to share this with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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pickytraveler49 asked a question Feb 2020
Washington, DC73 contributions31 helpful votes
Answer from 40andcounitng
Feb 2020 |
Yes, we had a small safe in our room, large enough to hold a laptop, iPad and jewelry.
Delphine L asked a question Jan 2020
New York City, New York1 contribution3 helpful votes
Answer from Marla H
Feb 2020 |
I don't recall, but the concierge did arrange for an in-room massage for our son who was recovering from surgery. The woman was excellent!
Leigh C wrote a tip Jul 2023
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"If you want quiet, peaceful, fantastic….stay here. "Read full review
Nancymdvm wrote a tip Jul 2022
Port Tobacco, Maryland98 contributions27 helpful votes
"We booked the bed and breakfast package. It was the same cost as a regular room but with an excellent buffet breakfast"Read full review
HBD wrote a tip Mar 2022
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"Nearby Beuhler trail is great for running and walking."Read full review
Charles Michael S wrote a tip Nov 2021
Washington, North Carolina3 contributions
"South side room on 6th floor gave beautiful view of lighted October Glorias our front."Read full review
Nancy C wrote a tip Oct 2021
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"Accessible rooms do not accommodate Hoyer floor lifts."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
€236 - €299 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaDurham
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about JB Duke Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to JB Duke Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Duke University (0.8 km), Duke University Chapel (0.8 km), and Wallace Wade Stadium (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at JB Duke Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at JB Duke Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at JB Duke Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at JB Duke Hotel?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to JB Duke Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nosh, Fairview Dining Room, and Bull Durham Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at JB Duke Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and a sauna during their stay.
Does JB Duke Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, JB Duke Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at JB Duke Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at JB Duke Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does JB Duke Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.