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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27706
Rates from
$145.00+
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Location Around Town
Phone 800/443-3853, 919/490-0999
Fax 919/688-0105
Web site www.washingtondukeinn.com
Room Information 271 units
Prices $199-$299 double; from $329 suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, minibar, hair dryer, iron, safe, Wi-Fi
Parking Free parking

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Review

On the Duke University campus, about a mile from U.S. 15/501, this is the premier inn of Durham, with an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. Named for the original tobacco tycoon, it's filled with Duke memorabilia, including Washington Duke's own antique desk. The property is like a castle, with an L-shaped lower wing. Many of the helpful staff members are university students. Although the impressive redbrick mansion is traditional in style, the bedrooms are modern, with big mullioned windows, upholstered chairs, quilted spreads, and either one or two double beds.

Naturally, someone had to name the bar Bull Durham. The full-service restaurant, Fairview, the most comfortable in town, serves an excellent contemporary cuisine and features piano music.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; indoor pool w/outdoor deck; 18-hole golf course; 12 tennis courts; fitness center; spa services; room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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