Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Didn't eat breakfast.

Proximity to Duke campus; clean and attractive spaces; fully equipped gym

The restaurant food was not great.

Everything. The location, the facilities, the grounds, the decor, the comfortable beds, the well equipped bathrooms, the ambience, the staff

Nothing. I love this hotel.

Overall it was good.

The hot tub only had one jet putting out a good amount of water.

Excellent hotel in great location. With great staff. Nothing was too much trouble for them and always very friendly. Hotel has all amenities to offer and a nice golf course.

We always stay at Washington Duke when visiting Durham! It’s close to Duke campus and other surrounding areas! The staff is always great and the hotel is lovely! They have been renovating!

Beautiful hotel, pleasant staff, excellent service and reasonable rates. I've stayed at many fine hotels throughout the States and the world and the Washington Duke Inn is as good as it gets.

Great hotel but wait staff needs a great deal of training on how to interact with guests. Very difficult in getting service on the patio of restaurant. I was told that a waiter was doing my wife and I a favor in serving us.

Beautiful hotel and grounds. Quiet and peaceful. Excellent staff in all positions including valet and front desk, housekeeping, and both dining venues (Fairview and Bull Durham). Recent (and ongoing) facility updates are well done ... if there were 6 stars, Washington Duke clearly would quality.

Stately, dignified place with outstanding staff. Grounds and golf course are beautiful. Bar seems lively but also cozy and clubby. Loved it!

I recently stayed at The Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club for a work conference. This is my second time here for a conference. This is my favorite place to come to. The entire staff is courteous, kind, and helpful. The Inn is absolutely beautiful and meticulously maintained. I brought my daughter along and she was in awe of just how beautiful it is. The food for the conference and at the Bull Durham Bar and Restaurant was delicious. I would highly recommend the Washington Duke to anyone.

Beautiful classic hotel. New renovated lobby with new pictures of the Duke family. We stayed in a suite. It was spacious and beautifully appointed. I called for slippers and they came in just a few minutes. The only downside was the TV remote was a bit difficult to use, seemed like the buttons were old.

Wonderful hotel with excellent staff. Rooms are charming and immaculately maintained and the restaurant downstairs went above and beyond to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions. From check in to check out every staff member we encountered was kind, helpful and proactive. We will definitely return!

Fantastic hotel and ALL the staff were extremely friendly, helpful and welcoming. I Definitely recommend stying there.

Très bel hôtel historique dans un environnement exceptionnel niché au cœur de l’université Duke avec des prestations de qualité ( golf, restaurants ++) à proximité de la ville de Durham

Beautiful property, vert well kept

Only complaint is the fact that they advertise a mini bar in the room and our room had a locked, empty refrigerator…no mini bar

Disappointed to be assigned a room with a "roll in shower" (473) wherein it was impossible to contain the water and keep it from spilling onto most of the bathroom floor--despite two floor drains, we had to use a mountain of towels to mop up the floor. Hazardous. Also disappointed that food/dirty dishes were left outside rooms on our floor such that at no time when we traversed the hall (about 8 times in our two-day stay) was the hall free of dirty dishes. Makes you wonder if this is really the best option in Durham for about $400 a night.

This spectacular inn and golf resort is one of our favorite places to rest, relax, and eat well in North Carolina. We have returned here annually for decades.

Decor

Terrace crowded

My Favorite place for Half Century Club reunions. I try to make sure my friends and guest stay here. I also love to schedule meeting here.

We enjoyed our visit and had a great convenient stay -- nice tour of gardens and campus. The hotel was beautiful and staff was great

Awful nearly unuseable fitness center which has heat coming out rather than air conditioning and which has cheap no-name ellipticals in place of the former Life Fitness brand equipment when they could have had either Life Fitness or TechnoGym.

I want to thank Marcus McClain and Chandler Kearney for their wonderful service at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. After weeks on the waitlist for a Duke event, I stopped by on a chance. They kindly found me a one-night room with a beautiful golf course view, which I truly appreciated. The Inn is as stunning as ever—elegant rooms, lovely dining spaces, and a timeless Southern charm that makes every visit to Duke and Durham feel special.

A wonderful, classic hotel and golf club with pure Southern charm. All the staff were exceptional and they made you feel very welcome each time you entered the hotel

A top notch hotel with the level of service you expect from such a prestigious place! Everything is attended to with care and the guest’s comfort in mind. You should definitely stay here.

This hotel is everything and more. Beautiful decor, grounds, pool, excellent shower, great breakfast buffet… the list goes on. The extra mile moment: upon arrival to our room we were presented with mini robes that were the correct sizes for our two children. Amazing!

Honestly nothing.

pricey but very well appointed and very friendly. very professional and very close to everything and the surrounding areas are refreshing

The ambience

Nothing

Washington and Duke is part of the Duke University/Duke Hospital family. I am a transplant patient at Duke and we stay here several times a year when i have to be at the hospital. This is a wonderful hotel in every way. The staff knows us and why we stay there. They are wonderful and accommodating in every way.

It's an amazing experience every time we go and upon return, we're always planning a time to go back. The hospitality, the food and the facilities make it feel like a vacation the minute you arrive. We live 45min away and really get to escape here.

We had such a lovely stay. We were greeted by Logan at the front desk, who was patient and so accommodating and kind to our family (including our 3 young children). The kids had a blast at the indoor pool, and my husband and I loved the food and ambiance at the Bull Durham bar. The room was tidy and beautiful. We will definitely be back the next time we come to Durham. Thanks for everything!

Members of our Board of Advisors and well-travelled couples just enjoyed two nights at the Inn. They were delighted with every aspect of the Inn’s hospitality and service. We enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and cocktails. Every staff member from valet to front desk, buffet line, hostess desk, servers, the bar (even when crowded) made us feel welcomed, at home and comfortable.

This is a wonderful hotel with a great blend of classic Southern charm and modern amenities. I was initially concerned it might feel dated, but that wasn’t the case at all. My kids and I felt very comfortable throughout our stay and truly appreciated the warm, welcoming service. We were visiting Duke University, and the location couldn’t be better, it’s perfect for that purpose. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Duke or the Durham area.

Washington and Duke Inn in Durham, NC is a special place. I highly recommend staying here for any occasion. We were there for medical reasons but our respite here is the best part of the trip to Durham.

WD is perfect for me in every way, from the front desk to the food to the valet! I look forward to each visit and can't wait to go back!

Our family with our grandchildren certainly was treated kindly from start to finish! Including adjoining rooms and a late checkout.

I wasn’t sure what to expect based on photos. Loved it!! Room was clean (very important), hotel is inviting and charming. Loved Nespresso and tea options in the room!! Would definitely stay again. This would be my first pick in the area. The food at the bar was fantastic but $25 for a drink seems over the top (same drink at Umstead was $16 for comparison).

Another fantastic experience at the Washington Duke Inn! Our room was clean and comfortable and all of our interactions with staff were exceptional! We ate several meals in the Fairview Dining Room and the Bull Durham bar and the food and service were wonderful. Absolutely love this hotel- have been staying here for years and already have 3 more reservations booked!!!

The Inn is recently remodeled and lovely. There are many areas to sit and relax on the main level, with views of the golf course. Staff members were friendly and efficient. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet available in the Vista Dining Room.

Expensive. But I'd be hard." pressed to identify a nicer hotel. If you are Duke alum, this is the place to be. My review "must have 100 characters" so this is filler

For not standing get away with all the amenities, you would need give the Washington Duke Golf HOTEL. I tried wonderful stay great folks will return!!

What a wonderful 3 days at the Washington Duke! Cozy, warm, friendly, efficient....and so much more. The beds are phenomenal. Lovely (slightly small) bathrooms (one sink only in regular rooms), best shower in the business. We were there during a snowstorm, and the staff was so accommodating. Love the Hotel bar area, very intimate, super service, reasonable prices. Each room has it's own nespresso coffee maker, housekeeping offers regular service and turn down each night. For price paid, this winter retreat was a great, great value! Probably phenomenal if you are a golfer during the warmer months. the property is really beautiful for golf and outdoor hiking. Self parking is very convenient and large. Restaurants are very well run, and again, made us feel very welcome!

We arrived just prior to a winter storm developing. Although roads were impassable for 48 hours, staff stayed at the hotel and kept up the excellent service that we have come to expect at the Washington Duke Inn.

Washington Duke Inn is an upscale hotel with fabulous restaurants. All staff members are friendly, professional and courteous. Beautiful golf course and pro shop amenities. Well appointed rooms with everything you need. Outstanding shuttle service and overall customer service staff are incredible.

The traditional decor, the comfortableness, And mostly the peaceful environment. Just Perfect!!

Can’t think of a single thing I would change.

Our adjoining rooms were very nice. I particularly enjoyed the comfortable public sitting space and outside areas to walk our dog.

The hotel is being refurbished, much of which is done. It is still a walk outside to get to the dining experience. On the positives, the staff at this hotel is super nice and the location is fantastic (for Duke) and parking is easy. The rooms are small but nice. I particularly loved getting turn down service at night. The bathrooms were fine but definitely our room could use some painting and touch up in spaces. The gym has a few treadmills and other cardio but no space to stretch really on a mat. The temperatures the days I was in it was pretty hot. They offer free water in the gym. For the price this was a great value and I would stay there again. My daughter had the buffet which I would give a pretty decent score but not top notch quality. Quantity and variety of food were certainly present at the breakfast.

The renovations are lovely. Both resturants have great food. The staff are very attentive. The only real complaint is the water pressure and the temperature of the water. Minimal water pressure and the water never got above lukewarm.

first class throughout, staff, facilities, decor, food. The hotel is classic in appearance making it feel like visiting a country home. The professionalism and courtesy of the staff is at the peak of what to expect. Food was well prepared with a menu that is both sophisticated and approachable for non-gourmets. Wine list includes more budget up to fine wines, so something for everyone. The setting in the Duke Woods is stunning and so far away from traffic and busyness.

It was nice

Nothing

Room was clean and comfortable. Recent renovations at the hotel looked great. Service was top notch, as always. Very pet friendly hotel.

Wonderful hotel that is clean and has everything on premises to enjoy a family weekend. Beautiful rooms with view of golf course, pool was fabulous, and breakfast was a family hit! Front desk staff was excellent and enjoyed the in room nespresso. Kids enjoyed playground and scooter rides on the trails. Close to shopping. We will be back!

The furniture in the rooms is a bit tired, but overall the rooms are very comfortable and totally functional. We had a king suite and the sitting area was really nice to have. The bathroom was spacious. The staff was friendly. The grounds are beautiful. We were so glad to have snagged what seemed to be the last room available last weekend.

The hotel and staff were outstanding and even the food at the meetings was exceptional. Our room was very nice, good bed and plenty of towels and amenities. DUKE MEDICAL SCHOOL REUNION events

Great location and comfortable stay!

Had a great time at Mr. and Mrs. Thompson's wedding. The staff was kind. The decorations were beautiful and the food was great!

Hôtel de très grande qualité , un vrai haut de gamme tant par le confort , la décoration exceptionnelle et l’emplacement à proximité de la Duke & du golf Restaurant excellent

Great location, friendly staff, high touch service that is far better than the typical chain hotel. Would stay here regularly.

Très bel ensemble hôtelier comprenant des prestations à la hauteur d'un séjour golfique de grande qualité. Endroit calme, bons restaurants, excellent parcours de 18 trous magnifiquement entretenu. Attendez-vous à un départ en groupe (prendre une voiturette).

Accueil au pro shop assez peu avenant - dommage car aux USA on s'attend à de la courtoisie et de la sympathie, omniprésente. Idem au restaurant du bar, service spartiate.

Despite renovations, it was very clean, and the staff was welcoming. Rooms are tastefully decorated, and the bedding was very comfortable.

My only complaint is the lack of restrooms. There were no restrooms in either of the two restaurants. It was easier to go back up to my room to use it rather than walk the very long distance at the other end of the building to locate one.

Outstanding. I ventured back to the old South. I still remember at age 82 when civility was part of our heritage and gentleness was in our demeanor.

Most beautiful and elegant hotel in Durham - gorgeous grounds, lovely bar and quality rooms. We have stayed here for years and would choose no other.

Love the Inn, the staff is wonderful and it is always great Duke experience. Rooms are always clean and well appointed and I love the turn down service

I always stay here and it’s pleasant and always clean. Unfortunately the rehab has created a huge issue checking in and accessing the gym. Hopefully they will complete it quickly

The hotel atmosphere is great like the ballroom, restaurant and bar. Rooms need renovation. There were bugs in the room like fruit flies and I'm not sure what but I had bug bites during my stay. Service as inconsistent. Some were outstanding and some were entitled.

This legendary Durham hotel is showing its age. Rooms feel dated and furniture tired, and bathrooms lack amenities. Still nice to be able to stay close to Duke and have access to a great running trail. But there are more modern hotels.

We had a quick stay so not much to say. We went to visit colleges and needed to stay close to schools. Everyone at the Washington Inn was friendly from valet staff to front desk. The hotel lobby was being renovated at the time of our stay but they tried their best to keep everything clean and smooth running. We only had breakfast here which was delicious and staff was friendly. Our room was clean. It could definitely benefit from some updating but overall we had a great experience.

Great hotel, even with construction. Staff was very helpful and friendly and the overall appearance was great. Food service during meeting was prompt and plentiful.

Beautiful hotel. Rooms are very comfortable, you can have anything you need for a great stay. Best of all: very kind and well-predisposed staff.

Hotel rooms are in desperate need of being renovated but it’s the lobby, which didn’t need to be renovated, thst is being renovated. We weren’t informed of this. The work is noisy and the main elevators are closed.

Washington Duke is always nice even during construction of improvements

Right now the property is awful! Everything under construction and actually expect people to use porte ponies.

A special place to stay in Durham. We keep returning and enjoying our respite in a safe area with wonderful staff. The food was excellent.

WaDu is an easy on-off 15-501. Parking is proximate to the Hotel. Although the Hotel is undergoing renovation, the Hotel is still first class.

La proximité directe avec l’université de Duke. L’hôtel est situé dans un environnement magnifique.

Les travaux en cours dans l’hôtel qui nous ont réveillé les 3 matins. La chambre plus petite que notre premier séjour du 06/08/2025.

Beautiful Hotel and outstanding service.

This was at least our fifth time staying at the Washington Duke. The rooms, food, service and overall experience have consistently been top-notch.

Excellent, clean, first class facility

There was incredibly loud construciton noise from a project being done inside hotel, until 5 p.m. daily. We were not alerted of this ehen booking.

I have been to afternoon teas before, so I had a certain level of expectation based on pleasant past experience. Unfortunately, this one fell far short. From the moment we were seated it felt off. The table setting was bland - no little vase of flowers, no nice little touches at all. The empty 3-tiered tray siting there made everything look a little sad. It would have been better to bring it out when ready to serve. When tea arrived, we didn't realize until after our served left that there was no sugar or cream on the table, so we had to wait as our tea cooled before our server came by again. The plates of scones, sandwiches and desserts were unimpressive. The scones were the best of the lot. This is not an inexpensive experience. For two of us, the cost of the basic afternoon tea was $140.00, including tip. Nothing extra was ordered that would have added to the amount of the bill. As we were leaving, we noticed the required Department of Health Sanitation Report was hanging in an inconspicuous place. The rating was 93. We never knowingly go anywhere to dine where the rating is less than 96. I am shocked that an establishment like the Washington & Duke Inn's restaurant has such a poor rating. It is priced like a fine restaurant but I would spend $140.00 on a nice steak dinner somewhere else rather than tea here. On a positive note, our server was very warm and kind.

Le lieu imprégné de l’atmosphère de l’université de Duke

Les travaux car nous avons été prévenus après la réservation dommage, il aurait été plus honnête de le préciser avant la réservation

The hotel is under renovation and I loved the quote they had near the front entrance: "Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end"-unknown, This set the bar for understanding that they are under construction and to be patient. The staff was top notch in customer service, especially the servers on the bar on the dates we dined (Lunch on August 1st and 2nd). We were present for a Duke Flap course, traveling from Florida and Ohio, and we were welcomed with open arms. The servers and staff went above and beyond and deserve recognition!

Under construction Friendly staff! Amazing service! Will come again!

We really enjoy staying at the Inn. The staff is always friendly and helpful. We like staying here every time we come to Durham.