Jb Duke Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Durham
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The JB Duke Hotel offers guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Duke Forest. Rooms include a 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, Keurig coffee maker, and Molton Brown toiletries. Suites feature a private bedroom with king-size bed, separate living room with sleeper sofa, and spa-inspired bathrooms with Gilchrist & Soames products. Accessible rooms have wider door openings and roll-in showers.
Dining Options
MarketPlace Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch with kiosk-style dining, featuring dishes like Chicken Tinga Quesadillas and Açaí Smoothie Bowls. The Lobby Lounge offers small plates, creative entrées including Bulgogi Beef Bowl and Saffron Honey Glazed Salmon, and handcrafted cocktails. Room service operates daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, serving items like Shrimp Scampi Pappardelle and Grilled Halloumi Sandwich.
Leisure & Facilities
The hotel features a 1,500-square-foot fitness center with treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes, and weight machines. Outdoor amenities include pickleball courts, bocce ball court, and fire pits. Guests have access to the 3.1-mile Al Buehler walking trail through Duke Forest. The property offers complimentary Saturday morning yoga classes and weekend stargazing sessions with CHAOS astronomy group.
Location & Transportation
Located on Duke University's West Campus, the hotel is steps from Cameron Indoor Stadium and Duke University Chapel. It's 1 km from Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 2 km from Duke Lemur Center, and 4 km from Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 30 km away. A complimentary shuttle operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to Duke Medical Center facilities.
Services & Amenities
The hotel provides high-speed wireless internet, business center, and gift shop. Conference facilities include the 25,000-square-foot Thomas Executive Conference Center with a 5,450-square-foot ballroom, tiered classrooms seating 65, and 20 team rooms. Pet-friendly accommodations available with dog bowls, beds, and blankets provided. The front desk can arrange pet sitting with 48 hours notice. Service animals are welcome without fees.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Electric vehicle charging station
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Sauna
- Steam room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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