The Duke Mansion

Find yourself in southern splendor at The Duke Mansion. Whether you desire a state-of-the-art meeting and retreat facility or a cozy bed and breakfast, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, The Duke Mansion is a place of inspiration, delight, and personalized service. Here you'll enjoy old Southern charm wrapped in twenty-first century luxury and amenities, with the added benefit of individual attention.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Duke Mansion is now operated as a nonprofit with all proceeds beings used to preserve and protect this community treasure. There is a long tradition of unforgettable hospitality at The Duke Mansion. The setting is a page from history, a gracious estate made famous by its former owner James Buchanan Duke. From the moment you enter the Grand Hall, walk across the original marble floors and see the beautiful gardens through the French doors, you know that you have entered a special place.

Today, we are dedicated to offering fine cuisine, beautiful amenities, relaxing atmosphere and remarkable service. With an emphasis on Southern charm, our historic home is a welcome alternative to large, impersonal corporate campuses or hotels.

We revel in the ability to make you the center of our universe, catering to your specific needs --not just assuming they are the same as everyone elses. Whether you seek a bed and breakfast get-away for two, a meeting or retreat for fifty, a unique and restful night on a business trip or a family or business special event for 300+ people, our attention to detail and personalized service will make you feel like the honored guest that you are.

At the Duke Mansion:

Rooms with sleeping porches
Tree-top rooms with dramatic roof lines
Accessible rooms
Porches with rocking chairs
Fitness Studio
Four and a half acres of gloriously maintained gardens

A variety of special and unique areas in and out of doors
Twenty-four hour front desk service
Made to order breakfast served every day
Professional meeting and event planning staff
Guest library and video collection
Dry cleaning and laundry services

The Duke Mansion is your weekday or weekend haven. At our twenty room bed and breakfast you are recognized by name and treated like family. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, we'll treat you to our special style of southern hospitality. Each of our twenty unique guest rooms is a wonderful blend of southern charm and elegance with modern comfort and conveniences. Fine furnishings reflect The Mansion's history while a high-speed internet access for your laptop, personal voice mail, and a television with a VCR keep you up to date.

Enjoy a room with a traditional sleeping porch or awake in a cozy tree-top room. All rooms have private baths and most have queen or king size beds. Exquisite linens, luxurious robes, fine toiletries pamper you, and we never bid you goodnight without a gourmet bedside treat.

Whether for business or pleasure, an overnight stay at The Duke Mansion will linger fondly in your memory. At The Duke Mansion, no request is too large or too small, and because you'll get to know our staff, we know you won't hesitate to ask. Join us tonight, contact us now.

Weddings

Your wedding will be a moment in history for you, a moment that will last a lifetime in the memories of those who are gathered at your celebration. And what better place to host such a special occasion than a setting with all of the history of The Duke Mansion. Built in 1915 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Duke Mansion was originally the home of the family of James Duke, one of the most beloved families in North Carolina. And today, the spirit of that family lives on in the embodiment of tradition, grandeur and southern charm that has become synonymous with The Duke Mansion. Now operated as a nonprofit, when you choose The Duke Manison for your special day, you are helping preserve this community treasure.

Meetings & Retreats

Catering to the goals of any size group, an impeccable staff oversees every detail at The Duke Mansion. Complete meeting arrangements are tailored to let you focus on business while we focus on grand hospitality. Our unique facility enables us to offer elegant dinners, executive accommodations, sumptuous breakfasts and lunches. And don't forget the continually refreshed coffee breaks. Our historic setting is enhanced with the latest audio and visual capabilities. Our lush gardens, beautifully appointed meeting rooms, or high tech presentation equipment are yours to enjoy. So contact the Director of Meetings and Events to experience southern charm and beauty.

Events

Entertaining and celebrating is easy and special at The Duke Mansion. We will work with you to make sure your special event - whether for business or pleasure - is flawless. Count on our professional planning staff to support your goals. Our unique areas - in and out of doors - are your perfect partner to a great event. From a formal business dinner in the living room to a private family event in the Lineberger Library, each area of The Duke Mansion enhances the event for your guests. Don't forget that the perfect end to a great event may be a simple walk upstairs to our extraordinary rooms. Make The Duke Mansion your home base for business or family accommodations as well as events.