The King's Daughters Inn

The King’s Daughters Inn began a new chapter of its history in April 2009, after being transformed into a seventeen room boutique Bed & Breakfast. Built in the 1920’s with funds donated by the Duke family, The King’s Daughters Home provided dormitory-style housing for single, aging women. After closing its doors in 2006, new owners Colin and Deanna Crossman marshaled the 17,000 square foot building through an extensive green renovation to create the luxurious inn that stands here today.

Location

Overlooking the stately oak trees of Duke’s East Campus, The King’s Daughters Inn occupies an ideal location in Durham , NC - a short walk to Duke University, downtown Durham, Brightleaf Square, and 9th street; a short drive to Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham Airport, and the new Durham Performing Arts Center. Though close to so many lively urban districts, it’s blends seamlessly into Trinity Park, one of Durham’s oldest, most established, most walkable urban neighborhoods. This location gives our Inn the feel of an urban retreat.

Experience

The King’s Daughters Inn offers the amenities of a first-class hotel with the intimacy of a B&B. Enjoy high-speed wireless internet throughout, ample event and meeting space, and spacious common areas for relaxing and socializing. Savor gourmet breakfasts, afternoon tea, and evening wine and scotch. Retreat to your room for our turn-down service with locally-made artisan chocolates and Port. Let our concierge share an insider’s opinion on the best restaurants and activities Durham has to offer...and then borrow one of our bicycles to get there in style!

Rooms and Rates

No two rooms at the King’s Daughters Inn are alike. Crafted faithfully from the building’s existing layout, each guestroom or suite has a unique configuration and distinct character. Choose from a wide range of 1920’s styles – from Classic to Art Deco. Though each is distinct, all rooms feature the same full slate of amenities including luxurious robes, triple-sheeted beds, locally produced, all-natural toiletries, phones with personal voicemail, writing desks, flat-screen HDTVs, and individual climate control. You can just as easily connect with the world as tune it out.

As part of our efforts to preserve the historic character of the building/King’s Daughters Home, we maintained its original circulation patterns. By combining and connecting adjacent rooms, we consolidated the original 29 bedrooms and 6 shared bathrooms into 17 rooms and suites - each with a private bath, each unique.

We highlighted the differences between rooms through the use of color, texture, pattern, and scale. Rooms in the original portion of the building feature classic 1920’s styling, while those in the later addition refer to the more avant-garde, streamlined Art Deco movement of the period.

The challenge comes in choosing exactly the right room for you! To complement the photographs and descriptions, we have included two tools to make your room selection easier:

• A complete set of floor plans to better gauge a room’s orientation, configuration, and relationship to the rest of the Inn: 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, and Basement (event spaces only).
• A comparison chart to provide a quick visual reference for determining the differences.

Discounts offered for weeknights (Sunday-Thursday) and off-peak months (July and December). Group rates also available.

Group Events

With three group event spaces, each distinct in scale and character, we can create just the right ambience for your function. Celebrate weddings, rehearsal dinners, or family reunions; plan conferences, seminars, or awards ceremonies; stage an informal gathering of friends, an afternoon tea-party, or a partners’ retreat. Whatever the nature and scope of your gathering, we will work with you closely to ensure that we share your vision.

Sustainable Lodging

Three ideals guided the transformation of the King’s Daughter Home into the King’s Daughters Inn: 1) protect and restore the historic architecture for future generations; 2) respect the environment; and 3) incorporate the most current technologies available. Historic preservation and green building practices are fully compatible because both rely on the lightest touch possible. Our commitment to both environmentally responsible building and living drove us to find creative ways to offer our guests sustainable lodging without sacrificing the warmth and charm of a historic inn, or the conveniences of a modern, luxury hotel. Please see our section on sustainable lodging to learn about the many innovative ways we’re saving resources.

Amenities

All Natural Bath Amenities
Earth friendly locally-produced bath amenities, lightly scented with Tea Olive. Made with 100% vegetable-based ingredients.

Private Bathrooms
Each room has its own private bathroom ranging from a practical shower to a deep air-jetted tub with separate tub-sized shower.

Personal Climate Control
Whether you run hot or cold, personal thermostat control and an independent, central HVAC will ensure you’re comfortable.

High Speed Wireless Internet
Tap into high speed wireless internet throughout the entire Inn, as well as wired connections in each guest room and the Brodie Duke Hall.

Breakfast
Look out on the majestic oak trees of Duke’s East Campus over a delicious breakfast or relax with breakfast in bed. Have an early meeting? We offer breakfast-to-go packages including homemade granola, yogurt, and a muffin.

Afternoon Tea
Relax with a cup of tea and freshly prepared snacks for an afternoon respite. Choose from a wide variety of gourmet teas or the King's Daughters Signature Blend coffee.

Complimentary Bicycles
Finding yourself within comfortable biking distance to dozens of great restaurants, downtown Durham, Duke University, and the American Tobacco Trail is one of the luxuries of an urban inn. While you’re with us, help yourself one of our complimentary bicycles to tool around and explore.

Concierge
Get advice and guidance finding the perfect activities, attractions and restaurants Durham has to offer. We’re happy to help with directions, coordination, and reservations.

In-Room Spa Services
Our in-house massage therapist will bring the spa to you at the King's Daughters Inn. Enjoy massage and reflexology services in the comfort of your room. Look over our spa menu to see what suites you best. Please try to make arrangements more than 1 day in advance.

Desk
All guest rooms and suites are equipped with a spacious desk and chair for catching up on work and emails.

Elevator
Enables handicap accessibility to all areas of the inn.

Energy Management System
A state-of-the-art Energy Management System is installed throughout the Inn. Each room has an infrared sensor in the thermostat so that if the room is empty, it will turn off the power to most of the room and bathroom, as well as setback the temperature on the HVAC five degrees. This allows for tremendous energy conservation.

HDTV
Great viewing in each room with a plasma HDTV, in-room movies, and digital cable.

Digital Phone with personal Voicemail
Upon arrival and for the duration of your stay, receive a direct-to-the-room phone extension and personal voicemail.

Lavish Robes
Coddle yourself in a plush Monarch® microfiber robe and let the day slip away.

Triple Sheeting
Rest easily on 400-thread unbleached cotton sheets on a Sealy mattress with memory foam pillow top.

Evening Spirits
Relax and unwind in the Parlor with your choice of nightcap from a variety of top shelf spirits. (additional charge)

Turndown Service
Enjoy a complimentary aperitif of tawny port and signature hand-made chocolate truffles.

We offer nearly 2,500 square feet of group event space in three flexible and distinct settings, each a reflection of Inn’s unique character and ambience. Whether your gathering is for work or play, black tie or tie optional, our staff will take the utmost care of your requests to ensure your event is memorable.

Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, and Weekends

The Inn makes a marvelous venue for a small wedding or commitment ceremony. If you decide to get married at the Duke Gardens or Chapel, many couples use the Inn as their reception site for about 100 guests. You can reserve the entire Inn for your wedding part or out of town guests.

Conferences & Meetings

The King's Daughters Inn is centrally located minutes from Duke University, Duke University Medical Center, and downtown Durham and a short hop from RTP (Research Triangle Park), Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and Chapel Hill. Our technical capabilities and scalable spaces make the Inn an ideal venue for courses, seminars, workshops, off-site retreats, and board meetings.

Parties & Celebrations

Our group settings offer the scale of an inn with the warmth of a private home -- perfect for birthdays, award ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, or just an intimate gathering of friends.

Event Amenities

The following amenities are available for all group gatherings at the Inn:

• Space for up to 100 attendees, depending on your event space
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage service
• Continental style snack and hors d'oeuvres and/or catering services available on request
• Tables, chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, and china*
• Set up and take down services on request*
• Valet parking, depending on the size of your group
• Room discounts for multiple guest room bookings related to your event

In addition to these capabilities, we have the following technical resources for meetings and business-related functions:

• Widescreen 58" plasma TV(s)
• Complete A/V system
• Teleconferencing and web conferencing
• Full internet connectivity

Please review our event spaces to determine which one best matches your needs. Additional information may also be found on our Events FAQ page.

The Brodie Duke Hall
In years past, the King's Daughters would frequent the auditorium for movies and lectures. This revamped and updated room is now a state-of-the-art business and conference center. Versatile and practical with several possible seating configurations (round, U- and T-shaped, classroom, etc.), it's the ideal setting for conferences, receptions, or parties.

• Accommodates groups up to 56 for a seated event or 70 for a mingling cocktail reception
• 759 square feet, 23 ft. x 33 ft.
• Private entrance
• Two 58" plasma screen TVs
• Complete A/V presentation system
• Teleconferencing and web conferencing
• Full internet connectivity
• Starting at $500
• Special rate for Duke University events, non-profits, and neighborhood groups

The Dining Room
Overlooking the oaks of Duke's East Campus, enjoy the historic authenticity of this grand room's large windows, hardwood floors, 12 ft. ceilings, cove moldings, and 8 ft. fireplace. Conveniently adjacent to both the main entrance and our full-scale commercial kitchen, the dining room is ideal for formal or informal banquets, rehearsal dinners, and showers. This expansive space can easily be adapted to include all of our business-ready amenities.

• Accommodates groups up to 48 for a buffet meal or 60 for a plated meal
• 850 square feet, 25 ft. x 35 ft.
• Multiple seating arrangements
• On request, wide screen plasma TV, complete A/V system, tele- and web conferencing, and full internet connectivity
• Starting at $500
• Special rate for Duke University events, non-profits, and neighborhood groups

The Parlor
Bathed in afternoon light, the parlor is a gracious setting for more private, intimate affairs. Meticulously restored hardwood floors, plaster moldings, and 8 ft. fireplace charmingly preserve the parlor's air of antiquity -- perfect for showers, afternoon teas, and neighborhood gatherings.

• Accommodates groups up to 25 for a seated event or 40 for a cocktail reception
• 850 square feet, 25 ft. x 35 ft.
• Sound system
• Adjacent to with full use of the sun porch
• Starting at $300
• Special rate for Duke University events, non-profits, and neighborhood groups

Thinking about hosting an event with the King's Daughters Inn?
We'd love to hear from you! Please contact:
Samantha Kozub Director of Marketing and Special Events
Phone: 919.354.7000 x203
Email: events@thekingsdaughtersinn.com
Or request more info via our Event Contact Form

The King's Daughters Inn is nestled in the heart of Durham's Trinity Park. This part of North Carolina is a special place for many couples all over the world. Some were raised in the area; others began relationships here or found and fell in love with the Bull City together. When choosing a venue for your wedding, it is important that you choose a venue that reflects you and your fiancé(e).

The King's Daughters Inn's mission is to give each and every guest a unique, comfortable, and stress-free overall experience. We strive for exceptional service and focus on each guest as an individual. The King's Daughters Inn has created an intimate atmosphere in one of the most historic and enchanting areas of the Bull City, and the Inn wants to share that with your closest family and friends. It is a perfect setting to celebrate life, love, and your happily ever after.

The Inn offers many options from hosting your whole wedding at the Inn to using it for additional events throughout your wedding weekend.

A small, intimate wedding ceremony and reception (50 guests) can be held entirely at the Inn. Our parlor is rearranged to create a beautiful living room style ceremony that is both comfortable and elegant. After your first kiss as a married couple, guests are escorted to the dining room for a delicious meal and wonderful conversation. Dancing and toasts can be held in the spacious Brodie Duke Hall

For larger weddings, a couple can host a lively wedding reception (100 guests) all throughout the Inn. Another option is to use the Inn as your wedding party headquarters. Begin your weekend celebration by welcoming your overnight guests with complimentary afternoon tea and homemade scones and muffins. Primp with your best girlfriends for your ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner in one of our luxurious suites. Gather your family and friends in the parlor to host a cocktail hour and then move on to the dining room for a sophisticated or laid back rehearsal dinner full of food, friends, family, and fun! With full access to the house, you could invite guests following the big day to join you for a farewell breakfast and to recount the evening's reception

An event at the Inn inspires memories that no large hotel venue can provide. Those closest to you have the opportunity to spend quality time in an intimate setting. A family reunion atmosphere exists during the stay and the happy couple is able to mingle with friends and family staying at the Inn throughout the weekend. Your wedding at The King's Daughters Inn is your own private party for just you and your guests to enjoy! Book the entire Inn for a wedding package and enjoy:

• Exclusive use of the inn -- 20,000 square feet including three event spaces and seventeen luxury rooms and suites
• Overnight accommodations for 46
• Gourmet breakfast for all overnight guests
• Great vignettes for unique wedding photos
• Complimentary use of tables, chairs, linens, glassware, and setup
• Full commercial kitchen available to your choice of licensed caterer.

Thinking about hosting an event with the King's Daughters Inn?
We'd love to hear from you! Please contact: Samantha Kozub Director of Marketing and Special Events Phone: 919.354.7000 x203 Email: events@thekingsdaughtersinn.com Or request more info via our Event Contact Form

The King's Daughters Inn is centrally located minutes from Duke University, Duke University Medical Center, and downtown Durham and a short hop from RTP (Research Triangle Park), Raleigh-Durham international Airport and Chapel Hill. Our technical capabilities and scalable spaces make the Inn an ideal venue for courses, seminars, workshops, off-site retreats, and board meetings.
Host a meeting at The King's Daughters Inn and receive:

• A choice of three unique meeting rooms. The Inn can accommodate up to 60 in our largest room
• Complimentary wireless Internet throughout the Inn
• Flat screen TV - 42" available in Parlor or Dining Room, two 52" available mounted on the wall in the Brodie Duke Hall
• In wall sound system
• Complimentary use of podium, microphones, flip chart, and whiteboard
• Tables, chairs, and linens, along with setup and breakdown
• Complimentary parking
• Overnight group rates on any of our 17 unique rooms when five or more rooms are reserved

Thinking about hosting an event with the King's Daughters Inn?
We'd love to hear from you! Please contact:
Samantha Kozub Director of Marketing and Special Events
Phone: 919.354.7000 x203
Email: events@thekingsdaughtersinn.com
Or request more info via our Event Contact Form

Our group settings offer the scale of an inn with the warmth of a private home -- perfect for bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, or just an intimate gathering of friends.

The King's Daughters Inn staff is on-site to make your event memorable. From greeting guests as they arrive to suggesting wonderful vendors in the area to make sure the set up is perfect for the event, we want the host and their guests to be worry-free and happy with their special occasion.

The King's Daughters Inn is a comfortable yet sophisticated background for any type of social or business occasion.

Thinking about hosting an event with the King's Daughters Inn?
We'd love to hear from you! Please contact:
Samantha Kozub Director of Marketing and Special Events
Phone: 919.354.7000 x203
Email: events@thekingsdaughtersinn.com
Or request more info via our Event Contact Form

Duke University Campus (across the street)
Well known as one of the nation’s top academic and research institutions, visitors to Duke are often surprised by the physical beauty, serenity and diversity of its campus. Nestled within its 8,600 acres is the Duke Forest, one of the largest continually managed woodlands in the United States with over 30 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens’ five miles of walkways and allées wind gracefully among 55 acres of indigenous and non-native flora. The 210-foot tall Duke Chapel, with its gothic-inspired pointed arches and ribbed vaults rises majestically over West Campus. For a truly unique experience (unless you live in Madagascar), visit the Duke Lemur Center, the world’s largest sanctuary for rare and endangered prosimian primates. Art lovers may want to survey the Nasher Museum of Art’s 13,000+ piece collection including original works by Warhol, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso. All of this within minutes of the King’s Daughters Inn. Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. (919) 684-8111, www.duke.edu.

Ninth Street (short walk across Duke's East Campus)
Indy spirit lives on Ninth St., a four block commercial district known for its vibrant street life and conspicuous lack of national chains. Though its proximity to Duke might suggest a student-centered focus, it caters equally, if not more, to local Durhamites. This eclectic collection of shops and restaurants has something for everyone – from tattoos and comic books, to specialty athletic shoes, to fine jewelry and clothing. It also offers a wide variety of ethnic cuisines.

Brightleaf Square (3 blocks)
Named for the golden-yellow tobacco which for nearly 75 years was aged, cured and fermented within its walls, these two converted brick warehouses and central courtyard are now home to a mix of Durham’s finest eateries and shops. Renovated in 2004, visitors can eat, browse and meander leisurely through the twinkle lit courtyard. Situated between downtown and Duke University, Brightleaf Square is a culinary and commercial centerpiece of Durham’s downtown district. Brightleaf Square, 905 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701. (919) 682-9229, Brightleaf Square.

Durham Bulls Athletic Park (1 mile)
In 1988, “Bull Durham” instantly transformed the Durham Bulls into a national sensation, but Bulls baseball has been part of Durham’s summer landscape for nearly a century. In 1995, the Bulls, now the Triple-A affiliate for the Tampa Bay Rays, moved into this beautiful new stadium. Designed by the same architects as Camden Yards in Baltimore, its brick façade, manual scoreboard and intimate layout evoke that same classic, old-time ballpark ambience. $10 will get you a seat at field level, but feel free to roam the playground and picnic pavilions, test your skills on the climbing wall, or gauge your pitch speed on radar. The “DBAP” also hosts corporate events and group outings with full catering service; call or visit their website for details. See you at the ballpark! Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701. (919) 956-BULL, www.dbulls.com.

American Tobacco Historic District (1 mile)
From its formation in 1890, for the American Tobacco Company was for decades the economic engine powering Durham’s economy and a dominant force in the worldwide tobacco industry. With dwindling market share, diversification and a branching out of its operations, American Tobacco finally abandoned its Durham campus in 1987 and the one million square foot property fell into disrepair and decay. Purchased by the Capitol Broadcasting Company in 1998, this National Historic Landmark has undergone a remarkable and inspired transformation into the mixed-use development that stands today. Restored tobacco warehouses are now home to restaurants, bars and businesses which frame a multi-purpose central courtyard and lawn. A ¼ mile stepped waterway bisects the courtyard while above, the iconic Lucky Strike smokestack and water tower punctuate the Durham skyline as they have for decades. This award-winning reclamation project has served as a catalyst for the downtown revival that’s still ongoing, and is a must see for visitors to the “Bull City.” American Tobacco Historic District, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701. (919) 433-1566, www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com.

Durham Performing Arts Center (1 mile)
On November 30, 2008, B.B. King opened this magnificent new facility, now the largest performing arts center in the Carolinas. Already receiving accolades for its architecture and acoustics, the 2,700 seat DPAC hosts a variety of cultural events including Broadway musicals, concerts and comedy shows. The performing arts center offers special group programs as well, including pre- and post-show events, priority seating and discount tickets. Within easy walking distance of the American Tobacco Historic District and downtown restaurants, the DPAC has become the crown jewel of Durham’s downtown renaissance. The King’s Daughters Inn is the official Bed & Breakfast of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701. (919) 680-2787, www.dpacnc.com.

From I-40, take exit 279B onto Durham Freeway/NC-147 North.
Travel 9 miles to exit 14 (right) onto Swift Ave, and turn right onto Swift Ave.
After 200ft, cross railroad tracks and turn right onto Main Street.
Continue ~1/2mi and turn left onto Buchanan Blvd.
In 200ft you'll see The King's Daughters Inn on the right. Enter the alley just past the Inn, to our parking area.

From I-85, take exit 175 onto Guess Road.
Travel Southeast on Guess Road for about 1 mile.
Guess Road becomes Buchanan Boulevard at Club Boulevard.
Continue South on Buchanan Boulevard for about 1 mile.
The King's Daughters Inn will be on your left, after Minerva.
Enter the alley between the yellow house and the Inn to reach our parking area.