Hotel Near Duke University in Durham, NC

JB Duke Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond hotel with 198 guest rooms at 230 Science Drive on Duke University's campus in Durham, NC, set among the pines of Duke Forest. Built in 1989 and named for James Buchanan “J.B.” Duke, the hotel connects directly to Duke University's Fuqua School of Business via a covered walkway, roughly a 6-minute walk. On-site dining includes two restaurants, the Lobby Lounge and the Marketplace café and bar, alongside over 25,600 square feet of IACC-certified event space. A complimentary area shuttle is available, including service to Duke University Hospital from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Additional amenities include a fitness center, sauna, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Who Stays at JB Duke Hotel

• Fuqua School of Business visitors — executives, students, and recruiters cross to campus under a private covered walkway, arriving polished and unhurried for the meeting that matters.

• Duke families — parents and grandparents return again and again for move-in day, Parents Weekend, a home game, or simply a weekend visiting the student they miss.

• Duke Hospital patients & families — a complimentary shuttle runs throughout the day so you're never far from your loved one's bedside; ask a reservations agent about our Medical Rate.

• Duke sporting event guests — make a weekend out of it while you're cheering on the Blue Devils, whether it's basketball, football, or another Duke Athletics event.

• Wedding parties — say “I do” among the towering pines of Duke Forest, from a quaint outdoor ceremony to a chic ballroom reception, with on-site wedding experts handling every detail.

• Meeting & conference groups — trade the standard hotel ballroom for 25,600 sq ft of IACC-certified event space tucked into Duke Forest, where the setting inspires as much as the agenda.

• NC resident staycationers — escape without leaving the state: Duke Forest scenery, a walk to Duke's storied campus, and a AAA Four Diamond stay, backed by a dedicated NC Resident Rate.

Why Stay On Campus

JB Duke Hotel isn't just close to Duke University — it's on Duke's own campus, connected directly to the Fuqua School of Business by a covered walkway, and a short shuttle ride from Duke University Hospital. For visiting faculty, conference attendees, and patients' families alike, that means walking to a meeting instead of driving, and a scheduled shuttle instead of a rideshare wait.

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