High-end spot for elegant wedding or rehearsal dinner: Washington Duke Inn
Sign welcoming us to Washingon Duke Inn in Durham NC
My daughter got married in June and I’ll be posting her reviews of the vendors she used. But first, I thought I’d pass along some pictures and booking information and prices for the Washington Duke Inn. Hannah (my daughter) booked a block of rooms here for out of town guests, and they were very happy.
Recently, I attended a luncheon at this hotel and took my camera. I also got some pricing information for you!
This is what you see when you drive up. The approach is a long driveway off the pretty treelined road from Duke University.
Driving up to the Washington Duke Inn
The hotel facade is not very pretty, but who cares, you won’t be outside for long.
Exterior of Durham's Washington Duke Inn
A bellman stands at the door at reception; he can help you.
Bellman greets us at drive-up area of Washington Duke Inn
Below, some interior shots. There are many small and large rooms for lunches, dinners, and wedding ceremonies.
A conference room at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham NC
On our way to a banquet room at the Washington Duke Inn
Below, the luncheon I attended. The food was delicious! Beth Pendergrass is the Catering Sales Manager at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club – she is nice, smart, ingenious, and helpful.
Prices seem to run around $100-$162 per person as a package (see detailed information below). Very large groups can be accommodated. $1,500-$25,000 is the “a la carte” price of reserving various rooms. An outdoor ceremony itself is $2,000. For more information contactl Ms. Pendergrass; she has a very detailed and helpful booklet available for prospective brides and their families.
A banquet room at the Washington Duke Inn
Address: 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina 27705
Phone: (919) 313-2185
