Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Lodging: Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club

I recently had the privilege of staying at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina on the steps of Duke University's campus.  I booked this stay through Hotels.com and was able to get a room for under $125/night (tax included).  As many of you may know Hotels.com offers a unique rewards program where if you book 10 nights through the site you receive a free night stay.

The hotel itself is stunning and in a fantastic location for business meetings inside the Triangle and about 20 minutes away from the airport.  In addition to the four star amenities the property is situated on a golf course (as the name would dictate).  The rooms are very spacious and have been updated within the last four years or so.  The hotel features two different restaurants, a nice size gym, indoor pool, and reasonably priced green fees on the award winning golf course.

Back of Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

View Directly Behind Hotel

Golf Course View Room

Partial View from Golf Course Side Room

Cameron Indoor Stadium at Night

Ratings:
Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club  5* out of 7*
Staff: 5* our of 7* (Mostly well educated UNC grads.  Sorry Tarheel fans, but I am not making that up)
Cleanliness: Above Average
Fitness Center: Above Average. Four Treadmills, free weights, and a couple machines, but very clean.
Additional Comment: The hotel rooms themselves are spacious.  I highly recommend requesting a view overlooking the beautiful golf course. I think they are about the quality you would expect at a 3.75 star Hotel on a traditional scale.  The best part of the hotel by far was the proximity to Duke's Campus and the golf course. For basketball fans you are within walking distance of Cameron Indoor Stadium where the beloved or hated Blue Devils play.