Duke Mansion – A Favorite for Families in Charlotte

The Duke Mansion offers twenty unique guest rooms with king, queen, or double beds. Rooms include private baths, Frette bathrobes, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, and free WiFi. Six rooms feature shared sleeping porches overlooking the gardens. The Dowd Suite has a king bed, soaking tub, and shower for two.

Executive Chef Terrance Kelly leads the culinary team, serving breakfast daily and event menus with Southern influence. Options include plated dinners, buffets, and stations like Three Cheese Mac N' Cheese or Southern Grits. The estate fee includes butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and a four-hour bar package with wine, beer, and soft drinks.

The property sits on 4.5 acres with gardens designed by Laurie Durden, featuring historic trees and year-round blooms. Guests can stroll the paths, watch pollinators, or relax with a book. The McGuire Lawn hosts outdoor ceremonies, and Barnhardt Terrace accommodates tented receptions under the stars.

The Duke Mansion is in Charlotte's Myers Park neighborhood, 2 miles from center city and 15 km from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It is within walking distance of casual and fine dining restaurants on tree-lined streets dotted with boutiques and cafes.

Services include a 24-hour front desk, guest business center, and event planning for groups of 2-300. The mansion has a ramp and elevator to upper floors. Audio-visual equipment includes LCD projectors, sound systems, and microphones. Valet parking is available at $40 per attendant per hour.