The Duke Mansion

This old mansion, once owned by the founder of Duke energy, turned B&B was a wonderful experience. Breakfast was amazing, and our servers made the meal so much better. FANTASTIC coffee! Grounds are lovely, and our bed was super comfortable. All in all, a great stay.

Beautiful grounds. Somewhat dated. More of a place for weddings and bridal events. Not really anything to do but relax. Breakfast was good but no lounge or other meals available. A few restaurants are within walking distance several blocks away.

Stayed here one night en route to Florida. We would definitely return. It is charming, in a beautiful neighborhood….the staff were wonderful….the breakfast superb…and a good recommendation for dinner. The grounds are lovely and would have enjoyed more time to walk the [property and sit on the porches.

What a wonderful home and historic location! Our room was beautiful, spacious, & comfortable. The hot breakfast buffet was absolutely delicious with options galore that were high end and healthy. (And slightly different each day with a special chef treat.) Staff were all very helpful and gracious, clearly taking pride in their work. We absolutely recommend staying here! Walking through the gardens was engaging and interesting even in January. We can only imagine how glorious it is in full bloom!

It was our first day and first time in Charlotte and we were looking for a different experience for our stay so we chose the Duke Mansion. The most important thing you should know (that we didn’t) is that hotel guests are 2nd class to any events that take place here. Period. There are only 20 rooms and they probably do not generate enough income to sustain the facility. Although room rentals are likely essential to fill out the Duke’s overall budget during nonevent times, you will feel marginalized during your stay here if an event is taking place. Apparently there are many. We were unfortunately here during an event and basically relegated to staying in our room lest experience the unwelcoming glares of party goers towards us interlopers or potential party crashers (It happened). There was no where to go downstairs anyway as everything was closed off. Kind of reminded me of having to stay in my room as a kid during my parents “for adults only” parties. We booked the facility more than a month in advance but were notified of the event only a week prior and could not economically change our plans. In hindsight we should have canceled because we were not able to enjoy the property and the Duke did nothing special for the significant disruption of our stay. I am a history buff and relish in the opportunity to stay in a unique, historical property. But staying at The Duke is not exactly a “night at the Museum” as much as “a night at Grandma’s”… and after she’s slathered on Vick’s Vapo Rub. The room was unbearably musty and smelled off. A heavy rain passed through the area a few days prior and I suspect mold issues. The room furniture is an old and eclectic mix of periods and does not illicit a feel of being somewhere special. Maybe other rooms are appointed better. They really should just drop this granny chic look and update all the rooms like they did in the bathrooms which were nicely done except for the water pressure. Overall there is a significant amount of wear at the Duke that the wide photos don’t show. This wear and tear would be fine if it was say Paul Reveres house in Boston built in 1680 and has been authentically preserved. But the Duke was built in 1915 and has gone through many owners and modernized remodels here and there. If elements are not truly original (I.e. walls are newer drywall not original lath and plaster) everything should be in tip top shape. Even original architecture should be better cared for. I was expecting a miniature version of the Huntington Library with some antique books to browse through but saw basically a large sized community book swap in the library. So if not historical, if not nicely updated, what exactly is the point here? I respect the fact that this property reflects local history that should be preserved. But to subject guests to a 2nd class experience during events and smelly rooms that need care demonstrates little B&B hospitality - it’s more of a northern carpet bagger vibe. Is that the exp

Classic, beautiful grounds, and great staff. We loved our stay here and enjoyed our comfortable surroundings and accommodations. We stayed in the Harris room which had an enclosed porch with swing and rocking chair. It was a great place to unwind. The bathroom had large tub and separate large shower. The first two nights we were there included music and drinks we could purchase. It was a total bonus to our stay. Food was great each day were there. Options included eggs made your way, omelette, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwich, or French toast to name a few. This was included in our stay. Overall, absolutely wonderful!!

Lovely mansion in Charlotte which has been converted to a B&B. Even in fall, the gardens were nice. I will look forward to seeing them sometime when they are in full bloom. Breakfast was good and choices varied a bit over the days we were there, so it wasn't the exact same each day.

My daughter's wedding was held here this month. I wish I was able to give more stars! Venue and food were amazing and I received several compliments from wedding guests! But those compliments belong to the staff that made this event better than I had imagined! The two night stay, rehearsal dinner, and wedding dinner amazed all! Thanks to all for making this special event even more special!

We stay at the Duke Mansion each trip to Charlotte that rooms are available. The rooms are individual. I do not believe any two are alike. The staff is there to assist you and does an excellent job. There are 4 1/2 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. When you stay there, especially your first time, make time to walk arou Additional pluses, the breakfast is a must! Each meal is individually prepared after you order. Breakfast is included in the daily room rate. Parking is very convenient. The Duke Mansion has received Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence and a Four Diamond rating from AAA. It is a Select Registry property. This is a premier location for special; events like Weddings.