The Duke Mansion

"High-end lodging in a 1915 building with elegant rooms, landscaped grounds, a gym & a library."

The Duke Mansion is a Charlotte, NC wedding and event venue housed in a historic 1915 property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering weddings, overnight stays, and gatherings for 2 to 300 guests. The venue features 20 individually decorated guest rooms (some with shared sleeping porches), 4.5 acres of gardens known as the Mary DBT Semans Gardens, a full breakfast included with room rates, and an onsite Executive Chef and culinary staff. Built in 1915 and expanded by James Buchanan Duke, the nonprofit property has operated as a historic inn and event venue; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. Guests frequently praise the well-maintained grounds and gardens, accommodating staff who assist with detailed planning, comfortable rooms, and the included breakfast; one reviewer who proposed on the property highlighted staff responsiveness in coordinating a picnic package in the front gardens.