Fuqua School of Business
Hotel Connected by Covered Walkway
Set among the towering pines of the Duke Forest in the heart of Duke’s West Campus, the AAA Four Diamond JB Duke Hotel is connected to Duke University’s acclaimed Fuqua School of Business by a covered walkway, about a six-minute walk from our lobby to Fuqua’s main building.
Fuqua’s world comes together here. The school’s executive education courses convene in our Thomas Executive Conference Center, and Weekend Executive MBA students return each month to make the hotel their home base for residency weekends.
Who Comes to Fuqua and Stays Here
Executive education participants leave the day-to-day behind for programs in our Thomas Executive Conference Center, then retreat to a light-filled guest room with views of the surrounding Duke Forest.
- Weekend Executive MBA students return each month to a familiar room and a familiar walk to class, with the JB Duke Hotel as an elegant home base from Thursday night through Sunday.
- Corporate partners and recruiters arrive for site visits, interviews and info sessions steps from Fuqua, then close the day over a handcrafted cocktail at the J. Chou Peninsula Bar.
- Prospective students and their families see Fuqua the way its students do: tour the school by day, then settle into sophisticated, contemporary comfort on the same campus by evening.
Getting to Class
- Walk from the hotel to Fuqua’s main building: about 6 minutes (0.3 mile), connected by a covered walkway
- Hotel address: 230 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708
- Fuqua School of Business address: 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC 27708
- Parking: complimentary for hotel guests in the adjacent covered garage; valet parking available for an additional fee
- Getting around campus: complimentary shuttle to anywhere on Duke’s campus, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; reserve a time with the bellman in advance
Fuqua School of Business
What hotels are near the Fuqua School of Business?
The JB Duke Hotel is connected to Duke’s Fuqua School of Business by a covered walkway, about a 6-minute walk (0.3 mile) from the hotel to Fuqua’s main building. The hotel sits on Duke University’s campus at 230 Science Drive.
Where is the Fuqua School of Business located?
The Fuqua School of Business is at 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC 27708, on Duke University’s campus. The JB Duke Hotel, at 230 Science Drive, is connected to the school by a covered walkway.
Where do Weekend Executive MBA students stay during residencies?
Fuqua’s Weekend Executive MBA program houses students at the JB Duke Hotel for residency weekends, with accommodations beginning Thursday night. Lodging is arranged through the program, and Fuqua is a short covered walk from the hotel.
Where should I stay for a Fuqua executive education program?
Fuqua’s executive education courses meet in the Thomas Executive Conference Center at the JB Duke Hotel, so your room and your classroom are under one roof. Contact a reservations agent to book your stay around your program dates.
Do I need a car when staying near Fuqua?
Not to get around campus. Fuqua is about a 6-minute walk by covered walkway, and our complimentary shuttle goes anywhere on Duke’s campus from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; speak with the bellman ahead of time to reserve a time. If you drive, garage parking is complimentary for hotel guests.
Is parking free at JB Duke Hotel?
Yes. Parking is complimentary for all hotel guests in the adjacent covered garage, and valet parking is available for an additional fee.