The Duke in DC office is located in the heart of downtown with easy access to hotels, restaurants, public transportation and parking. We want your event in our nation’s capital to go as smoothly as possible. In that spirit, the following is a collection of trip and event planning logistical resources.

Parking Garages

Public Transportation

The Duke in DC office is easily accessible via public transportation. For timetables, maps, and information visit the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority.  Information on navigating Washington can be found here. 

  • Metro Center (Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines): Exit the station at 12th and F St. NW. Head South toward the National Mall. At the corner of 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW turn right. Building Entrance on Right: 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
  • Federal Triangle (Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines): Exit the station at 12th St. NW. Turn left, heading North. Cross Pennsylvania Ave. NW and turn left. Building Entrance on Right: 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green and Yellow Lines): Exit the station and head NW with Pennsylvania Ave. NW on your left and the memorial on your right. Cross 12th St. NW. Building Entrance on Right: 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 

Nearby Hotels 

Listed below are some hotel recommendations. Please note that Duke University does not have a preferred rate with these hotels. 

Grand Hyatt Washington  Hampton Inn Washington DC/White House |
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown | JW Marriott Washington | Marriott Metro Center | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington 

Catering

Below are some of our preferred catering companies. If you would like to use a vendor not on this list, please contact Eric Shipley and ask the vendor to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for use of the loading dock. 

Casual Dining

For casual food dining options click here.

Corporate and Formal

These caterers offer full service breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as bar service if requested.

RSVP Catering | Susan Gage | Saint Germain Catering 

NOTE: Duke in DC does have space to both serve food and set up a bar at the same time. We do not have any linens or tablecloths. 

AV/Photography Vendors

New Media Mill  | Leigh Vogel