Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club. Each spacious room has a flat-screen satellite TV, laptop safe and large work space. All rooms also feature free tea and coffee and a private bathroom. The PACE Health Club has a spa bath, sauna, steam room, gym and indoor pool. Guests can also relax in one of the 5 Nu Spa treatment rooms. The Collage Restaurant offers British cuisine with a twist, and includes a range of signature dishes. The food is produced using fresh ingredients and a selection of wines are also available. The casual Lobby Bar has light meals, coffees and snacks. Located on the banks of the River Wear, this Radisson hotel is 1 mile from Durham Castle. The A1(M) motorway is 10 minutes’ drive and the Pennines are 30 minutes’ car journey.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Radisson Blu
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed a few times over many years when I visit family. I like the changes made to lobby & bar area. Refurbished room was appreciated too. Looks really good but felt exposed by lack of screening when curtains are open as y There were no...
  • Tue-sang
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Family room was very generous in size, very happy with the space as a family of 4
  • Alexa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible stay which exceeded expectations. Everything was thought of and truthfully we didn’t want to leave! We will certainly be back!
  • Ellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We got upgraded for free and the staff were lovely. Highly recommend and will be going back there next time we are in Durham.
  • Rathbone
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were lovely upon arrival, and the room was lovely, overlooking the river and a 10 minute walk from shops. We went for a night time stroll and it was lovely
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendly staff . We had a problem with the shower and had no hot water .We rang reception and within 5 mins We got moved to a different room. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable bed. The spa pool area was lovely . Hotel very clean...
  • Milana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I love this place, it’s a beautiful location, short walk away from everything, amazing views and the staff are so friendly
  • Furlong
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pleasant stay. Alex at the bar was very helpful with local knowledge
  • Kathleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of information given at check in. Really friendly staff.Room exceptionally clean.
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast is quite expensive so we ended up eating elsewhere. Staff were lovely however.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Jozef's Riverside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £14 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the operating hours for some facilities, including the Pace Health Club, may vary during bank holidays. Contact the property directly for the schedule.

Car parking is chargeable and available on a first come, first served basis.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham