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Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Durham University

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Serves lunch and brunch
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Escape to Radisson BLU Hotel Durham, where upscale comfort and eco-friendliness converge. Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment, sip coffee at the cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar. With an indoor pool, health club, and helpful staff nearby guests can look forward to a relaxing stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $120
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Frankland Lane, Durham, England, DH1 5TA

What's nearby

  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durham University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 33 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 33 min drive
  • Durham Station - 9 min walk
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 10 min drive
  • Bishop Auckland Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walkergate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops' Mill (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crook Hall & Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Head of Steam Durham - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham puts you just a 5-minute drive from Durham University. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or detox wraps, and local cuisine is served at Collage Restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights at this eco-certified hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 207 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 14 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 65
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 8 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Lime House Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Collage Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.90 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 14 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, Barclaycard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Also known as

Durham Radisson BLU Hotel
Radisson BLU Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham Hotel Durham
Radisson Durham
Radisson Durham
Radisson Blu Durham Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Hotel
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Hotel Durham

Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Radisson BLU Hotel Durham does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 14 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes, Collage Restaurant offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Radisson BLU Hotel Durham like?

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham is a short 9-minute walk from Durham Station and 19 minutes' walk from Durham University. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Location
Lobby
Parking
Restaurant
River
Food
Spa

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, plentiful, and of good quality. (29 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel, great location
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good pool, spa treatment, decent bar drinks and snacks.
Wendy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent, convenient and central for visiting Durham and the surrounding area. Exceptional breakfast
GARY, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I just love staying here. I have a daughter at the university and the hotel is so conveniently central to everything.
GARY, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and conveniently walkable for Durham city.
Wendy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff, very welcoming. Nice room. Tasty breakfast and restaurant/bar options for dining. Right on the river. On-site parking. Would definitely stay there another time I am in Durham!
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean tidy staff very friendly and helpfull
Bridget, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very convenient location, ample (paying) parking and friendly staff. The hotel was comfortable and clean.
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location. Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast.
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Well placed for exploring the city centre
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had the most amazing time away, the hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff were great and managed to get us in 2 hours earlier than our check in time. We would definitely recommend and will be visiting again.
Amelia, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

I requested “special treatment” via the booking service as it was our wedding anniversary and received nothing. I requested a river view on arrival and were told there were none left, totally disappointed.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely one night stay. Beautiful hotel and facilities.
Joanna, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

In a very convenient position, for easy reach to Durham town centre.
Patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Must beef up security and employ surveillance camera at the corridors ,bar area ,and crowded area
ALFRED, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

View of cathedral & river. Lovely
Claire, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, spacious and comfortable

The hotel is in a great location, easy walk into the city centre. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. I loved the hydration stations on each floor to refill the water bottle. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Jane, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hotel is excellent and in a great place.
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Under renovation at the moment (Mar 25) very friendly staff
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Ice machine in Europe! Clean and spacious room and bathroom. Swivel chairs. Good desk and WiFi. Great buffet breakfast. Convenient walking distance to Cathedral and Castle. Did I mention the ice machine.
Brenda, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff are lovely and friendly
Bridget, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff friendly polite nice place to stay
Bridget, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous spa
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel stay

Myself and my husband stayed over for his birthday, nice hotel,slept well and lovely breakfast.
Deborah, 1-night trip