Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Property class: 4
Hotel with spa, near Durham Cathedral

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Radisson BLU Hotel Durham puts you just a 5-minute drive from Durham Cathedral and 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. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

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)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $121
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Why we love this property

Work meets relaxation
This hotel combines business facilities with spa luxury. Meeting spaces boost productivity. Massages and saunas offer perfect relaxation.
Food for every palate
The hotel offers local cuisine at its restaurant and relaxed vibes at the cafe and bar. Organic, vegan, and vegetarian options satisfy every diner.
Spa sanctuary
Daily spa services, body wraps, and detox treatments await at this hotel. Unwind in the sauna, hot tub, or steam room after a deep-tissue massage.

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a small table with a cup and a book, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a small round table, and a chair.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city through the window.

Junior Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of buildings through the window.

Premium Room, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, River View

A riverside road with a pedestrian bridge, a river, and buildings in the background.

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

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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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durham Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durham University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 43 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 47 min drive
  • Durham Station - 10 min walk
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 16 min drive
  • Heighington Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waiting Room Durham Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

  • Radisson BLU Hotel Durham puts you just a 5-minute drive from Durham Cathedral and 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. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 207 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • 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

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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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. Open daily.
The Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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 10-minute walk from Durham Station and 11 minutes' walk from Durham Cathedral. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a large variety of options available and often replenished. (58 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were a highlight, with many guests enjoying their treatments and finding the area clean and well-maintained. (26 reviews)
  • The hot tub, steam room, and sauna were all great and provided a wonderful relaxation experience. (13 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly helpful staff. Lovely hotel in beautiful riverside setting in the heart of Durham.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay as always. Clean and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

All good nice and clean with friendly, helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at Radisson as close proximity to the centre, walking distance in fact. Stayed in a superior room. Very spacious and clean. Parking at hotel a bonus and didn't need to use car again until we departed. Staff so helpful, whether reception, restaurant or housekeeping. Would definitely stay here again when in Durham.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and spacious, however they could do with a fresh lick of paint. Staff were helpful and informative. Parking is easily accessible and sign posted. Breakfast had an average selection of products.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room overlooking river. Easy checking, pleasant staff Comfortable beds, heavy black out curtains, git a good nights sleep Plenty choice for breakfast Spa facilities excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and welcoming hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay, enjoyed the breakfast and the spa as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel near the centre of Durham, excellent buffet breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Me and my Husband were only there for one night but everything about our stay was brilliant.staff were very helpful and polite, room was clean and had everything we needed,the pool area was exelant we spent about an hour in there something for everyone's needs at breakfast.we will deffinately use Radison Hotels again .
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean and a good size, the breakfast was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location, rooms clean and spacious. Breakfast was good
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely staff lovely hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean spacious room and exellent good quality breakfast amd all staff very friendly and helpfull
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room. Excellent helpful staff. Breakfast was very good value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for a night with kids . I must say that our stay was wonderful . The breakfast was delicious. Loved every bit of it specially the pan cake . Kids enjoyed to the fullest.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything from the check in staff to the breakfast made was all great
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8/10 Very good

Nice comfortable room
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was lovely and the room was very clean and staff were friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a very pleasant stay. Amy, with who I did my check in was really helpful and courteous, and offered me an upgrade with river view, and I enjoyed very much. The location of the hotel is great and close to everything. Nice and clean accomodations. Thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and shower .
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff, fantastic position, close to shops and restaurants, food and drink excellent and all areas immacularely clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely room really nice service very easy entrance and parking
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8/10 Very good

Really great breakfast Rooms are starting to be a bit tired but very comfy bed
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, well staffed, fab amenities, and pretty reasonably priced