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Hotel Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 2116 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Room with river view was lovely, staff always friendly and helpful and the bar is a lovely place to sit and relax and have a drink.
Vicky
United Kingdom
United KingdomThe hotel was located perfectly for a wedding we were attending. Room was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was great with plenty of choice.
Nikki
United Kingdom
United KingdomThe staff especially in the dining room and our beautiful room
Jill
United Kingdom
United KingdomThe location was brilliant, we could walk to all the bars and restaurants. The staff in the hotel were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Karen
United Kingdom
United KingdomStaff were amazing ; friendly and very hardworking. Very impressed! Thank you 😊 For a lovely stay .!
Shaz
United Kingdom
United KingdomWe had a fab meal in the Restaurant, scallops, squid and an excellent steak with delicious sauces and sides. Also the breakfast buffet was very tasty with a good selection. At both meals, the staff were very friendly and helpful. And there is a pretty outdoor terrace at the bar, very pleasant to sit and enjoy a drink. .
Lynn
United Kingdom
United Kingdomthe hotel was very central and the room was lovely and clean with a nice view of the river.
Emily
United Kingdom
United KingdomHousekeping staff were especially helpful..... particularly Julie who went out of her way to make us comfortable
Barbara
United Kingdom
United KingdomExcellent location. Lovely old building and good sized room.
Matt
Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaGreat staff throughout.. I believe every staff member greeted me as I walked around the hotel the whole stay. I also got upgraded which was brilliant.
Lloyd
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
8.5
Very good
2,117 reviews
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Lloyd
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Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear.
Each room at Durham Marriott Hotel features a flat-screen TV and complimentary access to the leisure centre. Some rooms offer views of the River Wear and upgraded bathroom facilities.
Cast Iron Grill restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast and dinner. The Brew Bar, along with the Terrace, serves an extensive selection of breakfast items, sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts along with traditional and bespoke afternoon teas, classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
The hotel offers an indoor gym.
The hotel is 13 miles from Sunderland and less than 20 miles from the centre of Newcastle. High Force Waterfall is 36 miles away and Durham Adventure Valley can be reached in 15 minutes by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Most popular facilities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
very good fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Deluxe Family Room
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Standard Room, Guest room
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Superior Riverview Room, Larger Guest room, 1 King
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See what guests loved the most:
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Vicky
United Kingdom“Room with river view was lovely, staff always friendly and helpful and the bar is a lovely place to sit and relax and have a drink.”
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Nikki
United Kingdom
“The hotel was located perfectly for a wedding we were attending. Room was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was great with plenty of choice.”
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Jill
United Kingdom
“The staff especially in the dining room and our beautiful room”
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Karen
United Kingdom
“The location was brilliant, we could walk to all the bars and restaurants. The staff in the hotel were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.”
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Shaz
United Kingdom
“Staff were amazing ; friendly and very hardworking. Very impressed! Thank you 😊 For a lovely stay .!”
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Lynn
United Kingdom
“We had a fab meal in the Restaurant, scallops, squid and an excellent steak with delicious sauces and sides. Also the breakfast buffet was very tasty with a good selection. At both meals, the staff were very friendly and helpful. And there is a pretty outdoor terrace at the bar, very pleasant to sit and enjoy a drink. .”
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Emily
United Kingdom
“the hotel was very central and the room was lovely and clean with a nice view of the river.”
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Barbara
United Kingdom
“Housekeping staff were especially helpful..... particularly Julie who went out of her way to make us comfortable”
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Matt
Saudi Arabia“Excellent location. Lovely old building and good sized room.”
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Lloyd
United Kingdom
“Great staff throughout.. I believe every staff member greeted me as I walked around the hotel the whole stay. I also got upgraded which was brilliant.”
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Is a room a view , a room overlooking the river ?There are rooms overlooking the river and rooms with a castle and cathedral viewAsked about: Deluxe Room, Guest room • Answered on 2 December 2019
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Do you have a car park?Yes we do have a car park which is charged at £7.00 per night for overnight stay. Please note this is due to increase to £11.00 per nightAnswered on 14 July 2020
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Are there gluten free options for breakfast, please?After speaking to our head chef and the kitchen team, The breakfast items we have available : The hot buffet - bacon, gluten free sausages, eggs, beans Continental - gluten free porridge/granola, gluten free toast, gluten free muffinsAnswered on 15 February 2020
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do you have a minibar/fridge in the rooms?All of our rooms have a fridge in the bedroomAnswered on 7 October 2021
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is your spa and pool open due to covidAt present only our pool and gym is open. We recommend guests contact the hotel prior to arrival to give an update on what facilities we have to offer before they arrive.Answered on 9 October 2020
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What's nearby
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Durham Magistrates Court0.1 miles
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Palace Green0.2 miles
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Palace Green Library0.2 miles
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Durham Castle0.2 miles
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Durham Crown Court0.2 miles
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Durham Cathedral0.3 miles
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Bill Bryson Library0.5 miles
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Institute for Computational Cosmology0.6 miles
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Durham University0.8 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant Zen0.2 miles
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Cafe/bar Vennels Café0.3 miles
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Restaurant Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill0.4 miles
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Cafe/bar Tealicious Tearoom0.4 miles
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Cafe/bar The Pancake Cafe0.9 miles
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Restaurant Finbarr's Restaurant1.5 miles
Top attractions
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Lumley Castle5.4 miles
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Beamish Museum8.1 miles
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Stadium of Light12.1 miles
Public transport
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Train Durham Train Station0.5 miles
Closest airports
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Newcastle International Airport18.9 miles
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Durham Tees Valley Airport19.3 miles
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 restaurant on site
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Cuisine: Steakhouse, Grill/BBQ
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Facilities of Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Outdoors
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 11 per day.
Reception services
Cleaning services
Business facilities
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Wellness facilities
Languages spoken
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered 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
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Cot upon request
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Free |
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Extra bed upon request
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£15 per stay |
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Extra bed upon request
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£15 per stay |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the extra beds provided are roll-away beds. See Policies.
Please note that the credit or debit card used to make the booking must be available on check in at the hotel.
Please note that the credit or debit card used to make the booking must be available on check in at the hotel.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
FAQs about Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
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Check-in at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Fitness
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Guests staying at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County is 0.7 miles from the centre of Durham.
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Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County has 1 restaurant:
- Cast Iron Bar & Grill
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Room options at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Double
- Suite
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Parking
- Secured parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
