Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG
Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG
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- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Heating
About this property
Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Hotel Indigo Durham occupies Old Shire Hall, on Old Elvet, just 5 minutes from Durham Railway station and 400 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle. The Hotel is close to many of the other attractions Durham city has to offer too, with the City’s popular shopping area only 5 minutes away on foot. Each bedroom is contemporary in design, taking inspiration from the Trinity - Durham Cathedral, Castle and University. You will find a mini fridge with complimentary water, large bed, rainfall shower and free toiletries. Other benefits also include a flat-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Some rooms offer a view of Durham Cathedral. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building. The onsite Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill serves signature steaks, English and French classics, while the Rotunda cocktail bar serves a selection of tasty cocktails. The daily breakfast offers à la carte and Full English options. Guests can make use of the state of the art fitness room with cardio and weight lifting equipment. The hotel also offers a meeting room, called The Council room, that can cater for private dinners, meetings and celebratory events. Durham University is only 1km from Hotel Indigo Durham. The nearest airports are Newcastle International Airport, 30km from the Hotel and Teeside International Airport, 33km from the Hotel. There is a small car park at the rear of the Hotel. There are 33 spaces. Residents are welcome to use the car park on a first come, first served basis. Spaces cannot be reserved. The car park is chargeable via the Front Desk at the Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anne
United Kingdom
“Beautiful building. Best accessible room we have experienced- and we travel a lot! Extremely friendly and helpful team of staff. Worth the money” - Cheng
Taiwan
“The location is very good. The breakfast restaurant is beautiful and waitress are with good smiles. I, my wife and daughter are first time to Durham, to UK, and Damien, the night shift manager, is very kind and actively to help and provide...” - A
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, clean and well equipped room, nicely decorated. Friendly staff on arrival who accommodated our request for a quick drink as the bar was closing.” - Sarah
Canada
“Loved the staff and plush rooms - very comfortable! Amazing shower” - Ann
New Zealand
“The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast had a full range of choices” - Iain
United Kingdom
“Good location, lovely dining room and entrance room. Nice bedroom and bathroom” - Mark
United Kingdom
“There was a mistake in our booking. It was an issue with how Booking.com passed on the booking to the hotel. We weren’t allocated an extra large bed which we need for a decent night’s sleep. Kirsty the manager & her staff were extremely helpful in...” - Harn
United Kingdom
“Located perfectly for Durham city. Beautiful building and room.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Good breakfast, excellent quality,good room facilities” - Jane
Australia
“Excellent variety, staff very friendly and helpful. Loved the location for breakfast”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
Facilities of Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £20 per day.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Room service
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
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.
Please inform Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.