Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 3032 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Staff where very helpful and caring. I felt I was at home.
BahrainHelpful and friendly staff. Great room facilities - notified that it has been sanitised on arrival, procedures had clearly been put in place, for example, remote control for tv in sanitised bag.
United KingdomWe had a training delivery near by and the location was ideal for us. Being able to stay at some a prestigious hotel with the pool etc facilities
United KingdomThe location was superb. A few minutes walk from the hub of Durham, restaurants, pubs etc. It is an excellent location for the Durham Lumiere. Breakfast was really good, hot plates, hot food and very helpful staff.
United KingdomOur room was clean & spacious. The bathroom was clean and spacious, as well. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful. All the staff were extremely friendly & helpful, always willing to help or answer any question. We enjoyed the close proximity to the bookstore, eateries & shopping. We have nothing negative to state. Believe me, if there were negatives, we would state them!
United States of AmericaGood sized room overlooking river and with all expected toiletries. Comfy beds, though a bit narrow. Excellent breakfast but table clearance slow. Good location.
United KingdomExcellent courteous and knowledgeable assistance from Paul at the front desk and from the night manager.who came to our rescue when we needed help in the early hours. The offer if an upgrade was appreciated. The gym, spa and swimming pool for guests was fantastic and the local information offered by staff on getting about in Durham made the weekend ar Radison Blu a highlight of our travels.
Australiathe locality of the hotel to the town center , the amenities , the staff and the overall comfort of the hotel
United KingdomEverything was just right. And the breakfast was great!
FinlandLovely clean room, great size. Very comfortable bed. Really nice bedding
United Kingdom
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
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Mohammed
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Emily
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Joy
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Just
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Margaret
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Margaret
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Diana
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Joseph
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Wojciech
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Catherine
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Just 1 miless from Durham Rail Station and city center, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Mohammed
Bahrain“Staff where very helpful and caring. I felt I was at home.”
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Emily
United Kingdom“Helpful and friendly staff. Great room facilities - notified that it has been sanitised on arrival, procedures had clearly been put in place, for example, remote control for tv in sanitised bag.”
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Joy
United Kingdom
“We had a training delivery near by and the location was ideal for us. Being able to stay at some a prestigious hotel with the pool etc facilities”
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Just
United Kingdom
“The location was superb. A few minutes walk from the hub of Durham, restaurants, pubs etc. It is an excellent location for the Durham Lumiere. Breakfast was really good, hot plates, hot food and very helpful staff.”
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Margaret
United States of America“Our room was clean & spacious. The bathroom was clean and spacious, as well. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful. All the staff were extremely friendly & helpful, always willing to help or answer any question. We enjoyed the close proximity to the bookstore, eateries & shopping. We have nothing negative to state. Believe me, if there were negatives, we would state them!” Read more
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Margaret
United Kingdom
“Good sized room overlooking river and with all expected toiletries. Comfy beds, though a bit narrow. Excellent breakfast but table clearance slow. Good location.”
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Diana
Australia“Excellent courteous and knowledgeable assistance from Paul at the front desk and from the night manager.who came to our rescue when we needed help in the early hours. The offer if an upgrade was appreciated. The gym, spa and swimming pool for guests was fantastic and the local information offered by staff on getting about in Durham made the weekend ar Radison Blu a highlight of our travels. ” Read more
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Joseph
United Kingdom
“the locality of the hotel to the town center , the amenities , the staff and the overall comfort of the hotel”
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Wojciech
Finland“Everything was just right. And the breakfast was great!”
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Catherine
United Kingdom
“Lovely clean room, great size. Very comfortable bed. Really nice bedding”
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Durham Castle0.3 miles
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Palace Green Library0.4 miles
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Palace Green0.4 miles
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Durham Magistrates Court0.5 miles
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Durham Crown Court0.6 miles
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Durham Cathedral0.7 miles
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Bill Bryson Library0.9 miles
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University Hospital of North Durham0.9 miles
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Institute for Computational Cosmology1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Flat White Durham Cafe0.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cafedral Durham0.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar Vennels Cafe0.5 miles
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Restaurant Bella Mamma1.4 miles
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Restaurant The Old Mill7.7 miles
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Lumley Castle5.1 miles
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Beamish Museum7.7 miles
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Stadium of Light11.9 miles
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Train Durham Train Station0.2 miles
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Newcastle International Airport18.5 miles
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Durham Tees Valley Airport19.7 miles
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Food: British
Amenities of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £14 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Heated pool
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Solarium Additional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Car parking is chargeable and available on a first come, first served basis.
Please be aware there are building works currently in progress next to the hotel, but none of the hotel services and in-house facilities are affected.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham has 1 restaurant:
- Collage Restaurant
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham by:
- Taxi 35min
- Car 35min
- Train 1h
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The prices at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Room options at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Suite
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Solarium
- Spa facilities
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Locker rooms
- Steam room
- Personal trainer
- Spa/Wellness packages
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Guests staying at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
