Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA, United Kingdom
#6 of 16 hotels in Durham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 5903 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 May 2024
Liam
United KingdomNo fridge
Was given a free room upgrade upon check in Location brilliant Everything you need
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Coby
NetherlandsThe breakfast room had no atmosphere at all. It was a conference room used as breakfast room.
The breakfast buffet was very good with traditional items but also cheeses and coldcuts. In addition you could order from the menu. The leisure centre featured a decent size swimmingpool and a gym and offered several treatments.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Angel
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Miller
United KingdomShower a little bit dated
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Julie
United KingdomBreakfast seemed rather inefficient and slow to seat people. The tea/coffee machines need to be situated away from the food because the queues for food and hot drinks, tend to clash. The carpet in our room also had stains.
The room was comfortable and, in general, very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Slept well. Great location to walk into the city.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomHad to wait for breakfasts ordered off the menu.
Spacious room. Massive bed. Great location. Nice bar.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
John
United StatesStaff were very helpful and friendly .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Carrie
United KingdomVery clean friendly staff Great choice at breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Lucia
United KingdomThe pillows were terrible for my neck and unfortunately the thermostat in our room appeared to be broken so it was very hot and the windows were fixed so couldn’t open one for fresh air.
We only stayed one night but staff were great, was able to park for 24 hrs and the hotel was nicely located.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Denise
United KingdomNot much I didn’t like. Perhaps would’ve liked complimentary biscuits on tea tray. After a long journey and for this standard of hotel I sort of expected them.
Perfect location for a university open day. Great breakfast. Comfy beds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Maxi
United KingdomBar is soulless.
Great comfortable bed. Clean bathroom. All functional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Clare
United KingdomYour electric (lights) only stays on when room card is in the electric slot. So when one person leaves the room, you have to choose if to take the key and leave the other person with no light. Two cards should be offered in the instance
Lovely, comfy, heating just right. Beautiful rooms and view.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Maxine
United KingdomThe pillows were rather thin.
The hotel was modern and well-presented. We received a warm welcome at reception and the receptionist was able to provide lots of useful information and assistance. Dinner at the Collage restaurant was very good and there were additional cooked-to-order options at breakfast. River views from our room were superb.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Gavin
United KingdomThe cost of drinks was high and the room service extortionate.
It was OK however the butter was in one large block. It appears you are supposed to cut off a piece to use however the plates are hot so this would instantly melt or if you butter your toast at the station you put crums all over the butter that other's have to use
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
John
United KingdomFood not good at all
Location good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Joanne
United KingdomThere was nothing that we didn't like
We stayed at the hotel for one night. The room was spacious and overlooked the river. I had ordered a bottle of prosecco and beers to the room as it was part of my husbands 50th Birthday treat. We had a lovely little surprise of some little cakes, with a card saying happy 50th Birthday. It was within walking distance of the centre and there were some nice little walks along the river.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Lee
United KingdomThought the charge for parking a little ott for guests
Nice rooms especially those with river view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Caroline
United KingdomThe hotel is located on the river just a short walk to the city centre. My room had lots of space and comfortable. I liked the coffee table and chair by the window in particular. The bathroom has everything you need as well as being very clean. The breakfast was really enjoyable with lots of choice. Lastly it is possible to use the spa facilities as a guest. There is a pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, which is a real added bonus for a stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Thomas
United KingdomWaiting to be served at the bar
My room and the pool
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Roy
United KingdomBit confusion over room service for evening meal.
Good location, have to pay £14 or so for Car Park, great views from 2nd floor bedroom over river seeing Cathedral and Castle.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Debbie
United KingdomBreakfast was chaotic, whilst there is a notice in the lift explaining the busy times for breakfast, having watched how the staff were organised there could be a lot of improvements made which would improve the overall experience.
The hotel was clean and the staff extremely helpful and polite. Check-in was quick and easy, although I had checked in online we still had to check in at the reception upon arrival.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomIt feels very dated with some worn furniture and rooms basic with grating colour schemes . No gown or slippers in higher grade room. Air con didn’t work very well . Soap dispensers in bathroom almost empty. No mini-fridge although ice bucket and ice machine in corridor . Nice pool and sauna/steam room although sauna smelly and few guests remarked on this .
Perfect location by river and short walk to city centre . Large airy reception and few outdoor seats . Staff very friendly and helpful. Super breakfast which we all enjoyed. Tea and coffee facility in room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Amna
PakistanBathrooms were smelly
Beds were comfortable Location is nice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe steam room wasn’t working, there was a big crack in our sink, some of the plugs didn’t work, the cooked breakfast was good but the croissants and pain au chocolates were very dry and to us, inedible and the dining room was too hot to the point we left before we were full.
Location was very good, the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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