Hotels in DURHAM, GB
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
About this property
Nestled on a lovely bend of the River Wear, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham offers beautiful views of the Cathedral and the old city of Durham and close to cultural attractions, shopping areas and businesses. Durham is well known for its ancient Cathedral and for being the home of the third oldest university in England. Designed for comfort, the hotel's standard rooms come with excellent amenities such as a flat screen plasma TV, dedicated work space and complimentary high-speed internet access. All rooms are designed in soothing brown and red tones. The hotel invites guests to enjoy a contemporary grill-style restaurant with a variety of international and regional cuisine. Choose from sizzling steaks, British favourites or a great burger complemented by breathtaking views of the River Wear and of the historic city. The hotel also has leisure facilities which include a pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi.
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 18:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Parking
- Available for a fee
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 1 Family Room
- 31 m2
- 1 x Sofa bed, 1 x Double bed 131-150 width
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Radio
- Minibar
- Satellite TV
- Cot on demand
- Wake-up service
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1 / 1 Junior Suite
- 31 m2
- 1 x Double bed 131-150 width
- Bathroom
- Satellite TV
- Cot on demand
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Safe
- Individually adjustable heating
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Carpeted floors
- Ironing set
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Minibar
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1 / 1 Premium Room
- 31 m2
- 1 x Double bed 131-150 width
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Satellite TV
- Cot on demand
- Wake-up service
- Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Radio
- Minibar
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1 / 1 Standard Room
- 31 m2
- 1 x Double bed 131-150 width
- Radio
- TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Bathroom
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Minibar
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Safe
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Guest reviews
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Guest Rating
8.6/10
Very Good Featured review
Mia T.
8/10
The spa was spotless and worth spending time in. Entry to the pool and spa was free. It was fairly busy even around 7-8pm, though I could still swim a few laps without much contact with anyone. The jacuzzi has a 15-minute limit, so there’s a chance to wait and enjoy it alone, and I found the saunas really relaxing, even on my first time using one. They’re not for the faint-hearted, though. I had a very relaxing two-night stay. That king bed was pure luxury, definitely memory foam, and I slept better than I have in ages after walking about 17,000 steps in one day. The refillable water jug was a nice welcome, even if it wouldn’t take ice from the machine, so we used the glasses instead. There were plenty of reasonably priced amenities. The shower was small but easy to use, with good pressure, and left me relaxed. I did spot a long hair hanging by the shower head, which bothered me a bit. I’ll give the cleaner the benefit of the doubt and assume it was just a bad day. Breakfast had a decent variety even if the choice wasn’t huge. I was happy with it, though my partner wasn’t too bothered. The scrambled eggs were fluffy, the beans rich, and there were plenty of things to put together a cheese or fruit plate, or a yogurt bowl. But I also found a hair on the pineapple slices. That was harder to excuse, and I don’t know how it left the kitchen or wasn’t noticed. The hotel felt luxurious and I was comfortable the whole time. There was a good mix of guests, from business people and posh folk to 'the lads' and me, an alternative young adult. The staff were kind and friendly, and I never felt unwelcome. Its spot beside the riverside walk is handy, with lots of bars, restaurants and places to visit nearby. I’d recommend it, especially if they get better at spotting hairs.
Paolo R.
6/10
The friendly, helpful and professional staff were a real highlight, and the hotel is clean, quiet and close to the city centre. But at this price and standard, I expected much more from the facilities and value. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to return. Breakfast at £29 per person felt extortionate for what was on offer. The pool and its surrounding area were both cold, and the sauna wasn’t working, so the spa wasn’t relaxing. In room 126, the TV wouldn’t stream or mirror a phone, which feels outdated. One of the supposedly clean bath towels had fake eyelashes stuck to it, which was unpleasant and made me question housekeeping. There was no fridge, and the hairdryer didn’t work properly.
Emily C.
10/10
We had a lovely one-night stay, with a great view over the river to the cathedral from our superior room. Dinner and breakfast in the smart restaurant were lovely too, and we slept well in a very comfortable bed. Everyone we met was friendly, from reception to housekeeping. Special thanks to Alex at reception for the warm welcome and early check-in, Bailey at the bar for looking after us and keeping the wine topped up, and Graz in the restaurant for her lovely smile and attentive service. We’d definitely recommend the hotel and stay again.
Sarah B.
10/10
We came back after spending our wedding night here several years ago. The room had a spectacular view, and we were very impressed by the facilities. Staff were especially attentive and polite.
skye P.
4/10
We paid £140 for the room plus £17 for parking, and it didn’t feel worth it. The standard room was below standard, and I reckon some lesser-known hotels would have offered something better. It also hadn’t been cleaned thoroughly. The wellness centre was extremely small and very busy, though I understand that can’t really be helped. The staff were lovely at check-in, in the wellness centre and at breakfast.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
60 Facilities
General Services
44 available- Year of most recent renovation
- Total number of rooms
- Number of floors (main building)
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Junior suites
- Suites
- Apartments
- Studios
- Bungalows
- Villas
- hotel
- American Express
- EC
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- City centre
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- 24 Hour Reception
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Car hire
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- 24 Hour Security
- Bellboy service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Currency exchange facilities
- Cloakroom
- Lift access
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Café
- Non Smoking Area
- Highchairs
- Banquet hall
Accessibility
2 available- Accessible rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Car park
Meals
3 available- Bar
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
Business Services
3 available- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Business centre
Recreation & Wellness
2 available- Sauna
- Steam bath
Pool and beach
1 available- Indoor freshwater pool
Sports
1 available- Gym
Room Amenities
2 available- Towels and bed linen
- TV lounge
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus Radisson Hotel Waterside
82 m 1 min walk
Closest Train Durham
256 m 3 min walk
Top attraction nearbyNational Trust - Crook Hall Gardens
273 m 3 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
44 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens273 m 3 min walk
- Wharton Park360 m 5 min walk
- Durham Castle556 m 7 min walk
- Durham Cathedral812 m 10 min walk
- Oriental Museum1.9 km 23 min walk
Restaurants
20- Collage Restaurant Durham44 m 1 min walk
- Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant57 m 1 min walk
- El Pincho161 m 2 min walk
- The Social192 m 2 min walk
- Bar + Block229 m 3 min walk
Transit
20- Newcastle International AirportAirport29.7 km
- Teesside International AirportAirport31.7 km
- Radisson Hotel WatersideBus82 m 1 min walk
- Railway StationBus234 m 3 min walk
- DurhamTrain256 m 3 min walk
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in18:00 – 00:00Front desk timing
Check-out11:00Departure timing