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Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

4.0 star property
Hotel in Durham with a full-service spa and a health club

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Serves lunch and brunch

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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Frankland Lane, Durham, England, DH1 5TA
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Durham

Located within a 5-minute walk of Crook Hall and Gardens, Radisson BLU Hotel Durham is within a 15-minute stroll of Gala Theatre Durham. This 4-star hotel has 207 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durham University - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 9 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waiting Room Durham Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tias - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops' Mill (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uno Momento - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Hotel in Durham with a full-service spa and a health club
At Radisson BLU Hotel Durham, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. If you drive, self parking is GBP 14 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Lime House Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (GBP 14 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Collage Restaurant
  • The Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (65 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.90 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 14 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Durham Radisson BLU Hotel
Radisson BLU Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham Hotel Durham
Radisson Durham
Radisson Durham
Radisson Blu Durham Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Hotel
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Hotel Durham

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Located steps from Crook Hall and Gardens, this hotel is in Durham, and within a 10-minute walk of Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Indoor Market. You'll also find Durham Castle and Palace Green less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 14 per night. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Lime House Spa is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages and detox wraps.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham feature a casino on the premises?

No, Radisson BLU Hotel Durham doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Radisson BLU Hotel Durham serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Collage Restaurant.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham.

Are there connecting rooms at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

The closest major airport to Radisson BLU Hotel Durham is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 25.7 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is located 24.3 mi away (33-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

No, at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham.

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AS

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Really comfortable and clean. Excellent location and Alex at reception was great. Nice breakfast choices. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were quite rude and unhelpful. Check in was supposed to be from 2pm, room still wasn’t ready at 3:15pm. Key card kept disabling so had to keep getting it reactivated at reception. Only 1 lift worked so it always took a while to go anywhere. Expensive for the service that was delivered!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay in Durham

Really great location for the town Cracking breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice upscale hotel with large rooms. Good work desk and internet. Breakfast had lots of choices, both hot and cold. Nice location along canal, with a reasonable (if uphill) walk into town, towards the cathedral. Getting to the hotel by foot from the station more challenging due to the hill nature of town, and construction blocking various access ways.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Gateshead

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel had a lovely relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality all round
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The parking facility’s need updating. It’s advertised as being £14 for overnight residents but it is not. The hotels excuse they don’t own the parking. This is disinformation as the advertised rate is incorrect. For overnight we paid £28
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Booked twin rooms but assigned doubles. Staff corrected this within 5 minutes. Great location. Nice gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and huge room

The hotel was very nice and centrally located. We would definitely stay here again. The only issue we had was the air conditioning was not working properly in the room on either night even after maintenance looked at it. The hotel made every effort to correct the issue and we’re very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Corynne Therese, Raymond

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Rosman

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to make certain you had whatever you needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I requested “special treatment” via the booking service as it was our wedding anniversary and received nothing. I requested a river view on arrival and were told there were none left, totally disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Lovely well-situated hotel

Bright, spacious room in this lovely hotel. Bar area works v well and it’s nice to be able to sit outside. Excellent central location means you an walk everywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Helensburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pool, spa treatment, decent bar drinks and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025