About this property

Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, 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 Jozefs 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 Jozefs 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Radisson Blu
Hotel chain/brand
Radisson Blu

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ingrid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, modern, great facilities, friendly and helpful staff
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    new refurbished room , the reception and bar area looks amazing
  • Natalya
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Everything met our expectations, the staff was very helpful.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was clean and comfortable. We were given a superior room which had a large bed. The shower was good and the breakfast was delicious and there was so much to eat! The staff were helpful and friendly. We will definitely stay again.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Amazing room (417) super clean and comfortable Great breakfast Great checkin/ out times Free entry to health/leisure club
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing rooms, great location close to everything you could possibly want to do in Durham….
  • Kent
    Australia Australia
    It was a perfect location close to everything easy accessible to all touristy things. Great sized room except we had to climb in the bath for a shower. Very comfortable for everything else. Buffet breakfast was very nice so you could have as much...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was lovely very friendly food delicious. Young lad on the bar went above and beyond making cocktails for us. Location was fantastic very short walk into Durham centre.
  • Harry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My stay at the Radisson Blu Durham was perfect. I stayed for four days to visit my brother at Durham Uni, and this hotel is perfect since it’s close to the Uni. The hotel is very centrally located and is right next to the stunning River Wear. The...
  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything so clean , lovely staff really good price local to everything fanatic views

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Jozef's Riverside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, the operating hours for some facilities, including the Pace Health Club, may vary during bank holidays. Contact the property directly for the schedule.

Car parking is chargeable and available on a first come, first served basis.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.