Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and brunch
Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Junior Suite

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

Standard Room

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

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

Premium Room, River View

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

Superior Room, River View

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

Superior Room

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

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About the area

Durham

With a stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Crook Hall and Gardens. .This spa hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

What's nearby

  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durham University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bishops' Mill (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Waiting Room Durham Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Market Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tias - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Durham University
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham offers 207 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 207 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab dinner at Collage Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Collage Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (165 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Reviews

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Antony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Towels please

Requested additional towels which took 30 plus minutes to arrive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

Great stay

Great stay, very nicely upgraded rooms and we had such a peaceful sleep. Room was so spacious. Right in the center 10 minutes walk from bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ALFRED

Must beef up security and employ surveillance camera at the corridors ,bar area ,and crowded area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and conveniently walkable for Durham city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very welcoming. Nice room. Tasty breakfast and restaurant/bar options for dining. Right on the river. On-site parking. Would definitely stay there another time I am in Durham!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Travelled with family
Excellent, convenient and central for visiting Durham and the surrounding area. Exceptional breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please, clean your pool!

I loved the hotel, clean and nice, great staff, great amenities. Swimming pool wasn’t clean when I came for a swim in the morning. In fact it was gross, something floating in water. Also, the hotel opens pool to the public (not only hotel visitors), so when I came in at 6am for the opening time, it was full.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD JAMES

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy staff very friendly and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just love staying here. I have a daughter at the university and the hotel is so conveniently central to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

The hotel, was what we expected. We will certainly stop again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
1. In adequate number of staff for serving. 2. Food cut off favoured staff over customers who wanted food at a later time of day. 3. In their premium room, only 2 coffee sachets, only one hot chocolate, only one chair for the table 4. Spa was ok but felt like it needed a good clean 5. Spa man changing room ditto… needed a good clean 6. Spa staff!!! Walked in, can we have towels yes, go into changing room, hmmm how do use the locker? You need a token! So now changed I need to walk back to reception to get a token! Useless staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ice machine in Europe! Clean and spacious room and bathroom. Swivel chairs. Good desk and WiFi. Great buffet breakfast. Convenient walking distance to Cathedral and Castle. Did I mention the ice machine.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025