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Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Serves lunch and brunch
Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
The Radisson BLU Hotel Durham combines upscale comfort with eco-friendly practices. Enjoy spa treatments, coffee at the café, or drinks at the bar. The property features an indoor pool and health club, with attentive staff ensuring a restful experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Durham, Radisson BLU Hotel Durham is near a train station. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Holmside Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waldridge Fell Country Park and Whitworth Hall Country Park. Adventure Valley and Battlezone are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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Frankland Lane, Durham, England, DH1 5TA

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

  • ‪Walkergate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops' Mill (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Head of Steam Durham - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Market Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Durham University
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap, and a detox wrap at Lime House Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Collage Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a health club and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 207 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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 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
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Radisson BLU Hotel Durham pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Self parking is available for GBP 14 per night.

What time is check-in at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Radisson BLU Hotel Durham located?

Situated in Durham, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crook Hall and Gardens and Durham University. Gala Theatre Durham and St. Nicholas Church are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Paul

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

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location, ample (paying) parking and friendly staff. The hotel was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Durham

Nice hotel, lovely staff, average food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

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

MICHAEL

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well placed for exploring the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the most amazing time away, the hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff were great and managed to get us in 2 hours earlier than our check in time. We would definitely recommend and will be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellie

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Room comfort

Radison

Great stay for valentines and birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Amenities
View of cathedral & river. Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

We had a lovely one night stay. Beautiful hotel and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a very convenient position, for easy reach to Durham town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly polite nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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