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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

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Located close to Durham Cathedral and Durham University, Delta Hotels Durham Royal County provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Cast Iron Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

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Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Elvet, a neighborhood in Durham, Delta Hotels Durham Royal County is in a shopping district and on a river. Durham Cathedral and Durham Indoor Market are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Holmside Park. Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and Abbey Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Durham travel guide
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Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3JN

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with a central tower, arched entrance, and surrounding trees.
    Durham Castle
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A nighttime scene with people walking on stairs, some holding umbrellas.
    Gala Theatre Durham
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic castle, a calm lake, and surrounding trees.
    Durham Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crook Hall and Gardens
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    12 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rotunda Bar
    2 min walk
  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
    2 min walk
  • The City
    1 min walk
  • Zen
    3 min walk
  • Greggs
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 11 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cast Iron Bar
  • Cast Iron Grill
  • Cast Iron Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1630
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 15.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 10.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: GBP 11.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.00 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 11.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County located?

Located in Elvet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The River Wear and Durham Cathedral. Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church are also within 5 minutes. Durham Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore beautiful Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed. Very enjoyable stay. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very clean, well-maintained, great location and amenities (including breakfast). Had everything you'd want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, welcoming staff. Fantastic breakfast. Great location, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful the room was clean and light with great view over river. Breakfast was excellent. Bar was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights during our wedding. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special. Our room was incredible. Friendly, helpful bar staff with a well stocked bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean , the staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was good with an excellent selection
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and very warm, welcoming staff. Room very clean and well appointed. Bar and restaurant not very inviting and we’ve never used during our stays at this hotel as outside options are so close and more appealing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I needed for having a night over for attending a wedding. Within walking distance of shops, food & train station. Really convenient overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location with car parking Staff very helpful stayed in room 019 ground floor large bed great sleep Bathroom had a bath shower over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great atmosphere and all the staff we encountered were lovely. It's a great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, have stayed here twice now with no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, always a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous stay, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless staff very good and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and breakfast with comfy room, and exceedingly good value as staying midweek in January
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful with a special shout out to Athy who really made an effort to welcome us every time we met him over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great situation, everything perfect. Super room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing room comfy bed and spacious shower could not fault it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We all enjoyed the breakfast. We had meals in the evening two nights of our stay and would like to commend the waiter Mike who went above and beyond on his duties, very attentive, polite and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, staff courteous and good parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff and great breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good variety for breakfast, room was very nice service fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025