Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

A full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Crook Hall and Gardens. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Collage Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that serves local cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, body wraps or detox wraps at Lime House Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and 3 minutes on foot from Crook Hall and Gardens
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A hot tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Radisson BLU Hotel Durham. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Collage Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Bar – This bar specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the 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

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good breakfast, good location nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nkosiyabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything from the check in staff to the breakfast made was all great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, polite and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely and the room was very clean and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room worth going for one on the riverside with the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room friendly sraff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely friendly staff, fantastic position, close to shops and restaurants, food and drink excellent and all areas immacularely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really great breakfast Rooms are starting to be a bit tired but very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome from the reception team, lovely spotlessly clean hotel, comfortable room, great riverside view of the cathedral and a fabulous breakfast each morning. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, great staff and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely room really nice service very easy entrance and parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very nice spacious ,with a nice view .staff very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay, fantastic staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short 5 min walk to centre of town . Loads of places to eat breakfast lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean, well staffed, fab amenities, and pretty reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

YIU JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and good view. Clean and Service was good
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chesney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was absolutely immaculate!! Staff was lovely and would definitely stay again and recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gert lush!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , lovely room and very clean . Quite expensive for drinks in bar and food though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel communal areas were nice, the bar etc the rooms were spacious but mattresses were hard and pillows were hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026