RADISSON BLU HOTEL DURHAM

Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA United Kingdom

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Near Durham University

8.8

Excellent

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It has a full-service spa (sauna, steam room, treatment rooms), an indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center and on-site restaurant plus 24-hour room service, strong eco-friendly measures (LED lighting, biodegradable toiletries, electric car charging) and complimentary WiFi.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Bicycle parking available

Fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Two night stay"

Special thanks to Eli and another lady who help sort out a problem with our booking. All staff friendly and courteous.

Julia S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Aug 17 to Wed Aug 19 2026 at a £146.88 average nightly rate.

"Fabulous Stay"

Radisson Blu in Durham is a great place to stay. Up to date, clean, very comfortable and super helpful staff. Would highly recommend ♥️.

Laura M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 09 to Sun Aug 10 2025 at a £218.14 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Durham Cathedral - 0.9 mi
City Centre Durham - 1.0 mi
Beamish Open Air Museum - 7.4 mi
Herrington Country Park - 7.4 mi
Washington Old Hall - 8.3 mi
WWT Washington Wetland Centre - 8.5 mi
Angel of the North - 8.8 mi
Saltwell Park - 10.7 mi
Sunderland Museum - 11.0 mi
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art - 11.1 mi
City Centre Sunderland - 11.1 mi
Stadium of Light - 11.2 mi
Gibside - 11.4 mi
National Glass Centre - 11.7 mi
City Centre Gateshead - 12.0 mi
Gateshead International Stadium - 12.0 mi
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art - 12.3 mi
Sage Gateshead - 12.6 mi
Tyne Bridge - 12.6 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne Central Library - 12.7 mi
Gateshead Millennium Bridge - 12.7 mi
Castle Keep - 12.7 mi
Central Train Station - 12.7 mi
Castle Garth - 12.7 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne St. Mary's Cathedral - 12.8 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral - 12.8 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne Discovery Museum - 12.9 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne Arts Centre - 12.9 mi
Journal Tyne Theatre - 12.9 mi
Central Arcade - 13.0 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne Theatre Royal - 13.0 mi
Seven Stories - 13.0 mi
Grey's Monument - 13.1 mi
Laing Art Gallery - 13.1 mi
Blue Carpet - 13.1 mi
St. James Park Stadium - 13.2 mi
City Centre Newcastle - 13.2 mi
Eldon Square - 13.3 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne Civic Centre - 13.5 mi
University of Newcastle upon Tyne - 13.5 mi

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.

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.

The hotel is located on the banks of the River Wear with fabulous views of the city & cathedral. It has 207 bedrooms and suites including business class. Collage Restaurant & Grill offers a modern smokehouse experience and serves regional / international cuisine. 11 meeting rooms, spread across a total meeting space of 1100 metres squared. Pace Heath Club with a 15m swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room & whirlpool. Limehouse Spa with treatment rooms.

Local Attractions

Beamish Museum (22 kilometers), Gala Theatre (1 kilometers), Townhall and Market Place (1 kilometers), Gala Visitor Centre & cinema (1 kilometers), Raby Castle (30 kilometers), Sage Gateshead (31 kilometers), Indoor Market (1 kilometers), Durham County Cricket Club (11 kilometers), Hamsterley Forest (24 kilometers), Durham Heritage Centre (1 kilometers), Oriental Museum (3 kilometers), Bowes Museum (42 kilometers), Crooke Hall, Durham University Museum (2 kilometers), Durham Light Infantry Museum & Art Galle (1 kilometers), High Force Waterfall (60 kilometers), Metro Centre (29 kilometers), City Center (40 kilometers), University Botanical Gardens (3 kilometers), Lead Mining Museum (54 kilometers), Durham Castle (1 kilometers), Durham Cathedral (2 kilometers)

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 2:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Floors: 4

Rooms: 207

Handicap Rooms: 9

Suites: 11

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Meeting Rooms: 0

Total Taxes: 0.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

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)

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Bicycle parking available
Bicycle rentals nearby
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Biodegradable/compostable straws
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Business center
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 2:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Concierge services
Conference space
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 165
Elevator door width (inches) - 65
Express check-in
Express check-out
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Golfing nearby
Green Tourism Program
Handrails in stairways
Health club
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Housekeeping on request
Internet access - wireless
Laundry facilities
Limo or town car service available
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
Multilingual staff
No accessible shuttle
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Number of accessible parking spaces - 8
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of hot tubs - 1
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Organic food
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 79
Registration desk height (inches) - 31
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sauna
Self parking (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Spa services on site
Spa treatment room(s)
Stair-free path to entrance
Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 89
Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 35
Steam room
Television in common areas
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Water-efficient toilets only
Wedding services
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs available on site

Airport & Shuttle Info

TEESSIDE ARPT (45 kilometers), NEWCASTLE ARPT (40 kilometers), LEEDS BRADFORD ARPT (128 kilometers)

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Contactless check-out is available.

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Safety Protocol (Radisson)

Essential workers only - NO

Sophisticated, high-end brand with innovative lobbies, guestrooms, and public spaces

Get all of your meeting space needs with breakout rooms, food, and free internet access

Full-service restaurant and room service

Business and fitness centers

The Radisson Blu highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Café Cenno

Lunch The Rabbit Hole

Dinner The Cellar Door

Activity Durham Castle

Day 2

Breakfast Flat White Kitchen

Lunch The Boat Club

Dinner La Spaghettata

Activity Durham Cathedral

Day 3

Breakfast Vennels Café

Lunch The Head of Steam

Dinner Zen

Activity Durham University Botanic Garden

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

What time is check in?

Check in time is 2:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham have?

There are 207 rooms in the property.

Is there a gym at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is there shuttle service at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

TEESSIDE ARPT (45 kilometers), NEWCASTLE ARPT (40 kilometers), LEEDS BRADFORD ARPT (128 kilometers)