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Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Durham

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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9 Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3HL
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Accessible bathroom

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Cathedral View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Methodist Church View)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Methodist Church View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Durham

Central Durham getaway .Your stay at this Durham hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and Palace Green are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Indoor Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durham University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 13 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Notch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Capriccio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rotunda Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lebaneat - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Durham
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG also features a fitness center, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG offers 83 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 20.00 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

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Indigo Durham

Reviews

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice R

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

A beautiful period building

This is a hotel with real character. Built as a civic building in 1905, the hotel owner totally renovated the guest rooms but retained the beautiful interiors along the corridors, in the restaurant, etc. In the guest rooms, there is a rarity -- lots of electrical outlets! Also, as this building was built solid, guest rooms are quiet -- you hear nothing from the next room. All the staff (check in, restaurant, cleaners) were very helpful and pleasant. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel and staff all friendly especially out waitress Mel who went above and beyond many thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inconvenience spoilt it.

Greater location in Dunham, parking overnight was £20 but not highlighted when booking and limited Hotel was good but waited over 30mins for room to be ready on a 15:00 check in, not ideal. Got 2 drinks for free but inconvenient as we had plans. Breakfast was best part of stay. Would probably look elsewhere next time but I'd expect no inconvenience if went back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A converted old building of council offices to a hotel. Stained glass windows, parquet flooring, wide corridors and nice bedrooms. Big ensuite and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

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

Heart of Durham overnight treat

We were very impressed with the Indigo, such a beautiful building, renovated to a super high standard. Our room was spacious, bathroom facilities amazing and excellent facilities. Breakfast was varied and hearty in a lovely environment. We also used the lower ground coffee shop. They were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I forgot what they call it when there’s a gem within a gem; I think the term is inclusion. In any case Durham itself as a gem, and this hotel feels like the best of the charming character of Durham distilled into a building that’s at once historical, and yet completely full of modern convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely weekend trip

Lovely hotel room, nice furnishings and decor. Staff were very helpful at breakfast with gluten free options being taken care of. Hotel building itself was stunning - especially bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately on the morning we were due to leave my husband hurt his back and couldn't travel. I phoned and explained the situation asking if we could rearrange but was flatly refused and was told I should have let them know the day before !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and a fabulous restaurant onsite but also surrounded by shops and pubs/restaurants. Staff were all lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Wonderful elegant hotel. A cut above

I'm picky, but I could find nothing to criticise here. Fantastic room, bed, breakfast, service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another lovely stay

Always a pleasure to return to this hotel. Friendly staff and lovely rooms. Each one seems to be different but comfortable. The hotel layout is a bit quirky but all part of the charm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. The staff at reception are very accommodating and friendly from check in to check out. Room was great and be was comfortable. Only down side the bathroom was a wet room and when in the shower the water overflowed eree
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Chari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third stay at the Indigo and it did not disappoint. My daughter is a U.S. student at Durham and so we love the proximity to her college and the town. The staff is very helpful and accommodating, and the property is clean. The bar and restaurant are both good as is the cafe in the lobby. The Indigo is my hotel of choice when in Durham and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great Place to Stay

Quirty hotel, previously and old council building so still retaining some interesting features. Lovely staff, great ameities. Great sleep and lovely breakfast. Central location for Durham towncentre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Fun
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025