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Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Durham University

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Lobby
Serves lunch and brunch
Junior Suite
Exterior
Serves lunch and brunch

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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Premium Room, River View

Premium Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Durham

Durham retreat .With a stay at this Durham hotel, you'll be steps from Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and a 5-minute walk from Crook Hall and Gardens. Gala Theatre Durham and St. Nicholas Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durham University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 10 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waiting Room Durham Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tias - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bishops' Mill (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

4-star spa hotel near Durham University
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 center, 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.

  • 207 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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 shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

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 available
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 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 full breakfast: 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

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)
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, Diners Club, Eurocard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Radisson BLU Hotel Durham to the airport?

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham is 25 mi (43-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

As of Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham on Mar 29, 2026 start from CA $134, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham.

How close is Radisson BLU Hotel Durham to the beach?

This hotel is 13.8 mi (26-min drive) from Hawthorn Hive Beach and 14.2 mi (28-min drive) from Blast Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.90 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 14 per night.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham have a pool?

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham features an indoor pool.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham have a restaurant?

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham is home to Collage Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Radisson BLU Hotel Durham have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Lime House Spa, where you can enjoy detox wraps, body wraps, and massages.

How close is Radisson BLU Hotel Durham to downtown Durham?

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham is 0.2 mi away from Durham.

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was an issue with heating but they tried to resolve quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant. The Reception staff found us on the system and booked us in seamlessly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities and clean pool and facility. Only downside is the TV did not work
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very good. I was given an accessible room (which I didn’t need). Lovely, up to date, modern and very large.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
room service didn’t answer the phone - tried several times. had to go down to order a sandwich. Bar doesn’t sell crisps or nuts Christmas dinner was absolutely disgusting. Roast potatoes were anaemic- i think they’d been roasted for two minutes max. sprouts like bullets. pigs in blankets looked like they’d been boiled. horrendous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Superior room was a basic bedroom. Clean and adequate but expected more. No fridge or minibar, poor signal on tv (picture and sound kept breaking up) and the safe at floor level is not easy to access when you’re in your mid seventies. Ordered room service meal - after an hour phoned reception to be told that order had not been passed on to kitchen. Overall, disappointed with the hotel - expected better when paying over £200 per night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff in the breakfast room. Staff at the desk a little overwhelmed at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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

8/10 Good

Jayne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast. Excellent staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Phoebe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Kettle didn’t work well. Heating kept resetting to high and very time we entered the room. Charged for the car park for a function where it was free. Staff very “not my problem” speak with reception. Breakfast had to ask for multiple items to be replenished from foot to crockery.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, great area. Wouldn’t recommend the breakfast, it was average buffet fare and not worth the extra £21, you’d be much better finding one of the great local cafes to eat
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Home

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No shower gel or shampoo (not even hand wash which is simply unacceptable these days) in the fitted bottles attached to shower and sink areas, didn’t notice until I was getting washed which was very inconvenient, rooms not maintained very well, empty receptacles which is quite unnecessary in hotel rooms these days, more like a budget motel room, dated and needs attention, horrendously over priced for a cheap dated room with very basic refreshments and tired room, worst Radisson I have ever stayed in, although staff were fabulous both at reception and the bar. Understand you’re paying for location, but no Radisson usual flare, thin old pillows, slim single beds, towel, although clean, I wouldn’t be surprised if they were purchased circa 1990s.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff gorgeous (huge!) room. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025