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Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Durham University

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Accessible bathroom

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 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
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

4-star hotel near Durham University
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 self 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

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bar! tv didn't work but the room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stylish room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, very considerately located when I said I had poor mobility. One small problem - there were no bright lights in the room at all - I understand that it creates a relaxing low light effect but actually it was pretty dark even in the middle of the day with curtains open and it makes it very difficult to actually see anything or read in ambient lighting. Need a bright side light for choice. Otherwise room was gorgeous and comfortable and stylish. Indigo is always our favourite choice in Durham. Very classy bar area and breakfast to die for :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Good service. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yaman, Maidenhead

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is becoming dated quickly uneven floors in the room, dirty walls and uneven / squeaky floors and reception could be nice / more welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

N

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t have breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the restaurant in the evening was poor. Room a bit small breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, lovely bathroom, friendly staff, good quality food and drink and a beautiful building.
Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast choices, reception staff very welcoming and helpful, arranged taxis and provided suggestions for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not give 5 stars for anywhere without a toilet brush. Why?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Brentwood

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue

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

Superb hotel for a city break

Everything, from check in to check out, was wonderful. Friendly staff. Spacious room. Fabulous breakfast. Beautiful dining room. Great choice of evening meals at realistic prices. So close to main points of interest. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. Excellent location for touring Durham. Great staff, interesting building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location easy walkable to all attractions we wanted to visit close to bars & restaurants. Nice walk along the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mustafa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is close to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Naim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good stay with nice decor in rooms if a little under lit but rooms could be cleaner and steak at MPW was frankly terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Naim

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025