Opulent Durham hotel near the heart of the city

Hotel Indigo Durham, County Durham, UK

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Durham Cathedral
Standard Double room
Durham
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Property details

An opulent Victorian Durham hotel close to the River Wear, with fine dining and impressive décor - includes breakfast, a dining discount, and more
  • Victorian opulence: A popular hotel in Durham on Tripadvisor, Hotel Indigo Durham is a quintessentially Victorian hotel, with a grandiose red brick façade and heritage interior décor: think brass etchings, marble tiles and stained glass windows. Formerly housing university offices, it's been beautifully converted into elegant guest rooms.

  • Sophisticated dining: On the first floor you’ll find the incredible Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Bar, boasting a fine selection of British classics to make you ravenous. Enjoy the rich flavours of a perfectly aged steak paired with a glass of full-bodied red, or perhaps head to the lobby for a hot drink at The Neighbourhood Coffee House.

  • Fine wines and craft brews: The hotel’s Rotunda Bar is housed under an impressive dome, with dark wood panels and plush indigo chairs lending an air of sophistication. Here, you can enjoy tapas and sharing plates over a classic cocktail or an impressive selection of craft beers and exclusive wines.

How to get there

The hotel is approximately 270 miles away from London, and 130 miles from Manchester. If you’re driving from the south, take the M1/A1 towards Newcastle. The hotel is a 15-minute walk away from Durham railway station.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Victorian opulence: A popular hotel in Durham on Tripadvisor, Hotel Indigo Durham is a quintessentially Victorian hotel, with a grandiose red brick façade and heritage interior décor: think brass etchings, marble tiles and stained glass windows. Formerly housing university offices, it's been beautifully converted into elegant guest rooms.

  • Sophisticated dining: On the first floor you’ll find the incredible Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Bar, boasting a fine selection of British classics to make you ravenous. Enjoy the rich flavours of a perfectly aged steak paired with a glass of full-bodied red, or perhaps head to the lobby for a hot drink at The Neighbourhood Coffee House.

  • Fine wines and craft brews: The hotel’s Rotunda Bar is housed under an impressive dome, with dark wood panels and plush indigo chairs lending an air of sophistication. Here, you can enjoy tapas and sharing plates over a classic cocktail or an impressive selection of craft beers and exclusive wines.

How to get there

The hotel is approximately 270 miles away from London, and 130 miles from Manchester. If you’re driving from the south, take the M1/A1 towards Newcastle. The hotel is a 15-minute walk away from Durham railway station.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Parking x32

  • Wi-Fi

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Reception

  • Fitness centre

  • Terrace

  • Room service

  • Housekeeping

  • Air conditioning

  • Gift shop

  • Lift

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Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

This property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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9 Old Elvet, Durham, County Durham DH1 3HL

Nestled in the Trinity neighbourhood, this Durham hotel has history and culture surrounding it on all sides, garnering the city its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. There are the university buildings (including Durham Castle, which is also open to the public on guided tours), making up one of the most prestigious - and oldest - educational institutions in the country, and the the opulent 11th-century cathedral. You’re also close to the River Wear for those relaxing afternoon walks, after a day popping in and out of boutique shops and cosy cafes.

Five-star booking service? You bet.

Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Sunday, 9am-6pm).

Consumer's information

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