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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

Old Elvet, riverside, Durham city centre · Hotel

A riverside hotel dating to 1815 on Old Elvet, with views of the cathedral and castle and a leisure club with pool.

About Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

First opened as a hotel in 1815, the Durham Royal County occupies a long riverside building on Old Elvet, a short walk from the cathedral, castle and railway station across Elvet Bridge. Many of its bedrooms look out over the River Wear towards the World Heritage Site on the opposite bank.

The hotel has a leisure club with an indoor pool and gym, a bar and lounge serving light meals, and a restaurant with a terrace by the river. Public rooms retain a period feel, in keeping with the building's long history as one of the city's established hotels.

Its central, riverside position makes it a straightforward, walkable base for exploring Durham without needing a car, and a regular choice for university-related visits given its proximity to the colleges.

At a glance

Property type
Hotel
Location
Old Elvet, riverside, Durham city centre
Star rating
4 star
Guest score
8.4 / 10 (3,000 reviews)
Prices from
£109 per night
Destination
Durham