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About the Hotel

9 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom
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Close to the city center
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Located 0.7 km from the co-educational College of St Hild and St Bede, the 4-star Hotel Indigo - Durham By Ihg is just a 5-minute walk from the mediaeval masonry arch Elvet Bridge. Offering a location not far from the Norman Tunstall Chapel, this comfortable hotel overlooks cathedral and has an à la carte restaurant.

Location

The hotel is perfectly situated just 1.2 km from Crook Hall and Gardens. The 10-hectare Durham University Botanic Garden is within a few blocks of the Indigo, while Old Elvet bus stop is 550 metres away.

This accommodation is a 40-minute drive from Durham Tees Valley airport, and within 15 minutes' walk of Durham train station.

Rooms

Furnished with a writing desk, the 84 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea making equipment. They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower as well as a hair dryer and shower caps. In addition, many of the rooms feature a view of Durham Cathedral.

Eat & Drink

British dishes are served at the restaurant. The cocktail bar has a lounge, and offers a variety of tasty cocktails. Appetisers and steaks are offered here for all tastes. Located within reach of Hotel Indigo - Durham By Ihg, the pizzeria Tia's offers a Mediterranean menu.

Leisure & Business

This Durham hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. The availability of a golf club guarantees guests an active stay at the boutique-style property.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Duke University Chapel for stunning architecture and views.
  • Explore the Nasher Museum for world-class contemporary art.
  • Savor a bowl of Carolina-style barbecue at The Pit on Morgan St.
  • Stroll through the historic tobacco district for unique shops and eats.
  • Catch a local performance at the DPAC for vibrant entertainment options.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Premium Double Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Premium King Room Cathedral View
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
2 Queen Premium Bathtub
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

9 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom
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9 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom
Nearby
Durham Market Place
Neptune Statue
1600 ft
Museum
Durham Museum
1900 ft
Market Place
Marquess of Londonderry's Statue
1900 ft
Market Place
The Durham Light Infantry Memorial
1800 ft
Palace Green Library Durham University
Lindisfarne Gospels
2000 ft
Mall
Prince Bishops Shopping Centre
1800 ft
Bridge
Elvet Bridge
900 ft
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge
1600 ft
7 Owengate
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
1800 ft
Restaurants
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Durham
800 ft
Old Shire Hall 9 Old Elvet Old Shire Hall
Zen
700 ft
Court Lane
Tinderbox Durham
300 ft
Old Shire Hall 9 Old Elvet Old Shire Hall
Tealicious Tearoom
700 ft
88 Elvet Bridge
Tango
800 ft
96 Elvet Bridge
Waffley
800 ft
95 Elvet Bridge Tynemouth Market
Bill's Durham
1200 ft
39 Saddler Street
Barrio Comida
1400 ft
34 Church Street
Getting around
City Centre
Durham10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Teesside International Airport (MME)60 min  ·  24.8 mi
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)64 min  ·  26.2 mi
Train
Durham Train Station11 min  ·  3000 ft
Bus
Bus stop11 min  ·  3000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 20 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP20 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Polish, Turkish, Arabic
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
84
Former name
hotel indigo - durham, an ihg hotel
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