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About the Hotel

Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 3JN
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Close to Durham Cathedral
Great
8.4
8.6
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4.1
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Situated only a 6-minute walk from Palace Green, the 4-star upscale Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County has a banquet hall ideal for bringing people together. This upscale hotel in the vicinity of the architecturally innovative Norman CofE Durham Cathedral pampers its guests with a heated indoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub and a sauna.

Location

The hotel is 2.3 km from Aykley Wood Nature Reserve and 550 metres from Old Elvet bus stop. The Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County offers access to the Norman Tunstall Chapel, located a mere 7 minutes' walk away.

Guests might as well visit The Chorister School Playing Fields, which is approximately 800 metres away. There is the 10-hectare Durham University Botanic Garden a short way from this accommodation.

Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County is situated within 15 minutes' walk of Durham train station and a 38-minute drive from Newcastle airport.

Rooms

Furnished with a writing table and a sofa bed, the 150 rooms also include such conveniences as a multi-channel television, along with coffee and tea making facilities. An iron and an air conditioner are featured for guests' comfort. Bedrooms are appointed with couch beds featuring down comforters, as well as down comforters. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with toiletries and towels. You can enjoy views of the river.

Eat & Drink

Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The Picnic Basket offers a wide range of Delhi dishes and lies right around the corner from the Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County.

Leisure & Business

There is an indoor gym, as well as a spa salon available on site. The presence of a golf club ensures guests an active stay at this Durham hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Durham Market Hall for local crafts and delicacies.
  • Visit the stunning Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Enjoy a riverside walk along the River Wear for beautiful views.
  • Try the local specialty, stottie cake, at the nearby Flat White Café.
  • Explore the hidden gem, the Oriental Museum, for unique artifacts.
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Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
One-Bedroom King Suite
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King or Twin Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County Location

Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 3JN
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Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 3JN
Nearby
Castle
Tunstall Chapel
1800 ft
Bailey Ct
Palace Green
1600 ft
Durham Market Place
Neptune Statue
1200 ft
Museum
Durham Museum
1500 ft
Market Place
Marquess of Londonderry's Statue
1500 ft
Library
Palace Green Library
1800 ft
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology
1800 ft
Gallery
Bow Trust
1900 ft
Palace Green Library Durham University
Lindisfarne Gospels
1600 ft
Mall
Prince Bishops Shopping Centre
1400 ft
Bridge
Elvet Bridge
500 ft
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge
1400 ft
Low Burnhall Woods
1500 ft
7 Owengate
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
1400 ft
Restaurants
Market Kitchen
100 ft
Old Elvet Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Durham
800 ft
Old Shire Hall 9 Old Elvet Old Shire Hall
The City Hotel
200 ft
84 New Elvet
Tinderbox Durham
300 ft
Old Shire Hall 9 Old Elvet Old Shire Hall
Zen
800 ft
Court Lane
Waffley
400 ft
95 Elvet Bridge Tynemouth Market
Bill's Durham
800 ft
39 Saddler Street
The Court Inn
1000 ft
Court Lane
The Boat Club
800 ft
Elvet Riverside
Lebaneat
1400 ft
47 North Bailey
Getting around
City Centre
Durham11 min  ·  3000 ft
Airports
Newcastle (NCL)60 min  ·  24.5 mi
Durham Tees Valley (MME)61 min  ·  24.9 mi
Train
Durham Train Station10 min  ·  2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop10 min  ·  2700 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 11 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP18.50 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2008
Number of rooms:
150

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1715 verified reviews
8.3/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 1892 reviews
4/5
based on 3426 reviews
8.4/10
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