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About the Hotel

Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 3JN
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Close to Durham Cathedral
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Located 1.2 km from the hilly Wharton Park, the 4-star upscale Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County is only a 6-minute walk from Durham Local History Museum. The upscale hotel offers a heated indoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and a sauna and boasts a location in the vicinity of Durham Cathedral.

Location

The hotel has a central setting 1.1 km from Crook Hall and Gardens. Guests staying at the Delta Durham will find themselves a short way from Milburngate Bridge.

The accommodation is 550 m from Old Elvet bus stop and within 15 minutes' walk of Durham train station in Durham.

Rooms

This luxurious hotel offers 150 rooms with an iron and an air conditioner, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities. They also have couch beds with down comforters and down comforters. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with toiletries and towels.

Eat & Drink

A lounge bar is available on site. The bar area includes a lounge. Bistro Italiano serves Italian dishes and lies a few steps from Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County.

Leisure & Business

Guests can work out in a health club or relax in a spa salon. Guests can enjoy a golf club at this smoke-free accommodation, which is located on a castle. The family-friendly Delta also features banquet and meeting facilities, and a xerox for those arriving on business.

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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The hotel 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

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
  • 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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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 International Airport (NCL)60 min  ·  24.5 mi
Teesside International Airport (MME)60 min  ·  24.9 mi
Train
Durham Train Station10 min  ·  2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop9 min  ·  2300 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
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
Check-in
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Check-out
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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