DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT DURHAM ROYAL COUNTY, Durham – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic City Center Location
Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County sits in Durham's historic city center, a 5-minute walk from Durham Castle and Cathedral. The hotel is 1 km from Durham Tees Valley Airport and 40 km from Newcastle. Nearby landmarks include Elvet Bridge (0.3 km) and Prince Bishops Shopping Centre (0.5 km).
Rooms with Modern Comforts
The hotel offers 150 rooms, including family rooms and suites, all with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and premium bedding. Some rooms feature views of Durham Cathedral. Bathrooms include walk-in showers or baths, with free toiletries from This Works. Select rooms have space for Z-beds.
On-Site Dining Options
Breakfast is served at No 59 Old Elvet or Cast Iron Grill, offering a buffet with cooked options, fruits, and breads. The Cast Iron Terrace provides riverside views for drinks and light bites. The Market Kitchen serves steaks, Thai green curry, and pasta dishes. The Brew Bar offers cocktails, afternoon tea, and an extensive wine list.
Leisure and Fitness
Guests can use the heated indoor pool and fitness center at the Leisure Club. The sun-trap bar terrace is available for outdoor relaxation, despite its location below a busy road.
Accessible Services
The hotel has elevators, accessible parking, and rooms with adjustable showers, grab rails, and lowered outlets. A 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available. The property is Green Key certified, with a carbon footprint of 14.10 kg per room night.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No 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
- 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
- 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
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel had some drawbacks like the lack of view in the rooms and initial coldness, but we managed to make it cozy with the fan until the radiators kicked in. The rooms felt a bit cramped and had a lingering scent of cigarettes. On the bright side, the service was friendly and attentive, making my stay pleasant and comfortable.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and some drawbacks. The room, though with a great river view, was stifling hot and smaller than expected. The location was excellent, near the city center and major attractions. The service was mostly friendly, but the lack of follow-up on guest satisfaction was a downside. Dining options were adequate but had some room for improvement.
I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious and excellent room, thanks to a room upgrade, although the lack of staff made servicing a bit challenging. The view over the rear car park area was not ideal, but there are plenty of rooms with better views if needed.