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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Stroll along the river and take in the charming views of traditional brick buildings with pitched roofs and large windows.
Enjoy a glass of champagne and fresh fruit in our inviting bar area, where you can socialize and relax.
Relax in comfort with a large bed and city views from the large window.
Relax in style on our outdoor patio, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional architecture.
Conference room with a long table, black chairs, and city views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable leather chair, and a neatly made bed with white linens.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in comfort with a large bed and city views from the large window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in comfort with a large bed, a convenient coffee station, and a comfortable armchair.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in comfort with a large bed and city views from the large window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Relax in this classic room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfortable room with two single beds, desk, TV, and large window with city view.

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3JN

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durham University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 12 min walk
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Half Moon Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Library - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chapters of Durham - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafédral Durham - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Hippo Durham - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Durham University
Consider a stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Cast Iron Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services and coffee/tea in reception
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 150 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, travel cots and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 11 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cast Iron Bar
  • Cast Iron Grill
  • Cast Iron Terrace
  • Paddy and Scott's

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1630
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and from GBP 8.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 10.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 11.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Durham County Marriott Hotel
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Durham Marriott Royal County
Marriott Hotel Royal County
Marriott Royal County
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Hotel
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Durham
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Hotel Durham

Frequently asked questions

Is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$208.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

Self-parking is available for GBP 11.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County located?

Located in the heart of Durham, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and Durham University. St. Nicholas Church and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are also within 5 minutes. Durham Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quiet hotel close to old Durham. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and particular kudos to those working the evening shift in the restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Delta hotel was top class , would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, very comfortable pillows
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central, comfortable with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed our stay, great weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice 2 night stay at the Delta Durham. Staff were friendly and eager to help. One small issue was that we were not made aware at check in that we had to opt in to having our room serviced and therefore this was not carried out after our first nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb friendly staff. Great location. All round very good. Rooms are a little old fashioned but this didn’t matter. Staff were outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So much to see in the area and the Hotel was in the centre which was a perfect location to walk to the local visitor attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I attended a wedding not to far from the hotel, so when I came to check in, front of desk was warm and welcoming,friendly atmosphere, house keeping staff very friendly, room was over the riverside, beautiful views, room was clean, and fresh, beds were very comfortable. Bathroom very clean and spacious.Temperature controlled room, which made it amazing when it was rather warm when we had come back later on. Definately recommend! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very handy for the town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, older but very dignified hotel. Wonderful food in restaurant and excellent service. Handy for walking up the hill to the Cathedral and for walking to other areas like the main square and shops. I loved it. Very comfortable room and nice big bathroom. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel in a perfect location. Staff were super friendly and the breakfast was lovely. Highly recommend as a great base for exploring the city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and good breakfast. Helpful staff, very convenient for walking around Durham
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful location.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, good breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were a short walk from the cathedral and castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy room with leftover adult gummies under the vanity. Disgusting bathroom with black mold all around sink, and rusty handles in bathtub. Please avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spa Day Durham

Stayed in this hotel before good location nice room staff very accommodating would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

shamim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
One particular male staff member quite assuming and condescending. When we asked re electric car charge points his response was ‘oh I wouldn’t get an electric car !’ . Extraordinary !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel and location

Lovely hotel in an excellent location. Staff are friendly and helpful, hotel was excellent and has some character. Just booked another trip to this hotel for my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is well located but extremely basic. The price doesn’t reflect this especially when compared to other similar hotels in the area. Check-in was late and at 3:30 I was still waiting for my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique setting for this hotel! Very good served breakfasts. Huge bedroom for my daughter and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025