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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel near Durham University

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Meeting facility
Meeting facility
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Alfresco dining, serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3JN
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Durham

Heart of Durham.Within a 5-minute walk of this Durham hotel, you'll find Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and Palace Green are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Notch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Capriccio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Library - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flat White - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Victorian hotel near Durham University
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Delta Hotels Durham Royal County was completed in March 2021.

This Victorian Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1630
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County to the airport?

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County is 24.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County on Oct 26, 2025 start from $93.39, excluding 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.

Does Delta Hotels Durham Royal County have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County.

How close is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County to the beach?

This hotel is 13.7 mi (27-min drive) from Blast Beach and 15.9 mi (38-min drive) from Hawthorn Hive Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Delta Hotels Durham Royal County offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 11.00 per day.

Does Delta Hotels Durham Royal County have a pool?

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County does not have a pool.

Does Delta Hotels Durham Royal County have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Delta Hotels Durham Royal County have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County to downtown Durham?

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County is 0.2 mi away from Durham.

Reviews

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't think I like anything about this hotel. Didnt think I will write a bad review for a Marriott hotel. I had staged in different Marriott hotel around the world but this one is horrible. Mouldy stink in the bath area. The room is so small that if anyone who is claustrophobic should stay away. We had booked breakfast for one day, which is £15 per person. Coffee was horrible, baked beans, eggs and bacon were all out, no one cares to refill it until we asked. It was only before 9, we were not that late. If anyone do stay there, there are cafes near the hotel, only 3 mins walk, they sell full English breakfast around £10, or a bacon and egg bap at £6, very nice and fresh
Mouldy bathroom
Mouldy bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel need a complete revamp as the condition is worn out at best. The elevator was not working in the main wing so we were forced to walk up two floors, take the connection skyway to our block and then walk up or down the stairs in that block to reach our floor, which was very exhausting and tedious. When using the entrance across the street in the riverside block to save ourselves from climbing the stairs we were quite curtly told that the entrance is only for staff and that customers are required to undergo the ordeal on climbing multiple staircases to reach the other block.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Cornelius

OK'ish stay

The mattress was worn and has seen better days probably a few years ago already. The airconditioning vents were exceptionally dusty - a hayfever challenge as they are blowing at the entry door and above the bed itself. The breakfast was overpriced for the quality provided. Not real value for money when compared to equivalent hotels in Newcastle or York
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Traveled with family
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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

MU

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing stay

I have stayed here many times to visit my son and the experiences have been patchy. This visit was on the poor end of my experiences. I had booked 3 rooms and only 2 were ready when I arrived with my family at 3:45. We did not get the keys to the third room until after 9pm. The staff did not contact me to let me know the room was ready. The staff seemed very flustered and not focussed on customer experience (it was university graduation season and they were busy). There were no tissues in one of the room and insufficient coffee sachets for our stay. When we asked for more coffee, we were given tea. The lift to the rooms has been out of order for a couple of weeks and there was no offer to help us take our luggage up two flights of stairs. The room rates were really high (presumably due to demand) but the experience did not match the premium price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Room comfort
Great location, Durham gorgeous. Hotel good but needs some refurb. Lift pit of service throughout stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel in Durham

Visiting our son. Good location. Lovely room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Large hotel, parking very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pleasant weekend

We had a warm welcome and the reception staff were very friendly and efficient . The didn’t mention the loyalty to join to get 10% off food and drink it was only I noticed it on the wall. Car park gets very busy but they helped us get parked when we couldn’t find a space. The room was ok and was meant to be delux room. It was a pleasant room but I wouldn’t describe it as delux. It was nice having air con. The shower head didn’t attach properly to the rod. Bed was comfortable . We ate in the bar and the food was very tasty. Didn’t have breakfast there. Well located for the town which was lively and close to the cathedral and castle. Plenty of places to eat. Town is up a hill but not too steep. It is also only about we minutes from beamish
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

David

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

Perfect spot

We chose the hotel at random, knowing it was central and had on site parking. In fact it was the perfect choice for exploring the city. Close to all the historic sites, and easy walking to restaurants and pubs. The staff were very friendly and efficient - which made the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly staff, hotel in perfect location and reasonably priced. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Chosen for convenience for Durham Regatta and town. Very ordinary hotel nothing special. Food choice for dining was poor and the food not great. Dusty room but clean bathroom. Uncomfy bed and pillows. Very overpriced. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting university open day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and went straight to bed as it was late when we got there. Bed comfortable but surprised no face cloths in the bathroom . Shower excellent and breakfast really tasty and with plenty of choice. Left luggage in house while we visited the Durham uni.Easy to walk to the Uni business centre. A good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025