About this property

Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Hotel Indigo Durham occupies Old Shire Hall, on Old Elvet, just 5 minutes from Durham Railway station and 2297 feet from Durham Cathedral and Castle. The Hotel is close to many of the other attractions Durham city has to offer too, with the City’s popular shopping area only 5 minutes away on foot. Each bedroom is contemporary in design, taking inspiration from the Trinity - Durham Cathedral, Castle and University. You will find a mini fridge with complimentary water, large bed, rainfall shower and free toiletries. Other benefits also include a flat-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Some rooms offer a view of Durham Cathedral. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building. The onsite Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill serves signature steaks, English and French classics, while the Rotunda cocktail bar serves a selection of tasty cocktails. The daily breakfast offers à la carte and Full English options. Guests can make use of the state of the art fitness room with cardio and weight lifting equipment. The hotel also offers a meeting room, called The Council room, that can cater for private dinners, meetings and celebratory events. Durham University is only 0.6 mi from Hotel Indigo Durham. The nearest airports are Newcastle International Airport, 19 mi from the Hotel and Teeside International Airport, 21 mi from the Hotel. There is a small car park at the rear of the Hotel. There are 33 spaces. Residents are welcome to use the car park on a first come, first served basis. Spaces cannot be reserved. The car park is chargeable via the Front Desk at the Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel Indigo
Hotel chain/brand
Hotel Indigo

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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1 king bed
1 full bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United States United States
    Gorgeous restored Victorian building, comfortable bed and well-planned bathroom with hook for toiletries bag right next to the sink and generous countertop space around the sink. Shower controls were easy to use. The steak I had at the restaurant...
  • Steph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. A very interesting and well planned change of use to a hotel, preserving so much of the original features. Great value for money. Super clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet could have been a little better but would...
  • Mark
    United States United States
    A gem! Beautiful historic building formerly university offices. The rotunda bar and grill are great with a nod to high end sense without being stuffy. And its own car park onsite. Clearly an IGH win on architectural remodeling and enhancement.☺️
  • Bernard
    Australia Australia
    Everything went well. The Hotel building has amazing decor in the restaurant, rotunda and common areas. The room was comfortable, and the shower was great. Good selection of items for breakfast. The location is not far from the main attractions,...
  • Nivine
    Egypt Egypt
    The location, the authenticity and the breakfast ! The staff is exceptionally nice and welcoming .I am deeply grateful to Damien who was very helpful and professional in handling an unfortunate incident that we encountered during one night of our...
  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely stay. Location is great for exploring Durham. Room was stylish, clean and comfortable. Would love to return. Thanks Hotel Indigo
  • Jane
    Canada Canada
    Interesting old building, beautifully restored and looked after. Being just a short walk from the river and pedestrian bridge and all the sites, made it an ideal holiday destination.
  • Drury
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely building with friendly staff and excellent breakfast and dinner.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In an unpromising building (Edwardian council offices), a friendly and comfortable hotel with notably welcoming staff. Good bar. Good breakfasts.
  • Ruba
    Jordan Jordan
    The hotel building itself was very nice, an old building that is renovated, bed was comfortable, room spacious enough, bathroom fully renovated.. Location was great walking distance to mid town shops and pubs. Breakfast was good. Staff very...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.