- View
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Heating
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 700 metres 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 1km from Hotel Indigo Durham. The nearest airports are Newcastle International Airport, 30km from the Hotel and Teeside International Airport, 33km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louise
United Kingdom
“The Senate/Rotunda restaurant was a beautiful room. The building is grand but certainly not stuffy, The staff were plentiful and extremely friendly. It's situated in the centre of Durham, so was very easy access to everything without being noisy...” - Tara
United Kingdom
“Great room, very comfy and quiet, everything I needed and the breakfast was excellent, set in a really nice room” - Amanda
United Kingdom
“Beautiful building brilliant room staff wonderful I would say it’s the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in, in the uk!” - Nick
United Kingdom
“Perfect location for the city. Staff great. Room comfortable.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Fabulous location in central Durham with friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is a sympathetically converted old university building with walking distance of the cathedral, castle and a host of restaurants.” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Beautiful building. Great location. Very comfortable room. Breakfast delicious. All staff very friendly and helpful.” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Great room, hotel facilities great and really well located” - Steven
United Kingdom
“The staff were all excellent, helpful in the right amounts and attentive and responsive to all questions. Great location too.” - Davina
United Kingdom
“My room was lovely and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful . The hotel is in a perfect location in the beautiful city of Durham. I could not have asked for more.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“In a great location and it’s a lovely building. Great room too.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.