Enjoy the view of River Wear from our city centre hotel
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham - TripAdvisor traveler rating
(4910 reviews) Ranked #5 of 22 hotels in Durham
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Room tips
Bring a robe if using pool and a £1 coin for your locker.(DeeGeeEmm)
The pool was cold & very busy all the time. Go early.There is a local leasure centre huge pool less than 5 mins walk over the river bridge. (Mags A)
Loads of nice places to eat out within 5 minute walk(tomk122)
Parking is £14 for 24 hours. Upgrade to premium river view if you can afford it, it’s worth it !(Smithsmagic8)
Traveler reviews
"Relaxed visit"
2025-11-10
This hotel is situated in an excellent part of the city, with a great view of the river, it's facilities are excellent and couldn't fault a thing, absolutely fabulous breakfast
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Catherine Draper, Guest Services / Front Office at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, responded to this review
Dear angieoconnor65, thank you for your 5* review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay and breakfast. I do hope that we can welcome you back again in the near future. Kind Regards Catherine
"Very nice"
2025-11-09
Spent two nights at the Radisson in a superior room. Arrived at the hotel around 2pm, plenty of parking available at a very good rate for its location. Very easy to use, camrea recognises your registration and you pay at a machine in the reception. You can come and go as you please and are just charged the once. Check in was quick, we were a little early but the room was ready, friendly professional service from the girl working reception. The room was huge. Lots of storage and imaculately clean and very nicely decorated. The view was over the back of the hotel. But even that was very nice looking out into the trees. Bathroom spotless also. Location of the hotel is perfect, just a few minutes walk down the river and you're in the centre. Very picturesque setting. Breakfast was delicious and great value for what was on offer. You can order a la carte (salmon was plentiful) and there is also a full buffet for English breakast. Everything I tried tasted great. Coffee was nice and a large tea selection available. Also I loved the option for paper take away cups which we did so you can take something with you at the end. Have to mention the spa which really made our stay that extra bit special. The pool was large enough to do some lengths. Along with Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Again everything so clean. Even the changing rooms were spotless. (don't forget to take your £1 coin for the locker). I can't fault anything about the hotel, I will definitely stay here again when I am next up visiting family in the beautiful city of Durham. Thanks Radisson!!! Room 364!
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Katie Grant, Guest Services / Front Office at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, responded to this review
Dear U5777SUjohno, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay I am delighted to read that you enjoyed your time with us, and that you found our Check in easy, and our Team friendly and professional. I will be sure to share your kind comments with the rest of the Team also. We are lucky to occupy a fabulous location here in the City centre, and I am pleased to read that you were able to make the most of your visit, and our facilities. We do look forward to welcoming you back to us in the near future, for another wonderful stay! Kindest Regards Katie
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2025-11-03
Our first experience of the Radisson hotel. Great staff, great hotel, wonderful breakfast. Really enjoyed our first time at the Radisson hotel. Thank you
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Stuart Lloyd, General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, responded to this review
Dear scottmckenzie21, We are delighted to know that your experience was so positive during your recent stay. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, the team will be delighted to read your kind comments and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Stuart
"We will be back!!!"
2025-11-02
Had a lovely over night stay here with partner and friends . Staff very attentive and met our needs. Had breakfast this morning and we were greeted at the door by a lady called Fiona. She explained everything to us with how breakfast worked asked how we were and if we had any plans today but I explained we were going home. Could t believe how much choice there was. All the breakfast staff were lovely and we were filled up nicely ready for our long journey home . We will be back. Thank you!!
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Stuart Lloyd, General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, responded to this review
Dear Jayng1956, Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted that you plan to return again in future and that your breakfast experience was a highlight, Fiona will appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards, Stuart
"Bad room resolved"
2025-11-02
Michelle on the bar had been absolutely fantastic with us getting us sorting with the room while the reception staff were so busy. Thank you Michelle!!
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Stuart Lloyd, General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, responded to this review
Dear joa39, We are thrilled to know your stay was so enjoyable and thank you for taking the time to recognise the service provided by Michelle. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Stuart