Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN, United Kingdom
#5 of 16 hotels in Durham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3257 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 March 2024
Catherine
United KingdomOriginal room offered was very substandard but arranged a different room (at additional cost unfortunately). Bathroom bit dated.
Great location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomVery large, very warm. University city town so some disturbance outside nothing to do with hotel butquelled promptly by police
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Britton
United KingdomBathroom lighting v poor for doing make up etc.. Breakfast was rubbish.. grumpy staff, no help, poor choice, food overcooked and some food run out and not replaced, fried eggs were both weirdly rubbery yet jelly/not cooked centre.. v hard to achieve that! No dairy free milk..little choice of food , over-priced and basically woefully inadequate.. should have gone to local cafe..
Great location, comfy beds, large room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Ong-on
ThailandThe one towel was dirty. Room service forgot to refill coffee capsule on the 2nd day. Unfortunately, when I first entered the room, I found a used coffee capsule near the extra bed. The faucet at the sink has separate hot and cold water, which is not convenient to use.
The room layout is very good. Staff are very helpful. Good location. There was a touching welcome message on the TV screen.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
David
United KingdomA bit haphazard. Housekeeping not good first night and then much improved after we told reception. Some ingredients at the bar out of stock. Water filter broke down and no alternative offered
Location, good size of room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomSmall rooms, but manageable for a weekend stay
Great location. Lovely bar and staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Jacqui
United KingdomUnderside of shower door extremely dirty
Great location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Paul
United KingdomNo bedside power socket to charge my phone. The bathroom had those horrible bottles of gel/shampoo stuck to the wall rather than individual bottles.
The spacious and comfortable room overlooks the river. Breakfast was very good, with lots of choice and good-quality produce. The bed was huge and comfortable. The shower was nice. The location is great, just a five-minute walk to all the shops, bars, and cafes.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomA little dated.
Very comfortable beds, great location and pleasant staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Margaret
United KingdomAll the staff we really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Emily
United KingdomOnly coffee machine, but has no milk
All perfectly fine.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomThe room was very comfortable and quite spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was very good and the food well prepared.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Stephen
United KingdomTv didn’t work
In the heart of Durham , everything close by
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Harriet
ChinaParking and breakfast should be included for the rate.
Very central location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Elaine
United KingdomMore expensive than I expected for an ok hotel room, nothing exceptional. Couldn't get any reception on TV to get the local news and had to sign into own account for TV iplayers. Online media advertises a pool but apparently there isn't one now, very misleading.
Warm room, nice large comfortable bed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Karissa
United Kingdomunderfloor heating in the bathroom! Next time it would be nice to have a better view. Not great signage in the carpark for exit. I found the temperature control a bit confusing.
the bed was incredibly comfy and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We loved the bath products. The coffee machine was a real bonus especially as we had an early start.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Diane
United KingdomPerfect location to explore the city. Lovely room with river view. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Veronica
United KingdomTea available in my room and not just coffee Better choice of sandwiches or light lunch / supper
We like the room cool so had little heating on which meant we needed a blanket, none stocked in the room. Managed to get one for the following night. Location was excellent near all the places we were visiting. Breakfast was good. Sue, worked in the bar and at breakfast, was very helpful with advise on local area.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Tricia
United KingdomDid not realise that we would have to pay £11 a day to park here.
Reception staff informative and very helpful.Room very clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for us.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Paul
United KingdomAll good.
Ideal location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Lainey
United KingdomBed was far too soft. Like ridiculously soft. Breakfast was cold.
Brilliant hotel.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Mark
United StatesAlthough breakfast was satisfactory, it was somewhat unimaginative. Towels in the room were not the best we have seen on the trip, though perfectly adequate.
Excellent location very close to the centre of town. Bed and pillows were delightful. Also, great location being able to look out of your window down onto the river..
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Hok
Hong Kongthe room a bit small, but acceptable
breakfast is great. the location is very close to city centre. the staffs are very nice and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Robin
United KingdomOnly one office chair in the room - another small armchair would have been nicer. Overall, for 2 people, the room was quite small.
superb location with good parking. Excellent bed. Nice reception area and meeting place. Useful bar and grill. Really good shower.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Sarah
United KingdomFresh brewed coffee available in the morning.
The Hotel is in the heart of Durham.
Stayed in February 2024
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