Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA, United Kingdom
#6 of 17 hotels in Durham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 5940 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 March 2024
John
United KingdomAir conditioning not working effectively
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomUnfortunately the steam room was out of service for our stay
The swimming pool/spa and the nice bar and reception area
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Sunny
NetherlandsI booked two rooms and unfortunately, the air-con in neither room was working due to an issue with the chillers. However, the receptionist was apologetic and got the engineer to override the system to cool it down for us. Lastly, I found most of the equipment in the gym was either broken or out of order. Despite the above, I would still revisit the property!
The property is located very close to the city centre with a beautiful view of the castle and the river. The staff members at the reception, gym, restaurant and housekeeping were all very friendly and informative. The rooms were spacious and very clean. I enjoyed relaxing at the property by making use of the swimming pool, steam and sauna rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomIt was a last minute booking and the service, comfort and food was excellent. I would definitely stay again and recommend a Radisson Blu hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Dominic
United Kingdomroom was too hot
everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Janet
United KingdomThe only negative was the underfloor heating in the bathroom..it was constantly hot in there day and night 🥵
Lovely hotel in a great location by the river. Nice staff 😊
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Cathrine
NorwayThat the hot air kept turning on and heating the room to no end whenever I put the keycard in. Ordered food and got raw chicken.
Check in, check out and friendliness of staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Pauline
United KingdomWe were looking forward to a swim on arrival but couldn’t get in as it was full.
Spacious rooms overlooking the river. Comfortable and very good value. It worked really well for our girls weekend in Durham and I would stay again
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Philip
United KingdomSmall things maybe but they can accumulate. Blood or chocolate stain on curtains in Room 536 (I hope!). Tiny bathroom. Staff encountered were not rude but not particularly warm or friendly: passive aggressive receptionist and surly man on spa desk. Swimming pool male changing room floor filthy - it was also very cramped and in need of some work.
The setting in the city centre was good. The room was spacious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomThe entrance to the car park and the roadways within the car park are very narrow - not something which can be changed, but take care. There was no coffee machine in my room, just a kettle and sachets of instant coffee (but there was a good coffee machine at breakfast).
Good location, value for money, with good on site parking and health facilities (which I did not have time to use, but they looked impressive). The room was quiet and spacious with a good desk (albeit the chair with the desk was a little past its best).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Sean
United KingdomBreakfast a bit over-priced.
Nice room, great view.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomThe View and the fact that it was a room for the disabled.
Excellent breakfast. Very convenient location. Not a good view but you can’t have everything!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Joel
United KingdomGoogle maps having me come in the back door! There's a front door! Not keen on a bath generally
Comfy bed, spacious clean room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Rupert
United KingdomThere are no fridges in the rooms (even a small one). There is a car park but you have to pay for anything over 15 minutes. It world be great to have free parking for guests.
Good hotel with easy walking access to Durham city. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Read
United KingdomBoth me and my girlfriend since staying here have come home with bites from the bed not pleased on that score
Perfect location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Darrin
United KingdomThe key did not work so had to return to reception and when inside the room noticed no robes or slippers called reception and was told to return again and collect them… after a conversation they delivered them.
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Beverley
United KingdomFood in the bar and restaurant was awful and it's lost it's appeal. We used to use this hotel when it first opened, it's now tired and lacks any appeal. The mattress in the room was lumpy and uncomfortable.
Location is great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Alexander
United KingdomThe pillows were far too soft head just fell through on to bed no real support
Location was great and spa and pool where really nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Graham
United KingdomNot enough parking space
Easy to find good professional friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Kirsty
United KingdomThe breakfast. We was there 2 nights and wasnt impressed with breakfast at all.
Lovely reception area. Love a bath also when i stay at a hotel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Iwan
United KingdomWould have liked a mini fridge but that would be my only recommendation
Location is excellent, short walking distance into Durham centre. Loads of nice restaurants and bars around. Staff were excellent also - very welcoming, all very friendly. It was a pleasure.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Pauline
United KingdomWould of like option of walk in shower .
Room ready to check inon arrival Spacious reception Room Spacious Coat hooks for coats Free water in the room ,lovely touch. Free toiletries Close to amenities Really pleasant stay ☺️
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Lewisian68
United KingdomDisappointed that the room didn’t come with fridge and coffee machine as we got a premium room.
The area and easy access to the city.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Susan
United Kingdom1 - I missed when booking that the parking was not the hotels. I wouldn't normally book anywhere I couldn't park my car outside the hotel. On this occasion it worked. For me, it would have ruined my stay had there not been a parking slot available. 2 - I completed the booking form and it asked for the lead occupant of the 2nd room. After that all communication, on my email address, was addressed to her. That is just plain annoying.
The location and comfort. It was easy to locate.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Auer
United KingdomMy room could definitely have been cleaner
It was all good.
Stayed in February 2024
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