Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A lobby with marble flooring, red seating, and a large chandelier.
A seating area with a purple upholstered sofa, four wooden tables with gold legs, and patterned carpet.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a decorative ceiling.
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $141
$118 nightly
$141 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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9 Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3HL
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Cathedral View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Methodist Church View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 404 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durham

A stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

What's nearby

  • Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durham Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durham University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 13 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotunda Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Basket - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The City - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG offers 83 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Marco Pierre White, a restaurant that specializes in local and international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Marco Pierre White - This steakhouse specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Marco Pierre White

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Indigo Durham

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel provides the excellent experience, making my visit to Durham so memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in great location, accomodatinf staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely building, conveniently located for the city centre. The food was good and the staff were helpful and cheerful. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Well located. Great restaurant - dinner and breakfast. Stayed before. Friendly accommodating staff. Would stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tak Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast yummy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing steak and breakfast in the restaurant. Hotel very clean and lovely architecture. Staff very good , pleasant and professional. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, hot breakfast cooked to order. Not impressed with the Marco Pierre White restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hotel, clean and spacious. Great architecture and restaurant really good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, even though it’s a big property (and we prefer much smaller) it still felt quite boutique-y.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent choice for a stay in Durham. A beautiful hotel - definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. On site parking. Ideal location for walking into city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, great amenities, walkable to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff & clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, spotless clean large room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel which retains many of the historic building features, such as beautiful tiling, wood panelling and lighting. All done whilst providing modern and comfortable facilities in a great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Hotel and room, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything was really good - room, staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Top room and top staff - very customer focussed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor - loved the tiles everywhere, location - perfect for access to the centre, nice food and staff in the restaurant, pleasant room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and all the staff were very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Rooms very clean. An issue with the toilet cistern constantly filling was dealt efficiently and we had a new room straightaway. Very pleased with the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fabulous and characterful hotel. So sympathetic to the original building but still clean, modern spacious and well appointed rooms. Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026