Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, DurhamDelta Hotels Durham Royal County in Durham, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 10 hotels we score in Durham. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $145 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the historic centre of Durham, this 4-star hotel occupies a building with a Georgian facade. It sits within walking distance of Durham Cathedral and the castle. The property features 150 guest rooms, with several offering views of the River Wear. Facilities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and the Cast Iron Bar for dining. It serves both business travellers and tourists visiting the university city. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, meaning room cleaning is an opt-in service. While the building is historic, some guest rooms contain older furniture.What stands out

Central Durham location

Indoor pool and gym

River Wear views available

On-site dining

Watch out for

Dated room furniture

Opt-in cleaning service

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