Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Exterior
Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Cathedral View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Methodist Church View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Durham

A stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Indoor Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durham University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Picnic Basket - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rotunda Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chapters of Durham - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 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 transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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. 758 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was well appointed, the only issue was the lighting. The lights could have been brighter as some areas were dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely with good amenities, although there was a loud noise, possibly coming from the air con, but it's an old building so we expected it to be a bit querky. Staff were friendly and helpful The building itself has been restored tastefully with lots of original details. A really nice place to stay within easy walking distance to the centre of Durham
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Claremont

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! We arrived just before midday and reception were very friendly. Janet was very helpful and rang us an hour later saying our rooms were ready which was a brilliant surprise. Steven in the bar was a brilliant host and very friendly. This hotel is absolutely stunning and immaculate. Would definitely stay again, 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room - clean - lovely Reception - awkward to find - no signage on Ground floor or on lifts if you enter hotel by Cocktail Bar Receptionist - pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was really nice and big. Kind of modern Harry Potter with high cielings and nice bathroom. Quiet. Cool hotel inside. Dining room was great. Lovely wait staff! Excellent steak. Definitely would stay here again. Great location too. Easy walk to town but just outside so its quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were extremely pleased with the quality & service from the staff in a beautiful building - we asked for a room with limited walking and were given room 212 which was perfect. Staff were very pleasant when we arrived and wanted to wander through the hotel. Lovely stay Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, London

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying at this hotel. It is nice and very crazy and sits in a very great location. The staff is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel building is fantastic. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely although I did have to request some extra lighting which was brought to us with half an hour. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was brilliant. Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent breakfast! Cosy facilities and building/rooms well kept and Nice! Area around not so good for dining or visiting mainly in cold weather
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025