Hotel Indigo - Durham By Ihg in Durham, England

The onsite Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill serves signature steaks alongside English and French classics. The Rotunda cocktail bar offers a selection of cocktails in a setting that retains the building's original stained glass and marble. Daily breakfast features à la carte and Full English options served in the former council chamber.

Each bedroom draws inspiration from the Trinity of Durham Cathedral, Castle, and University, blending Victorian heritage with contemporary design. Rainfall showers and free toiletries are standard in every bathroom, and selected rooms offer direct views of Durham Cathedral. Complimentary bottled water is provided in the mini fridge, and some rooms include a connecting door for families.

The hotel is located on Old Elvet, 5 minutes on foot from Durham Railway station and 700 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle. Durham's shopping area is a 5-minute walk away, and the UNESCO World Heritage sites are within easy reach. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km from the hotel; Teesside International Airport is 33 km away.

A state-of-the-art fitness room with cardio and weight lifting equipment is available 24/7 for guests. The Council room is a dedicated meeting space that can accommodate private dinners, business meetings, and celebratory events. Pets are allowed in certain rooms, and a small car park with 33 spaces (first come, first served, chargeable) is located at the rear of the hotel.

The hotel occupies the former Old Shire Hall, a 1905 civic building with restored tile work, stained glass, and grand staircases. Accessibility features include an emergency cord in the bathroom, lower sink, raised toilet, grab rails, and full wheelchair access. Guest rooms are located on upper floors served by a lift, and the reception area is on the lower ground floor with step-free entrance.

Dining: Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill

Rooms: Rainfall showers & cathedral views

Location: 700 m from Durham Cathedral and Castle

Amenities: 24/7 fitness room and The Council meeting room

Building: Victorian civic architecture with stained glass

Parking: On-site car park (33 spaces, chargeable)