Delta Hotels By Marriott Durham Royal County in Durham, England

Select rooms provide exclusive views of the River Wear, Durham Cathedral, and Durham Castle. Each room features a flat-screen TV and some upgraded bathrooms include both a bathtub and separate shower. All accommodations are newly refurbished and include tea and coffee making facilities.

The hotel is situated on the banks of the River Wear, a short 10-minute walk across Elvet Bridge to Durham city centre. Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle are within walking distance, as is the Beamish Open-Air Museum reachable in 15 minutes by car. The property stands on the site of Durham's original hotel, established in 1815, and staff share extensive local knowledge for personalized guest experiences.

The signature Cast Iron restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast with cooked-to-order options and a variety of continental choices. The Cast Iron Bar and the Terrace offer a selection of sandwiches, mains, sides, and desserts plus classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, and spirits. A happy hour at the bar provides discounted drinks, and a new coffee shop has opened within the hotel beside the ground floor entrance.

Dogs are welcome with a maximum of two per room subject to an anti-allergy deep cleaning fee of £30 for one dog and £50 for two dogs. For stays longer than 7 days, an additional weekly fee of £50 applies. The hotel offers family rooms with two double beds and a kid-friendly buffet during breakfast.

Location: On the River Wear, 10 minutes from Durham Cathedral

History: Built on site of the original 1815 hotel

Dining: Cast Iron restaurant & Cast Iron Bar with Terrace

Wellness: 24-hour gym with indoor equipment

Pet Policy: Dogs allowed up to two per room with cleaning fees

Parking: On-site parking with EV charging stations