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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

Long-established four-star Marriott hotel on Old Elvet in the heart of the city, occupying a row of historic townhouses beside the river.

Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN Visit website

About Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

The Durham Royal County, now run as a Delta Hotel by Marriott, is one of the city's best-known hotels, occupying a handsome row of Georgian townhouses on Old Elvet in the very heart of Durham beside the river. It combines period character with full four-star facilities, including a restaurant, bars, a leisure club with a pool, and function and conference rooms that make it a long-standing choice for weddings and events. Its riverside setting is a couple of minutes from the Market Place, cathedral and castle.

The central location is the main draw, putting the whole of the old city within an easy walk, which suits sightseers, wedding parties and business visitors alike. Being so central and popular for events, it books up around graduation and peak weekends, so early reservation is advised.

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