Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Property amenity
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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

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

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

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

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

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About this property

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Durham Indoor Market. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Marco Pierre White, a steakhouse that serves local and international cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Durham Indoor Market and 12 minutes by foot from Durham University
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG also features a fitness center, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Durham hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 756 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building itself is beautiful. Comfortable and clean bedroom and bathroom. Lovely relaxing bar and dining areas. Very pleasant staff throughout our stay with good customer service. We would have rated excellent until I observed cobwebs on the light shade/wire just above a dining table. This was in easy reach and should have been dusted.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Excellent staff. Super breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is very nice and in a very convenient location for Durham town centre. Room was adequate although we found a few problems with it. Bed was very high and hard, there a few lamps that did not work, one being the desk lamp and the another in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything was really good - room, staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building was stunning, rooms were beautifully decorated, very clean and had a lovely cosy feel. Staff all very friendly. Nice room toiletries and ringtones drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, London

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly and attentive. Hotel was clean, quiet and safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah (Deb)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is a very grand, old building and rooms are beautifully decorated and very spacious and spotlessly clean.
Dining Room ceiling
Lobby area
Staircase
Entrance to bar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre, London

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They food was lacking I. Flavor and quality
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast cooked fresh and good selection
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor - loved the tiles everywhere, location - perfect for access to the centre, nice food and staff in the restaurant, pleasant room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Hotel and room, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and all the staff were very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bar! tv didn't work but the room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stylish room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, very considerately located when I said I had poor mobility. One small problem - there were no bright lights in the room at all - I understand that it creates a relaxing low light effect but actually it was pretty dark even in the middle of the day with curtains open and it makes it very difficult to actually see anything or read in ambient lighting. Need a bright side light for choice. Otherwise room was gorgeous and comfortable and stylish. Indigo is always our favourite choice in Durham. Very classy bar area and breakfast to die for :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Good service. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yaman, Maidenhead

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is becoming dated quickly uneven floors in the room, dirty walls and uneven / squeaky floors and reception could be nice / more welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025