Location : This hotel is located in Durham city centre, within easy walking distance of the world-famous Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. Guests will find shopping venues right on the doorstep and the Beamish Museum (25-minute drive) and the Bowes Museum (45-minute drive) are both nearby. It lies only 5 minutes off junction 62 of the A1 motorway and 10 minutes from the mainline railway station. Durham-Tees-Valley Airport and Newcastle International Airport are both 50 km away.

Facilities : 4 junior suites, 2 single rooms and 144 double rooms are located on 2 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk in the lobby is staffed round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided in public areas. The hotel offers a number of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a car hire service, room service and a laundry service. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms : Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Most units have a sea view. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 150 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment : Excellent swimming awaits guests at the indoor pool. Sun loungers are ready and waiting on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and golf are available. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments and a solarium.

Meals : Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.

Payment : The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.