Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
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Summary of reviewsThe Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is a modern hotel with a great location, perfect for easy access to bars, restaurants and sightseeing. Guests rave about the excellent breakfast with a good selection of food and two coffee machines. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with impressive views of the river and castle. While some guests have noted issues with cleanliness in communal areas, the hotel is generally clean and modern. The staff are highly praised for their friendly and helpful approach, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The spa and pool facilities are popular with guests, though some have noted that the spa needs a revamp. The parking situation has received mixed reviews with some guests finding it too expensive. The beds have left guests with mixed emotions with some finding them extremely comfortable and others finding them uncomfortable. Overall, guests seem to leave the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham feeling satisfied with their experience.
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The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham boasts a luxurious spa and wellness center for guests to rejuvenate and unwind during their stay. With a focus on providing the ultimate pampering experience, the spa offers a variety of treatments and services designed to refresh the mind, body and soul. From massages to facials, guests can indulge in a range of therapies to help them escape from the stresses of daily life. The spa's tranquil atmosphere, combined with the latest in spa technology, creates the perfect environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you are seeking a quick pick-me-up or a full day of pampering, the Radisson Blu Hotel Durham spa is the ideal destination for a revitalizing spa experience.
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The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is considered to be situated in a great location by guests. It is very convenient for city centre amenities and is just a short walk away from the centre of Durham. The hotel has a perfect location for easy access to bars, restaurants and sightseeing and it's also close to the river with lovely views. Many guests appreciated the hotel's proximity to the train station, as well as the walking distance to clubs, bars and restaurants. The hotel is nicely placed in the middle of all the pubs and nightlife, making it an excellent central location for guests visiting Durham.
The breakfast at Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is definitely a highlight according to guest reviews. With phrases like "excellent breakfast", "lovely breakfast" and "awesome breakfast", it's no wonder guests love starting their day at this hotel. The breakfast room gets high marks for its good selection of food and two coffee machines. A comprehensive range of foods is available buffet-style with plenty of variety to pick from. Even though there were some comments about chaotic queues in the morning, the choice at breakfast was very good and the food was described as gorgeous, delicious and amazing by some. While there were a few criticisms about the standard of some items such as overcooked bacon and watered-down orange juice, the vast majority of guests saw the positives with comments like "best breakfast", "fantastic breakfast" and "very good breakfast". Overall, it seems the location, the breakfast and the breakfast staff are a significant part of what makes this hotel special.
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is a nice modern hotel with impressive, well-appointed rooms that are spacious and comfortable. Guests rave about the clean and inviting rooms with comfortable beds and good en-suites. Many rooms offer great views of the river and castle. While some guests noted tiredness of the rooms, the hotel is generally clean and modern. The spacious premium rooms and large standard rooms are especially comfortable with plenty of space. However, some guests noted that the room was very hot or lacked a fridge. Overall, guests agree that the room was a decent size and comfortable with adequate facilities.
The beds at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham have left guests feeling mixed emotions. While some guests rave about the "comfy beds" and "extremely comfortable" king size bed, others have found them "uncomfortable" and "awful". One guest noted that the "two single beds pushed together was not my favourite". The rooms themselves have received praise for being "nice big comfy clean rooms" with "lovely comfy warm beds". However, some guests have found issue with the pillows, stating that they were "not comfortable" and "very old and need replacing". Despite the mixed reviews on the beds and pillows, the hotel has made a positive impression on guests with its cleanliness and overall experience.
Guests have varied opinions about the cleanliness of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham. Some describe the hotel as exceptionally clean, sparkling and nice and clean. Room cleanliness is also praised with guests saying that their rooms were clean, tidy and friendly. However, there were some negative comments about the cleanliness of communal areas, particularly the corridors, spa changing rooms and showers. Guests have also noticed issues with the cleanliness of some rooms with reports of dust stuck to the paintwork, blocked sinks and hairs in the bath. Some guests have cited cleanliness as an area that needs improvement. Despite this, other guests mention that the hotel is very clean and polite staff keep it that way with daily cleaning. Overall, guests acknowledge the issues but were still satisfied with their experience.
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is highly praised for its friendly and helpful staff with guests consistently commenting on the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the team. Comments such as "lovely staff", "staff excellent" and "fantastic facilities and friendly staff" are common with many guests highlighting specific individuals who made their stay special. Reviewers frequently mention the reception and bar staff as being particularly helpful with the check-in process rated as "good" or "efficient". The cleaning and kitchen staff are also recognised for their friendly and jovial approach. The hotel's location is also highly praised with guests describing it as "excellent" and "nice" and the facilities are noted to be "fantastic". Overall, guests seem to leave the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham feeling very pleased with their experience, thanks to the great facilities and lovely staff.
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham has a lovely spa that offers good facilities for leisure. However, some guests commented that the spa needs a revamp. Despite this, the treatments were very good and the staff provided excellent service. Some guests had limited access to the spa and had to wait a few hours due to full capacity. Nonetheless, the fantastic spa facilities were popular with guests who loved the amenities. Unfortunately, there were no robes or slippers provided in the spa which was a disappointment for some guests. As advertised, access to the gym and spa was available. The pool facilities were good and an asset to the lovely hotel. However, some guests were left disappointed as they specifically booked this hotel for the spa facilities, which were not available at the time. In summary, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham offers comfortable accommodation but some guests may have been disappointed with the pool and spa facilities.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham offers excellent leisure facilities for guests to enjoy during their stay. The heated pool is a popular choice, though some guests noted that the pool was quite cool and could get crowded at times. However, overall, visitors enjoyed the pool and found it to be a great addition to their stay. The gym facilities were also highly regarded. The location of the pool and leisure facilities were also praised with some guests enjoying stunning river views from their room. Those traveling with children also appreciated the inclusion of a pool, though some noted that there was no direction given regarding pool use. Additionally, some guests mentioned difficulty with drying wet clothes after swimming. Overall, the pool and leisure facilities were considered to be a great feature of the hotel and guests who enjoyed them had a wonderful stay. Plus, the option for late check-out was a perfect addition to the experience.
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham has received mixed reviews regarding its parking situation. While some guests appreciated the convenience of the hotel's own car park and valued its proximity to the city centre, others found the cost of parking to be too expensive or overpriced with some stating that they don't think guests should have to pay for parking at all. Additionally, some guests commented on the tight spaces in the car park and the frustration of having to pay for parking when already paying for a hotel stay. However, it's worth noting that those who booked their parking in advance were able to receive discounts and lower rates with some happy to pay £11 as opposed to the standard £14-£15 fee.
Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Pool Lap Lanes.
Yes, a spa is available at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.
No, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.
Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham has a gym.
