Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County (Durham)

I recently stayed at the Durham Marriott (regrettably, it was only for one night) and the experience was one that I will never forget - it was wonderful. We stayed in a room called The Chandler Suite (I'm not entirely sure why it was called that) which comprised of a small sitting area with a television, sofa and chair, a beautiful bedroom with a queen-sized bed, dressing table, wardrobe, television and best of all Trouser press! hilarious as it also had an iron and ironing board, so not 100% sure of the neccessity of the trouser press, but we tried it out anyway. The bathroom had the usual facilities including a large jacuzzi bath and for once the complimentary ...  Read the complete review

I stayed at the Marriott Royal County recently whilst visiting relatives on a short break in Durham. The hotel is very easy to find as it is situated right in the heart of Durham city centre and set right next to the tranquil river Weir that runs through the city. Local shops are only a five minute walk away as are local pubs and restaurants. This hotel also makes a good choice if you're visiting anyone who is resident at the university as the colleges are well within walking distance. This is truly an ideal location from which to explore the cobbled streets of Durham. The Marriott Hotel in Durham is quite a luxurious place. The building itself dates back to ...  Read the complete review