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21st January 2010

Durham Marriott

The Durham Marriott, also called the Durham Marriot Hotel Royal County, is affixed on Old Elvet in Durham, England. You will find this splendid accommodation just over 20 kilometres from the Durham International Airport making easy access for travellers arriving in Durham by air. The hotel is equipped with more than 145 rooms all of which are equipped with minibars, hair dryers, posh furnishings, and plenty of creature comforts. From the Durham Marriott guests can get an excellent view of the Durham Cathedral as well as Durham Castle, and booking this accommodation puts guest nearby lots of recreational opportunities.


The Durham Marriott offers guests access to a swimming pool, a fitness room, dry cleaning services, laundry services, room service, and there is a hotel restaurant when guests want to grab a bite to eat. The location offers non-smoking rooms, on-site parking, and guests get high speed access to the Internet too. All of the latter are supplied at the Durham Marriot at surprisingly affordable prices.

Nearby restaurants include places like the Zen, the La Tasca – Durham, and the Spice Lounge. In terms of things to do, guests must make a point to go see the Durham Cathedral, a wonderful piece of Norman architecture, affixed on Palace Green. The Durham Castle is also a must see tourist hotspot in Durham, and the Crook Hall & Gardens are not to be missed if guests are seeking a tranquil and peaceful place to take in all the beauty that both art and nature have to offer.