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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3JN

About us

Located in the heart of this University city of Durham, and on the banks of the River Wear, the hotel boasts stunning views across the skyline of the city. It’s just a short walk away from the world famous Cathedral and Castle. Through the cobbled streets, explore this unique city’s blend of old and new with shops, bars and restaurants to suit all. With the original part of the hotel steeped in history and dating back to the 17th century, the hotel offers 150 bedrooms – 55 of which are standard, 60 are deluxe, 34 supreme and the Presidential Suite. Some bedrooms, but not all, offer views of the River Wear. What makes the Royal County a truly special venue is its facilities to cater for small to large conferences, groups and events. All conference rooms benefit from air conditioning and natural daylight. The Cromwell Suite is a flexible event space seating up to 120 guests theatre style. Meanwhile the Dunelm Room, Neville Room and the Bowes Room, with their city views can be set in a range of styles. All rooms are accessed via the Banqueting landing – a large open space at the top of the ornate staircase. Easy access to the hotel is via the A1/A690 and chargeable car parking is available for up to 72 vehicles.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandDelta Hotels by Marriott
Built1630
Renovated-
Total meeting space2,874 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms150
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
Recreational activities
  • Health club
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
2,874.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,506.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,108.7 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Bowes
613.5 sq. ft.
19.7 x 32.8 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
50
25
40
50
24
25
Cromwell
1,506.9 sq. ft.
19.7 x 82.0 sq. ft.
8.5 ft.
120
45
100
120
50
50
Cromwell 1
387.5 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
25
10
20
25
10
10
Cromwell 2
1,108.7 sq. ft.
62.3 x 19.7 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
80
30
70
80
40
40
Dunelm
366.0 sq. ft.
16.4 x 23.0 sq. ft.
8.5 ft.
20
-
20
20
12
12
Neville
376.7 sq. ft.
16.4 x 26.2 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
30
12
30
30
16
20

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
150

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 24.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

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Bowes Museum
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Durham Castle
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Durham Cathedral
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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Delta Hotels Durham Royal County's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Delta Hotels Durham Royal County have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Delta Hotels Durham Royal County and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Delta Hotels Durham Royal County's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Delta Hotels Durham Royal County clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 

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