The Townhouse

34 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN, United Kingdom
8.8 492 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Comfort
    8.9
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    8.7
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Value for money
    7.9
  • Free WiFi
    8.5

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Hotel map
Food & Drink
Restaurant (à la carte)
Very good coffee!
Bar
Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Free!Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Free!WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
Chinese
English
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Services
Bridal suite
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying(Additional charge)
Daily maid service
Outdoors
Terrace
Garden
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 1 per hour.
General
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Newspapers
Heating
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)
Closest landmarks
Durham Magistrates Court
0 miles
Durham Crown Court
0.1 miles
Palace Green
0.3 miles
Palace Green Library
0.3 miles
Durham Castle
0.3 miles
Durham Cathedral
0.4 miles
Bill Bryson Library
0.5 miles
Durham Train Station
0.6 miles
Institute for Computational Cosmology
0.6 miles
Durham University
0.8 miles
Most popular landmarks
Lumley Castle
5.5 miles
Beamish Museum
8.2 miles
Stadium of Light
12 miles
MetroCentre
13.2 miles
Metro Radio Arena
13.3 miles
The Sage
13.4 miles
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
13.5 miles
Newcastle Train Station
13.5 miles
Quayside
13.5 miles
Theatre Royal
13.8 miles
Restaurants and markets
Zen
0.1 miles
Court Inn
0.1 miles
Tesco
0.3 miles
Market place
0.3 miles
Closest airports
Newcastle International Airport
19 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • The Townhouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • 15:00 - 23:00
  • Check-out
    • 07:00 - 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
    • There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
    • The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.
    • Free!All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.
    • Free!All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
    • All children are welcome.
  • Important Notice
    • A credit card imprint will be required by the hotel at check-in as security for any extras taken during your stay<br><br>Please note that this is a historic Georgian Grade II listed townhouse with over 4 floors. Unfortunately it has no lift access. A fully accessible disabled room, complete with wet room style bathroom, is available on the ground floor.<br><br>Please note that the restaurant is closed every Sunday evening.<br><br>Only guide dogs and hearing assistance dogs allowed.
  • Pets
    • Pets are not allowed.

What guests loved the most

“Lovely staff. Assistance given to get case up the stairs as theres no lift. Pleasant reception and dining staff.”

, United Kingdom

“The staff were excellent especially Steven and Linda who brought a smile to our faces each morning.”

, United Kingdom

“A real home from home with lovely welcoming staff who were so kind to me and my little boy. A very cosy and high quality individually styled room and a delicious breakfast served with a smile. We will be back. ”

, United Kingdom

“Best hotel in Durham. Amazingly friendly staff, cracking breakfast, beautiful room, great location.”

, United Kingdom

“LINDA saved the day. Very welcoming and sent out for soya milk (no call for it).”

, United Kingdom

“Breakfast is very good and cooked to order not to be missed”

, United Kingdom

“The reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.”

, South Africa

“We had booked the room with the hot tub which was amazing views were incredible would 100% stay again, food from the restaurant was worth every penny best steak we have ever had”

, United Kingdom

“The staff were very helpful and friendly. Stayed twice and had different rooms - they are so quirky. Toiletries smelled so lovely.”

, United Kingdom

“Comfortable hotel with themed rooms and easy access to the city centre.”

, Australia