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Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

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Indigo coming to Chester

Indigo coming to Chester

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Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

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Dalata plan new London Hotel

Dalata plan new London Hotel

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New Hotel opens in Glasgow

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  • Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

    Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

  • Indigo coming to Chester

    Indigo coming to Chester

  • Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

    Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

  • Dalata plan new London Hotel

    Dalata plan new London Hotel

  • New Hotel opens in Glasgow

    New Hotel opens in Glasgow


Hotel Indigo Durham is a new a new boutique hotel opening in Durham City spring 2018. The hotel is taking bookings from 30thMarch 2018. 

Hotel Indigo Durham will be occupying the former Durham University ‘Old Shire Hall’.

Built in 1896, Old Shire Hall is regarded as a fine example of late Victorian architecture.

Period features in the building such as tiled marble staircases, wood panelling and stained glass windows have all been retained.

Many of the 83 contemporary boutique bedrooms at Hotel Indigo Durham will overlook the city’s castle and cathedral.

Hotel Indigo Durham will include a cocktail bar and a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill.

The Council Room will be the sole meeting and events space and will accommodate up to 80 delegates theatre style. 

The Council Room has plenty of natural daylight and is equipped with the latest a-v facilities including free high-speed internet access.

Guests at Hotel Indigo Durham will also have access to the hotel fitness suite with cardio and weight lifting equipment.

Hotel Indigo Durham is located in Old Elvet on the edge of the city centre and around a ten-minute walk from Durham station.

Details:  https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/gb/en/durham/mmedh/hoteldetail