3 Best Hotels in Durham, UK

Just spent 3 days here on a business trip and had a Classic Courtyard room. The room was spacious and comfortable and decorated in line with the character of the castle. The water was hot and the fittings were suitable. Beautiful grounds and a lovely location. The food in the Knights restaurant was excellent and good value for money. Breakfast was also excellent and a good start to the day. I will visit here again with family and spend more time exploring the castle. The service from all staff was excellent, and the castle cat even came to say goodbye at checkout.

Lumley Castle Hotel is stunning. It is set in beautiful well kept grounds. The castle is over 600 years old and was a wonderful find. The room was a good size and the bed was so comfortable. The room was very warm, but there is a fan provided, which we had on through the night. Breakfast choice was very good. Lots of cereal, fruit, continental items to choice from, plus a hot menu, cooked to order and toast, as well as fruit juice and hot drinks. A wonderful find.

We had an overnight stay with breakfast. The room was spacious with a comfy bed. The breakfast was tasty. The buffet style continental breakfast was outstanding. They had thought of everything. Then a good choice of hot food. We had a lovely walk around the grounds Would definitely stay again. Highly recommend.

Returning to Ramside Hall Hotel after more than 20 years was a nostalgic experience. As a child, I visited monthly for Sunday lunch, but this time I stayed overnight. The hotel has aged gracefully, blending its historic charm with modern amenities. My room was spacious and elegantly decorated, offering a perfect balance of comfort and luxury. The staff were exceptionally friendly, providing impeccable service throughout my stay. Dining at the hotel brought back memories, yet the menu now boasts an impressive variety of dishes, all expertly prepared. The lush grounds and serene surroundings made for a relaxing retreat. Ramside Hall remains a gem, and I look forward to my next visit.

Lovely place, would recommend. Main building and rooms are looking tired, carvery and breakfast tasted good, but lack of staff resulted in waiting for ingredients refilling regularly, which meant differing temps of food on plate. All that is minor compared to overall stay, I will be going back.

I had a brilliant stay in the hotel. The room is spacious, the swimming pool and sauna are fantastic! Really relaxed and recharged. I left my personal belongings when I checked out, the staff were so helpful that posted them back to my uk address. Worth the money, highly recommend.