Durham, United KingdomCity Centre
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
Victorian civic hall
City Centre Durham, United Kingdom
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGVictorian civic hall
This former county headquarters preserves its red-brick civic grandeur, turning council chambers and tiled stairwells into everyday social spaces.
What it’s good at
Listed
Victorian civic architecture meets university purple accents and preserved council room layouts.
Listed
Textiles and tapestries take direct inspiration from Durham University and cathedral heritage.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the rooms and suites are unmistakably modern in their design sense, but are full of historical references, whether in the décor, the artwork, the textiles, or even the architecture — some of them preserve the quirks of the hall’s original floor plan.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Elvet Bridge sits a short walk away, leading across to Durham Cathedral and the Norman castle.
The rooms
Durham University purple and woven tapestries accent the rooms, which follow the quirky layouts of the former council offices.
At the table
The steakhouse sits in the circular debating chamber, and the Rotunda Bar mixes drinks beneath a tiered chandelier.
How it began
Long before welcoming guests, the hall hosted county council debates and later held the office of Durham University's vice-chancellor.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.