Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear Each room at Durham Marriott Hotel features a flat-screen TV and complimentary access to the leisure centre Some rooms offer views of the River Wear and upgraded bathroom facilities No 59 Old Elvet restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast and dinner from a traditional menu offering a selection of starters, mains, grills, sauces and sides plus desserts - all priced individually Bar 1815, along with the refurbished Champagne Terrace serves an extensive selection of breakfast items, sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts along with traditional and bespoke afternoon teas, classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, spirits and soft drinks There is a Starbucks store situated on the ground floor, which serves a wide variety of teas, coffees, sandwiches and pastries throughout the day The hotels leisure centre boasts an indoor swimming pool, a gym, spa bath, sauna and a steam room The hotel is 13 miles from Sunderland and less than 20 miles from the centre of Newcastle High Force Waterfall is 36 miles away and Durham Adventure Valley can be reached in 15 minutes by car
