city hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, United Kingdom

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1 Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, United Kingdom city hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Frankland Lane, City of Durham, DHI 5TA, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) , Fax: +44 (0) radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-durham

2 I got off at Durham... and fell in love with it instantly in a serious way. Why, it s wonderful - a perfect little city... If you have never been to Durham, go there at once. Take my car. It s wonderful. Bill Bryson 2003 Welcome to the Radisson Blu Hotel Durham. Conveniently located in the centre of the City the hotel is easily accessible by all forms of transport. Durham rail station is minutes walk from the hotel which has links to all major cities in the UK, just 2.5 hours from London and 2 hours from Edinburgh. Regular links to Scandinavia and Northern Europe are provided by Hartlepool sea port which is 18 miles away from the hotel. For those travelling by car or by coach, the A1(M) is minutes from the hotel providing access from both the North and the South. Both Newcastle International and Durham Tees Valley Airports are within 30 minutes drive of the hotel. The hotel also offers onsite controlled chargeable car parking for up to 130 cars. welcome

3 Accommodation The hotel offers 207 modern contemporary bedrooms. The hotel offers 207 contemporary guest rooms, including the Presidential suite, 7 stylish suites, 29 Business Class rooms and 170 standard rooms. Interconnecting and easy access rooms are also available. Many rooms boast extensive views of the Cathedral and the historical city of Durham with floor to ceiling windows. There are LCD flat screen TV with satellite channels, fridge (standard rooms only), laptop safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and tea and coffee making facilities in every room. 24 hour room service, 3 hour Express Laundry and Express Check Out are also available. Business class rooms offer extra amenities including Breakfast, mini bar, a complimentary in house movie, Nespresso Machine, newspapers, a selection of magazines, upgraded toiletries, and many other benefits. Situated on the top floors of the hotel the stylish suites offer guests unparalleled views over Durham City. These are spacious in size and come with extra luxurious amenities such as upgraded bath products, a separate shower and bath tub. The Presidential Suite includes a King Bedroom along with two separate living areas and a dedicated board room which doubles as a dining room and offers guests the most impressive views of the city and Durham Cathedral. The hotel offers complimentary high speed Wi Fi Internet access throughout for all residential guests. All this coupled with the Radisson Blu Service Concepts including One Touch Service giving access to concierge, room service, wake up calls and housekeeping during your stay at the touch of button and our Yes I Can! service commitment including our 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee.

4 Food & Entertainment Enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine at Filini whilst enjoying stunning views of the historic city. Our contemporary Italian restaurant and bar located on the ground floor of the hotel provides guests an unforgettable dining experience. Set in stylish surroundings complemented by views of the River Wear, the historic city and famous Cathedral, Filini serves straight forward simply cooked Italian food based on carefully chosen ingredients. Filini has a strong wine culture and the wine selection is a highly visible feature of the restaurant. Situated in the very heart of the hotel and bathed in a natural ambience of daylight from the atrium The Bar is open daily from mid morning until late. Serving morning coffee, light bites throughout the day and traditional afternoon tea The Bar is the perfect place to begin or end your day. Along with its relaxing, contemporary design, warm atmosphere and friendly service, The Bar also boasts an extensive selection of wine, beer and cocktails. It is a fabulous place to meet friends, relax and unwind. The Breakfast Buffet served daily in Filini offers a wide selection of hot and cold items from around the world. For those with an early start, the Grab and Run breakfast is ideal offering coffee, tea and pastries for guests on the go.

5 The combination of our modern meeting facilities and our professional assistance will guarantee a successful event. Meeting & Events Situated on the ground floor of the hotel, covering 1100 sqm, the 11 fully adaptable meeting and event rooms offer any delegate the perfect environment for a successful and memorable business meeting. Together with a fully equipped business centre and a dedicated host, all the rooms boast natural daylight via floor to ceiling windows, air conditioning, high speed internet access, hearing induction loops and the latest high tech equipment. The Auger Suite has the ability to host state of the art meetings for up to 450 people, or dinner for 300. Along with the Seam Suite and pre-event space complete with its own bar this high ceiled light airy space is also ideal for exhibitions, road shows or product launches. Overlooking the River Wear, offering delegates views of the stunning cathedral and historic city are another 8 additional easily adapted meeting rooms. Complete with a break out lounge area for coffee or lunch breaks, video conferencing facilities and built in AV equipment the meeting rooms vary in size and offer a flexible adaptable space. These rooms can cater for small intimate meetings for two through to meetings for up to 70 people.

6 Fitness & Relaxation Indulge and Relax Spoil yourself. Pace health club is located on the ground floor of the hotel. Residential guests can enjoy full complimentary access to all of our fitness and leisure facilities. Enjoy a workout in our state of the art gym, unwind at the end of the day with a swim in our 15m deck level heated swimming pool and relax in our whirlpool and aromatic sauna or steam room. Visit Lime House Spa, a day spa, beauty and aesthetics clinic. Whether it be for a day, an hour or just a quick maintenance treatment they aim to make each visit a wonderful experience. Their team of beauty and skin specialists are professionally trained to advise guests of skin and wellbeing.

7 City Facts Durham City, voted best UK City by Conde Nast Traveller 2007 and home to what Bill Bryson calls the best cathedral on planet earth is located in the heart of the North East of England. Durham City in the Land of the Prince Bishops is one of the finest culture, heritage and tourism cities in the UK. Founded in 1093 Durham Cathedral dominates the hill tops of the city, and together with Durham Castle is today recognised as a world heritage site. Surrounded on three sides of the River Wear the city was the ancient seat of the Prince Bishops who effectively ruled the county as an independent state from the rest of England for 800 years. Also known for being the home of the third oldest university in England, Durham now attracts over 0.5 million visitor annually and has recently emerged as a growing industrial and economic centre, attracting many new businesses. It is a magnet for all visitors to the region. Embracing the modern whilst still retaining its medieval charm, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Take a river boat cruise, catch a show at the Gala Theatre, or visit delightful cafes, galleries, markets, and character filled shops. Here you ll discover authentic experiences and genuine hospitality unique to County Durham.

8 Easy booking From the Airport The hotel is approximately 25 miles from Newcastle International Airport and 28 miles from Durham Tees Valley Airport. From the station The hotel is approximately a 8 minute walk from Durham Rail Station. By Car From the A1(M) North & South, leave the motorway at Junction 62, take the A690 signposted for Durham. At the roundabout take the 2 nd exit and continue towards Durham City Centre. At the next roundabout take the 2 nd exit over Milburngate Bridge. Take the 1 st exit at the roundabout following signs for Radisson. Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, UK, Switzerland Australia Greece Hong Kong Hungary Norway Poland Russia United Arab Emirates United States DIRECTIONS FRAMWELLGATE SIDEGATE RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERSIDE FRANKLAND LANE FREEMAN'S PLACE WEAR RIVER PROVIDENCE ROW ORCHARD WANLASS TERRACE DRIVE WEARSIDE DRIVE HILLCREST FERENS CLOSE ENGLISH 03/12 Belgium Canada China (Netcom) China (Telecom) Denmark Egypt (Cairo) (ask for ) Egypt (outside Cairo) (ask for ) Fiji Finland India Indonesia Ireland Japan Kuwait Lebanon (01) (ask for ) Malaysia Malta (ask for ) New Zealand Saudi Arabia (ask for ) Singapore South Africa South Korea Sweden Taiwan Thailand The Netherlands Turkey GDS Chain Code: CW (Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre, Wordspan) To telephone from countries not listed (non toll-free): Join Club Carlson Earn Gold Points every time you stay at a Radisson Blu hotel. Sign up now and start earning points for Award Nights, air miles, upgrades and much more. For more information please visit clubcarlson.com