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OYO The Townhouse

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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34 Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3HN
  • Durham Indoor Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Edwardian Express

Edwardian Express

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Hideaway

The Hideaway

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Room - Hot Tub

Garden Room - Hot Tub

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Le Jardin - Hot Tub

Le Jardin - Hot Tub

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cruise

Cruise

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Azzurri

Azzurri

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Midas

Midas

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Eden Lodge - Hot Tub

Eden Lodge - Hot Tub

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bijoux Loft

Bijoux Loft

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

OYO The Townhouse

Inn with free breakfast, near Durham University
This smoke-free inn features a bar/lounge, self parking, and a library. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include wedding services and a garden.
OYO The Townhouse offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at OYO The Townhouse. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Durham Indoor Market. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 15 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at OYO The Townhouse. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Durham inn is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Townhouse Inn Durham
Townhouse Inn
Townhouse Durham
Townhouse
The Townhouse
OYO The Townhouse Inn
OYO The Townhouse Durham
OYO The Townhouse Inn Durham

OYO The Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 177 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay for our wedding Anniversary would definately recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small lapse in room preparation.
Unfortunately whoever had prepared the room had left behind the dirty pillow cases from the previous guest on the floor. Apart from that we had a perfectly fine stay but than again we only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room at The Town House months ago for a surprise for my Husband on our 10th wedding anniversary. The room was pricey at £176 but I had seen some fabulous photos on facebook and I thought it would be worth the price. A couple of weeks ago I contacted the lady at the reception desk and asked if I could upgrade because I had seen better rooms with breakfast added at cheaper prices on their facebook page. The receptionist was very helpful but pointed out that as I had booked through hotels . Com there was nothing I could do but kindly said that if any of the luxury rooms were still available on the 24th August they would upgrade and make it special for our anniversary. We also booked Sunday lunch at the town house. We arrived at the hotel yesterday and was shown our hotel room. It was very disappointing. The room was small and quite frankly grotty . The ceiling was water damaged with plaster and paint missing and it was all very worn . When we went downstairs the guy on the desk asked if everything was ok with the room . I said I was very disappointed as the room was far below the standard we were expecting and nothing had been arranged to make our room special for our anniversary as promised. The guy at the reception apologised and told us that the hotel has changed hands . He also told us there wasn’t a chef now so there were no Sunday lunches. This was the first time we had been informed about this. Later on our shower leaked into the room below.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel right near the centre of Durham. Staff are great, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Si

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday Break
Outstanding room, with everything you need to relax, short walk to city centre this hotel & room give you everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were amazed by our stay at OYO townhouse. We stayed in Le Jardin room and know Durham well. It surpassed all expectations with a truly gorgeous room with a beautiful that was also very private. The hot tub was super and lit up lovely in the evening/night. The service was exceptional and we were well looked after by a range of people. The hotel bar was really lovely too and we enjoyed this before and after meals. We were lucky enough to get engaged on our stay here and it made the whole trip even more memorable. Nothing to fault from the whole experience!

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room love the unquie less of what the room..great location and friendly helpful reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed!
Myself and husband thought we would book in for our 12th anniversary when we arrived we didn’t get a warm welcome it was dull and miserable we got showed to our room when we arrived inside the room it was cold the room was dark and dull only one window was to be open if needed as the other one had a sticker on it saying it need’s replacing then to find loads off small hairs in side the bath tub as we was just about to take a shower it was disgusting definitely hasn’t been cleaned properly when checking out in the morning there was no one on the desk we waited for 15 minutes! We left the room key on the counter as we had to dash of I wouldn’t be in a rush to return to this hotel definitely not worth the money it’s such a shame this hotel has gone right down the hill it used to be beautiful and clean since new owner have taken it over it’s definitely not the same we didn’t enjoy our stay we was very disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous night away.
We had a lovely stay at the townhouse, wand stayed in the garden lodge and it was lovely, very clean and trendy. Wendy at reception couldn’t do enough for us, she was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Reading

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From my very first contact with the Town House I was impressed by the friendliness of the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. The room itself was beautifully furnished -if a little dark and I would have welcomed a reading light as the 'interior design lamps' gave little light Would certainly go again the next time I visit Durham
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central, lovely room with patio door onto a small terrace and nice views. The only negative was the overwhelming scent of air- freshener. We only stayed one night and didn’t have breakfast (not included) so can’t comment on food or service. Would have been good to have a coffee maker as indicated in the information.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel with great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and the staff were very helpful and friendly making our stay more enjoyable. Especially Wendy who went out of her way to look after us :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room
Wow, what a nice hotel. Room was great, and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023