Built in 2008, this stylish first-class hotel is practical and the perfect choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Offering 207 contemporary guest rooms including Family Suites, Business Class and Presidential Suite, the air-conditioned establishment welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom and lift access. The new Filini Restaurant and Bar and the café offer guests dining options, while the conference facilities and WLAN Internet access may be of use to business guests. Room and laundry services are available, and those arriving by car may make use of the car park for an additional fee.

This family-friendly conference hotel is located on the banks of the River Wear, a few minutes walk from the centre of Durham and easily accessible by road or rail. The nearest airports are Durham Tees Valley Airport and Newcastle Airport, some 46 and 41 km away respectively, while Leeds Bradford International Airport is around 129 km away and Blackpool International Airport about 198 km.

A buffet breakfast is served each morning. The best of Italian cuisine is served at lunch and dinner.