Spent three days visiting Durham and the surrounding area and used this hotel as a base. We had stayed before just for the one night. The rooms are clean and spacious, likewise the bathroom - lovely fluffy towels. We used the Thai restaurant on the night of arrival, food was delicious and the service good - the staff remembered the drinks we’d ordered in the bar. We didn’t pre-book breakfast but it was easily enough to arrange with reception. The staff who cover breakfast couldn’t be more obliging and always stopped for a chat. There’s plenty of parking and the bus to Durham leaves from just outside the hotel - it’s frequent and runs late. There’s also the option to head to Sunderland if Durham doesn’t take your fancy. Would definitely use the place again