Name: Days Inn Durham
Address: Roadchef Motorway Service Area A1m Motorway Durham, Durham
Telephone: (888) 406-7656
Rating: 4.25

Easy Access & Comfortable Convenience off the A1(M)

Days Inn Durham

Why Concert-goers love it

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends looking for affordable and easy access to gigs by car

Solo travellers chasing their bucket-list band

Couples planning a low-key concert weekend

Fans wanting a quieter post-concert recovery space away from the city

Budget-conscious music fans who prefer to save on accommodation

Food and Drink Options

Costa Coffee on-site for your morning-after caffeine fix

Restaurant within the service area for quick bites

Plenty of 24/7 snack options from the service station shops

Breakfast options available nearby — ideal after a late night

Nightlife Options

While there’s no on-site bar or live music, a 15-minute drive takes you into Durham city centre for pubs, clubs, and live venues

Perfect base if you’re heading to a concert in town but prefer to crash somewhere quiet after

What People Say

“Clean, quiet, and easy to get to” is a common theme across reviews

Guests love the free parking and friendly staff

Many say it’s excellent value for the price, especially for short stays

Areas for Improvement

No on-site bar — so it’s not for those looking to keep the party going after the show

Basic amenities — ideal for sleeping, not lingering

Being part of a service area means limited atmosphere, but it’s functional and clean

The Bottom Line

Days Inn Durham

Days Inn Durham Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Excellent (4.3 out of 5)

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Nice and simple

Liked: Comfortable and clean. Convenient access.
Disliked: Not a buffet breakfast

A good place to stay...

Liked: We didn’t have breakfast but it looked good and the lady on duty was lovely.

Good experience, would stay again

Liked: The ease of parking and the friendliness of staff. The bed was comfortable and the room spacious.
Disliked: The only issue I had was the bathroom, rather a lot of long black hair in the bathroom.

Exceptional

Liked: Budget, clean, friendly
Disliked: Nothing

Superb

Liked: The room and ensuite were excellent.
Disliked: The direction with the road signs when off the main road and taking the right turn leading to Super 8.

Very good

Good value for money but...

Liked: Rooms were big , and the receptionist was lovely. Very friendly and accommodating
Disliked: Poor options for food and expensive

Exceeded our expectations

Liked: Room 20 is a very comfortable apartment style room with two twin rooms and a pull out sofa bed. Amazing.
Disliked: No lift for those not able to get up stairs.