Name: Days Inn Durham
Address: Roadchef Motorway Service Area A1m Motorway Durham, Durham
Telephone: 0800 031 8416
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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Very good

Exceptional

Very good

Liked: Clean and local to family
Disliked: Charged £10 so my dog could sleep on the floor

Excellent stay

Liked: I liked it had whata needed for a place to sleep the night had great black out curtains was so cosy but also had air conditioning if you were to hot had tea and coffee great toilet and shower with nice bug fluffy towels and even had hankies as I had cold bed were so comfy was great place to stay for sure
Disliked: We had 4 beds instead of 5 and ran it off shower gel for morning shower but cant fault these silly wee things

Very good

Liked: Good spacious room, good shower.. Helpful receptionist. Conveniently situated to visit family.
Disliked: Everything was satisfactory and good value for money.

Great as always

Liked: Modern & clean
Disliked: Nothing

Great as always

Liked: Everything , staff lovely
Disliked: Nothing

Exceptional

Liked: It was basically but all the elements were perfect and the staff were friendly and professional
Disliked: Nothing, so long as you know it's fairly basic