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title: "Farnley Tower Guesthouse vs Radisson Blu Hotel Durham"
description: "Pick Radisson Blu Hotel Durham. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Farnley Tower Guesthouse or Radisson Blu Hotel Durham in Durham? Compare guest ratings…"
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# Farnley Tower Guesthouse vs Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Both are in Durham, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · City of Durham
## [Farnley Tower Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/farnley-tower-guesthouse-durham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1407324/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · City of Durham
## [Radisson Blu Hotel Durham](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-durham-durham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2003935/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Radisson Blu Hotel Durham if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Farnley Tower Guesthouse better than Radisson Blu Hotel Durham?

1.  740 m closer to the beach (3.5 km vs 4.2 km) (−740 m)

### Why is Radisson Blu Hotel Durham better than Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

1.  620 m closer to the area centre (−620 m)
2.  580 m closer to public transport (−580 m)
3.  More guest reviews (253 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×32)
4.  138 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+138)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 80 vs 34) (+46)
6.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:30) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Farnley Tower Guesthouse | Radisson Blu Hotel Durham |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Location | 4.7 | 7.8  (+3.1) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 10.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.1 | 9.2  (+3.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 253  (+245) |
| Rank in Durham | top 67% | top 52%  (+15%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 7.8  (+3.1) |
| Distance to City of Durham centre | 1.0 km | 390 m  (−620 m) |
| To public transport | 880 m | 290 m  (−580 m) |
| To the airport | 30 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 142  (+138) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 207 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | – | 25 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

1.1 km apart

## Farnley Tower Guesthouse or Radisson Blu Hotel Durham: common questions

### Which is better, Farnley Tower Guesthouse or Radisson Blu Hotel Durham?

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Farnley Tower Guesthouse or Radisson Blu Hotel Durham?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham is closer: 390 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Farnley Tower Guesthouse.

### How far apart are Farnley Tower Guesthouse and Radisson Blu Hotel Durham?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/farnley-tower-guesthouse-durham-vs-radisson-blu-hotel-durham-durham/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/