I booked this hotel through an offer web site and I can tell you I was not disappointed,from the moment we went in the staff could not have been more helpful,from the two girls at the reception to the barman they could not have been nicer. the hotel is very central which was excellent for me.
The room I got over looked the car park(more of this later)and was roomy,clean and bright,it had the usual teas and coffee and a good shower.
There was plenty of room in the car parek for which you needed a permit,I read on here that there was not much room in it,but I can assure you there is.
Both car parks had room to spare.
The breakfast room was well lit and clean,the breakfast was the usual choices,and there was enough of it without being too filling.

All in all a great nights stay for the money,and I will be back.

Just had a great weekend in Durham, Stayed at the Three Tuns hotel Lovely hotel very clean food spot on staff very friendly. Will certainly stay again. Yes it is dated but that adds to the charm, what else would you expect from a hotel of this age

Located (with carpark) in the town centre it is ideal for an inexpensive one or two nights stay. My room was clean, comfortable, tidy and warm and there was plenty of hot water. Bar was not up to much, having no draft or bottled real ale or customers come to that, but full english breakfast was good. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. Difficult to find by car in the dark as main sign was not illuminated and main entrance was not obvious - in fact once in the town centre I had to ask the way 4 times and was actually literally on the other side of the road from the hotel and did not notice it.

Stayed here for a stop-over whilst travelling further North on Christmas Eve.
As some other reviews say,it does require a bit of 'spruceing-up',but I would hate to see it go all faux suede and 70's' retro' which seems to have come in to vogue.(You know, chandeliers and 'mock flock' wallpaper in purple or lime green!).It made me feel quite nostalgic and reminded me of a traditional hotel from the real 70's.
Staff were pleasant enough, the breakfast was OK and the beds were comfortable, with crisp , clean sheets, and at the price I have no complaints apart from the naff Christmas music in the restaurant at breakfast.
I would stay there again,should the necessity arise.
Do it up but keep the character!