accommodation
2027 INFORMS Applied Probability Society Conference
Accommodation
Where to stay in Durham during the conference, and how to book.
Contents
How booking works
You can book a room at Hatfield College when you register for the conference. Choose the accommodation option during registration, and your room is paid for together with your registration fee. Rooms at other colleges and at hotels are booked directly with them.
Durham is a small city and July is a busy month. The number of rooms within walking distance of the Waterside Building is limited, and they are taken quickly. Delegates are strongly encouraged to book as early as possible, and certainly before the early registration deadline of 30 April 2027 rather than after it.
Book early. Rooms in central Durham sell out well in advance for summer dates. If you are waiting on an abstract decision before committing, choose a booking with free cancellation rather than waiting to book.
Hatfield College and other colleges
Hatfield College
Rooms are held for APS 2027 delegates at Hatfield College, one of the university’s historic colleges on the Durham peninsula, at a conference rate.
Book your room when you register for the conference, and pay for it together with your registration fee.
During the summer vacation Durham University’s other colleges also open their rooms to visitors. Several occupy historic buildings on and around the peninsula, including some overlooking the cathedral, and rates are generally lower than city hotels. Rooms at these colleges are booked through Event Durham, the university’s events and accommodation service.
What to expect
- Single and twin rooms, some en suite and some with shared bathroom facilities
- Breakfast normally included
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Wi-fi throughout
Points to note
- Rooms are student study bedrooms and are simpler than hotel rooms
- Some historic buildings have stairs and no lift
- Colleges vary considerably in their distance from the venue
- Availability is limited to the vacation period
Hotels in Durham
Durham has a modest number of hotels and most are within walking distance of the Waterside Building. Booking is direct with each hotel; the conference has no block allocation with any of them.
| Hotel | Area | Walk to venue |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn Durham City CentreFreeman’s Place, Walkergate | Walkergate, beside the venue | 2 minutes |
| Radisson Blu Hotel, DurhamFrankland Lane | Riverside, north of the venue | 5 minutes |
| The Kingslodge InnWaddington Street, Flass Vale | Near the railway station | 12 minutes |
| Delta Hotels Durham Royal County59 Old Elvet | Old Elvet, across Elvet Bridge | 13 minutes |
| Hotel Indigo Durham9 Old Elvet | Old Elvet, in the former county hall | 15 minutes |
| Farnley TowerThe Avenue | West of the centre, uphill | 20 minutes |
| Travelodge Durham9 Station Lane, Gilesgate | Gilesgate, east of the centre | 20 minutes |
Walking times are approximate and assume the riverside route where possible. Delegates staying in Old Elvet or west of the centre should allow extra time, as those routes involve bridges and gradients.
Further options are available in Newcastle, Darlington and Chester-le-Street, all a short train journey away, if central rooms are unavailable.
Accessible rooms
Accessible rooms are available in some colleges and hotels, but numbers are limited and the historic parts of the city involve steep gradients and cobbles. Delegates with access requirements should book early and contact [email protected], and the committee will advise on suitable options and routes to the venue.