With a stay at The Highfield Hotel in Houghton le Spring, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Durham Cathedral. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Durham Castle and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from University of Sunderland. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy Thai cuisine at Star of Siam, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee. Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.