City Hotel Derry

Property class: 4
Riverfront hotel with indoor pool, near Derry City Walls

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City Hotel Derry offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Derry City Walls. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Thompsons, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a steam room. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$88 nightly
The total price is $106
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, a tray with towels and fruit, and a view of the city through the window.

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 187 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

Executive Junior Suite Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Double & Single)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Family Room (Double & Single)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a headboard with a picture, bedside lamps, and a nightstand.

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 181 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

Standard Double Room, Accessible Bathtub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 181 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 181 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Queens Quay, Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT487AS

What's nearby

  • Guildhall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Millennium Forum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Peace Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Derry City Walls - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 26 min drive
  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 27 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN) - 109 min drive
  • Londonderry Station - 15 min walk
  • Bellarena Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blackbird - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Guildhall Taphouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pyke 'N' Pommes Strand Road - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browns In Town - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Hotel Derry

  • City Hotel Derry offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Derry City Walls. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Thompsons, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a steam room. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 158 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (GBP 14.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 5 ft (GBP 14.00 per day); discounts available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3842 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 74
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 20
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Thompsons - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Coppins Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs GBP 14.00 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 14.00 per day (5 ft away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Also known as

City Hotel

City Hotel Derry

Derry City Hotel

Hotel Derry City

City Hotel Derry Londonderry

The City Hotel Derry

City Derry Londonderry

City Hotel Derry Hotel

City Hotel Derry Londonderry

City Hotel Derry Hotel Londonderry

Frequently asked questions

Does City Hotel Derry offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, City Hotel Derry does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at City Hotel Derry?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at City Hotel Derry?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at City Hotel Derry?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 14.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at City Hotel Derry?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at City Hotel Derry?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Amusements (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at City Hotel Derry and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and skydiving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near City Hotel Derry?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Thompsons.

What's the area around City Hotel Derry like?

City Hotel Derry is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 11-minute walk from Derry City Walls and 3 minutes' walk from Guildhall.

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Reviews

City Hotel Derry Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent, plentiful, and delicious with a good selection. (33 reviews)
  • Food in the hotel was excellent with many options and great service. (15 reviews)
  • The gym was a good size with excellent amenities. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast staff very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast , clean rooms and fantastic location close to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

clean room decent breakfast
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8/10 Very good

A good stay at the City Hotel Derry. Nice breakfasts on each morning and a decent room which was clean and comfy !
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and comfortable, but a bit dated. The breakfast selection was brilliant and really tasty. The staff were very helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. Just note the jacuzzi is closed now.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy, walkable to city centre, good pubs in area
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, lovely staff. Very accommodating for young children too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Nice location Clean and good ambience
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8/10 Very good

Hotel having major renovation work completed. Bedroom clean and staff very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location to see the city. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

A great stay overall, staff very friendly and helpful, ease when checking in and out with lots of helpful suggestions on things to see and do whilst visiting.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good selection for breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes good central hotel would tell anyone to book it as it has a pool in it so nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location staff lovely rooms need a little TLC
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8/10 Very good

Room was good size and very clean. Staff very helpful. Breakfast was excellent for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast and replenished right until the end of service. There is refurbishment work going on but minimal disruption. Will definitely be back
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8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and room was spacious and we had a great view.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is great. The pool was warm and enjoyable. Slept well because the room had blackouts and comfortable temperature. Shower had great water pressure even on the 5th floor. We would stay there again.
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6/10 Good

Hotels is in a lovely location The bath room was not as nice as I stayed in other roomx over the years,and the were very modern ,but in my room this time it was very outdated and bath panel needed replaced and toilet wasn't flushing properly
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff at front desk!
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, clean and warm rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was huge for the 3 of us. Staff very friends and helpful. Definitely would stay again at the city hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Got one of the newly decorated rooms and it was lovely! The staff were very friendly and we had a great stay. Really pleased with the price and the location couldn't have been handier.
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4/10 Fair

This place is pretty run down. However, it’s in a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay, good hotel with great facilities and perfect location