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Honest Lawyer Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Durham University

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
The Honest Lawyer Hotel sits in a charming location where guests find a garden and playground on the grounds. Travelers can enjoy international dishes at Baileys Restaurant, take advantage of dry cleaning and laundry services, and connect using the complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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4 Poster Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Poster Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Croxdale Bridge, Croxdale, Durham, England, DH1 3SP

What's nearby

  • Durham University - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Durham Castle - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Diggerland - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪China China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Interlude - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotel near Durham University
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Honest Lawyer Hotel. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Baileys Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Honest Lawyer Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 11.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bailey's Bar
  • Baileys Restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 11.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Honest Lawyer Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Honest Lawyer Hotel located?

Situated in Durham, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Durham University, Durham Botanic Garden, and Oriental Museum. Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology and Whitworth Hall Country Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 946 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 946 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 946 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 946 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 946 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting, close to public transport stops, comfortable and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More than happy with our stay, will use them again, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice helpful staff, very good food & great that you can park just outside your room, very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times and the property and staff are excellent. In room facilities are what you need and no frills, food including breakfast in the restaurant is fresh and tasty and the free extensive car park is really useful. I thoroughly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nikita

Breakfast was not included. Buses bit hit and miss to town centre. Place and rooms lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the hotel itself is unique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srikumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The surrounding is very quiet and beautiful. Just 8-10 minutes from the Durham town centtre by a cab. Breakfast is good! it’s an old property, but very well maintained. What stands out is the service. Every staff you meet are friendly. The hotel really seem to love their guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money, friendly and helpful staff. Good location for visiting Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Staff & service
The bar was great and the staff lovely. The cooked breakfast was nice but the continental breakfast lacking. The room had mould round the bath and the toilet was grim.but it was a convenient hotel and not expensive so you take your chance I guess. We would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a a good stay with comfortable rooms, helpful staff, and nice food, including excellent breakfast. I would like the bar, restaurant menu to vary though as it has been the same for the many times I have stayed in the last few months.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

It worked as required
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Considering the price paid, this is a very good hotel. Stayed for 2 nights for work. Food in the restaurant is reasonably priced and portions are large. The WiFi is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Have stayed at the Honest Lawyer before 7 years ago. As then it is great value and convenient location just outside Durham
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MELVYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not observed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Okay clean and right on the main route to Durham
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff good food nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, comfortable and quiet. Not worth having the breakfast, it took over an hour for the food to arrive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was terrible hitel dirty and smelly room not fit for purpose
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and great for price

Booked late, but room was ready and despite it being in the middle of meal service check in was quick, efficient and friendly. I'd already eaten but the food looked very good too. Room was small and comfortable. Good nights sleep and bathroom was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Short break

Hotel room was ok restaurant very poor. They are looking for a chef so this may not be relevant to future bookings
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed a few times recently while working in the area. Accommodation is fairly basic, but comfortable beds, clean, warm and a great little restaurant onsite with nice food. Ideal for a few days stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at this hotel. Staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tahir

Good location. Terrible WiFi unusable. Breakfast average. Room comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, nice pub
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not a hotel as described was a motel. Bed was small and uncomfortable. Too small for 2 adults and extremely soft. Tea and coffee making facilities with 1 biscuit to share in room. Room very basic. Smelly cigarette pot outside front door. Breakfast had Luke warm coffee. 8.30am most food had ran out and told was not being replenished!! Definitely not worth £12.50 and continental breakfast dire with an extremely poor selection. Toast, plain yoghurt and a bit of fruit and cereal. Definitely not worth £105 stay in the room. Will not be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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