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Honest Lawyer Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests find a welcoming retreat at this hotel with delightful breakfast and helpful staff. Relax on the terrace or read newspapers in the lobby.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Durham is home to Honest Lawyer Hotel. Whitworth Hall Country Park and Windlestone Hall Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Freemans Quay Leisure Centre. Maze and Spennymoor Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Durham travel guide
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Croxdale Bridge, Croxdale, Durham, England, DH1 3SP

What's nearby

  • Durham University
    Durham University
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602
    Durham Cathedral
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Durham Castle
    Durham Castle
    8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Oriental Museum
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Durham Botanic Garden
    5 min drive - 2.7 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
  • White Church
    4 min drive
  • The Duke of Wellington
    2 min drive
  • The Durham Brewery
    10 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 luggage storage
  • Newspapers in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,all coffee, tea etc, cleaning staff lovely, asked if i needed anything during my stay. Had a meal in the main hotel, meal was great, staff great. 24 hr reception
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service
Early check in was great. Room is quite dated and needs some maintenance but the bed was very comfy. We would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely welcome, quick and simple check-in. Plenty of free parking outside each room. Clean room, excellent powerful shower, comfy bed with fresh linen. Quick service in the restaurant, full & varird menu and attentive staff. Comprehensive breakfast with tasty, well-cooked food. Well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy, no frills but still nice. Very lovely staff, and the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean overall, outside needs a refresh as paintwork is tired and some woodwork needs repair. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, good selection. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Staff friendly. Room clean. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always use this hotel and am never disappointed. The staff are great at meeting my requests, the rooms are very comfortable and clean, an the bar and restaurant serve very good food. Free parking and wifi are provided. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ERic

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were faultless
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for access to the centre of York. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Bed was large. Good breakfast. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to add an extra night last minute and the staff were so helpful to keep us in the same room. We also went into the restaurant to play darts and the staff had great service as the board was away and they were very quick to move things around and change things so we were able to play!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an unfortunate boiler breakdown during my stay but the staff responded professionally and very helpfully. As usual, room and bathroom were brilliantly clean and the restaurant served its usual excellent food, including an impressive choice at breakfast. I will be using this hotel as is usual for my future visits to Durham.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, good breakfast and a warm welcome. Very convenient location for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room as always at this hotel which I use at least once a month. Staff are also always helpful and try their best to meet my requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms and first class customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good staff, large flat screen tv, good breakfast, good value
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't have a pet so cant comment. Room was comfortable and had a good night sleep. Didn't have breakfast but bought a Late which did the trick. Breakfast was only £12 apparently - a bargain. Hotel location was great, lovely field with Deer in at back. Couldn't hear traffic from Road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ailia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was suited to limited mobility, as you can park adjacent (motel style) and minimal steps, but shower is over bath, so not for all. Room was clean with basic amenities, comfortable beds, great views over fields with deer and pheasants. Breakfast was traditional and OK, but we brunched in town the following morning. Bar meals are classic pub grub, tasty and good value. Local buses stop frequently, just outside, which was great for getting in to Durham, about 10 mins to the bus station/shops/cathedral/old colleges. Would recommend for a budget stopover and will use again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and great for an overnight stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff, nice room, plenty of tea & coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean hotel /motel food not great and took ages despite not many in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice lady on reception. Paid for breakfast which was not as ordered. We gave exact instruction as items to be very well cooked, this was not the case and did not have time to return it! The water in the shower was freezing. Plus the extractor very noisy. Parking was great and bus service very close. Enjoyed drinks in the bar, such a pity the other major things were not up to scrach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, tidy, comfortable and nice a warm. All the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality food and good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025