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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
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Double Room
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

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Croxdale Bridge, Croxdale, Durham, England, DH1 3SP
  • Durham University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Durham Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Durham Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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4 Poster Room

4 Poster Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Shower/bath 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 area

Durham

At Honest Lawyer Hotel you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Durham University and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Durham Botanic Garden. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Baileys Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bailey's Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 3-property class Durham hotel you'll find Beamish Open Air Museum.

What's nearby

  • Durham University - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Durham Castle - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Diggerland - 12 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪White Church - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza4U - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chemistry Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Green Tree - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Durham University
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Honest Lawyer Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Durham hotel.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Honest Lawyer Hotel offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Honest Lawyer Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Honest Lawyer Hotel?

The closest beach to Honest Lawyer Hotel is Shippersea Bay (19 km).

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests can't get enough of the cooked-to-order breakfast here! Offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

No, Honest Lawyer Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Honest Lawyer Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 907 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 907 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 907 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 907 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 907 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable, but my towel had a small brown stain on it. Two of the staff were very unfriendly, when we arrived she just gave us our key without a smile and we had to ask twice before we discovered that the room was a little chalet in the car park. There is a nice view of a peaceful field and trees from the window and generally it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
This hotel needs to invest in new/decent pillows. For many people pillows make or break a good night’s sleep. The ones in our room were totally flat/worn out - we asked for some additional ones but were told none were available as the hotel was fully booked. Seems very strange that a hotel with this many rooms would not carry extra bedding/a few reserves. Just not good enough really. And such a shame as it did cost us a good night’s sleep. Otherwise - bed itself was comfortable enough. Cleanliness just about alright - but really filthy roller blind in room (complete with squished flies) needs to be replaced. Breakfast just about ok but a little lacking in options given the price. Overall advice - if a decent pillow is important to you, bring your own if you can.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very disappointing. No pastries as on menu. Poor quality produce. Staff pleasant, Will certainly not return.Too many "Workie" guests. Terrible noisy neighbours (both sides) To be avoided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Business traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

Keilee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nivi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice rooms, great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LIKED that I could park right outside my ground floor room. Beds were comfortable and room was of a medium size which was fine for a one night stay for just myself. We booked a bigger room on our last stay and would say it was better. However you can't have breakfast after 9am. Perhaps ok for Workers but 9.30 or 10am would be better for holidaymakers. I chose not to have breakfast for this reason. The location was easy to find and on a main road off the A1 and easy to get to the P& R into Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sidney

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place rooms spotless with anazing views Parking excellent outside seating quite delightful staff amazing Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation really good, fabulous food and staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired and basic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nothing too much trouble
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice of accommodation for a stay in and around Durham. My son and I were there to visit the university and it was a short bus journey into the city. Similarly a short bus journey from the train or bus station to the property. Very friendly and helpful staff, especially John, who gave me directions over the phone a few days before we got there. Lovely clean room (in a motel style), beautiful comfortable beds and excellent shower. TV, tea and coffee making facilities. Can park right outside room if you came by car. Lovely bar area, and beautiful breakfast options. The fully cooked breakfast was excellent. All the staff were so lovely and welcoming, particularly John who welcomed us when we arrived. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Used as a Uni drop off, stop over. Perfect for this at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for us because it’s exactly half-way between our home and our daughter’s house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The Honest Lawyer consisted of a central building with bar and restaurant and then 46 motel rooms ranged around a car park. It is on a busy main road although the rear of the rooms looked out over a field backed by a wood. Because it was on a main road it was right on the route of three buses so was great for getting to Durham bus station.The staff were all friendly and obliging and the rooms were clean and serviced well. The main building where the bar and restaurant were had obviously recently had money spent on the decor. Food in the restaurant was middle of the road but tasty and plentiful enough. The rooms in the motel part were adequate enough with two chairs,plenty of sockets and mirrors and a nice warm shower over a bath. They did look a little tired and could do with some updating. Also there were hanging baskets right around the car park in which all the plants were dead. I would stay here again if in the vicinity and would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just love staying at the hotel they cannot do enough for you . Service is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated to attend a family funeral. Room clean but basic. Comfortable bed. Only negative was walls thin between rooms and woke up to foul loud language from male next room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our arrival felt unwelcome when we checked in. Our room smelled a bit damp and was generally quite dirty. Lots of cobwebs, the bathroom was especially dirty with lots of mould around the window and bath. I would not recommend going bare foot either. We had breakfast, which was okay but not good value for money. The location for Durham is good, but that's about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025