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
Double Room
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Green Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fox Cub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Durham Brewery - ‬10 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.

Languages

English

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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 Blast Beach (19.4 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.

Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 844 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Honest Lawyer, we won’t be returning.

Check in was ok. (Already paid) I told reception that my son’s family(2+child) were coming for Sunday breakfast. He asked me to pay for it so I did. The room allocated was clean and tidy. There was an odd smell, like drains, but we thought it would be gone soon. Our main issues were with one particular member of the staff in the bar/restaura Dinner: We waited for our family in the bar/restaurant and ordered a bottle of wine. I asked the lady behind the bar if I could set up an account for the meal + drinks. A curt response: “No. We don’t do that.” So I paid for the wine. The family arrived, we all wanted main courses, +a child’s meal. There was a good selection of dishes, but rather than hand cooked chips, 3 of us wanted fries. So I went to the bar to order. The response, rolling of eyes and huffing, when I asked for fries instead of chips. I paid for the food and sat dow When the food arrived, only 1 of the 3 requested servings of fries materialised. The others came with thick chips. No explanation. I was unhappy but let it pass to keep the peace. The steak was nicely cooked. Breakfast on Sunday, with the same family members. Woman serving said loudly there was no record of me booking or paying, then went to reception and shouted ”SHE SAYS she has paid at reception” -was very embarrassing. Nobody explained options for cold/cooked breakfast. But when breakfast arrived, it was good. The smell in our bathroom got worse and I reported it to a pleasant man at checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

Great value for money

Very good value for money, next to a bus stop to visit Durham. We were allowed to leave the car in their car park after we checked out and collected it at 5pm Very helpful reception staff Food in hotel ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very basic. Small bed, but clean bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Friendly staff, superb quality breakfast (smoked salmon with hollandaise on muffin, and a cooked breakfast for my husband). Exterior was very American motel and the place would benefit from an upgrade. However, we thought it was reasonably good value, we could park outside our room, the central area was warm and inviting in feel, bed was very comfy and the room was warm. It was quiet, tea/coffee etc in room was plentiful. Our dog was welcome, and there was a woodland walk adjacent for her to enjoy. We would stay again. Not the Ritz, and complete refurb would not be wasted on this place, but given the economics of that, the price we paid, and that of the competition, we were happy staying here. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. Dining room staff excellent. Food excellent, staff, polite and efficient. Overhaul well pleased. Mrs S M Rae
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Value

Pleasant hotel, very motel like which i thought was good, straight to your room after being out instead of the usual trailing through reception and up flights of stairs, great parking too, right outside your door. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much better room and view out of the back than I was expecting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

k

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

Good location

Very comfortable room. Quite large in size. Could easily park my car in front of room, which was convenient. Walk to restaurant for a good meal. Staff were great. Good location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet. Bus stop outside. Plenty of parking immediately outside rooms. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and the staff were friendly. I hadn't realised it was motel style but with a dog having your car outside the door was pretty helpful! Breakfast was good and the dog got a sausage too 😄
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Brilliant

Great hotel and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024