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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
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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 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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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 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 Single Beds

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4 Poster Room

4 Poster Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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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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 Single Bed and 1 Single 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. .With a stay at this 3-property class Durham hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Oriental Museum and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology.

What's nearby

  • Durham University - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Durham Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Durham Castle - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Church - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Interlude - ‬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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 967 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 967 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 967 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 967 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 967 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

6/10 Okay

Lee

Business traveller
Room generally nice. Toilet seat area was less than clean and seat also needs replacing. Constant humming fan by the door in the room is a bit annoying at night. One irritating thing: If you ask for a breakfast in a take-away container, they'll ask what you specifically want, then smile and nod, but once you open it later, you'll find you got far less than what you asked for. This has happened to me twice now, which means I now get breakfast elsewhere. : (
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room clean however very dated, bathroom sealant mouldy and dirty. Window insecure and batroom widow frames rotten. Lovely bar, great food, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable and clean but slightly dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recepnist friendly.and very help full . Room fine for price but the bathroom fans very lound. For £60 is a ok stay. Food . Pizza were horrible and the mix fish.platter was terrible.would.stay again because of room price would noy eat at pub. Drinks prices not a total rip off. Didnt have breakfast tea put us off!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

It worked as required
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms/bathrooms need upgrading !! Rooms not cleaned or dusted…!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misleading advertising

Offhand when booking in. First room smelled with tiny double bed . Courtyard rooms like sheds. Better rooms not dog friendly. Given a twin room with no guarantee we could stay the next night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Convenient for Durham

Nice hotel, convenient for bus into Durham and an excellent price. Very nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stewart

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

Recent short stay.

Accommodation good value for money. Clean and comfortable beds. Breakfast at an additional cost of £12.50 pppn not so good Continental breakfast very disappointing. Options consisted of....cereals, bread, small selection of fruit. No yogurts, pastries, meats , cheeses , crumpets, pancakes etc. Hot water for Tea and Coffee was supplied in a thermos type jug which obviously only stays hot for so long and unfortunately was never hot enough when we used them. Hot options where ok but some items missing when served and cold when finally served. Due to no fault of his own Server/manager was under severe pressure to serve and replenish breakfast items at the same time. This is due to a lack or additional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Great value for great north run

Stayed for great north run. Very friendly team. Early breakfast available for runners. Large comfortable room. Little dated but spotless. Easy free parking, well located for both Durham and getting to South Shields for next day.
Stayed 1 night 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

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Review

Friendly efficient local staff. Excellent breakfast and restaurant food especially the daily specials. Housekeeping excellent. Rooms functional but a bit dated.Parking directly outside courtyard rooms is a bonus for any disabled visitors and access to the main entrance is easy. The city of Durham ,Beamish Museum and The Auckland Project are all within less than half an hour’s drive. Although just off a busy road the courtyard rooms are quiet with a rural view at the rear . I would use this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms good, did only do room only. Just found road noise a bit loud
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

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

Lovely !

We were here for a wedding and booked last minute. Nice room and bathroom. Everything you need ! No problems would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Mr Peter R

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025