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Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotel in Durham with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior detail
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 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 Botanic Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪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
(48 reviews)

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

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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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
  • Oriental Museum - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Durham Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 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
  • ‪The Durham Brewery - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotel in Durham with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 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.

Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 973 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good base to work from for a couple of days break
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nikita

Travelled with partner
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

les

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

10/10 Excellent

Naseraldeen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MELVYN

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed 4 nights, which served our purpose well. Down side was the bathroom showed signs of age with mould spots on the tiles.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities
Very old building, needs refurbishing ASAP.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MELVYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room good service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Gill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrycja

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very accommodating for our dog, staff were very friendly. Great breakfast and evening meal. Fab location with loads of lovely walks and close to Durham
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Madeleine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel room needed some updates, the lamp shade was in bits! But overall the friendliness and location won out!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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