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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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Front of property
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Croxdale Bridge, Croxdale, Durham, England, DH1 3SP
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪3 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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

4 Poster Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Durham

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Durham University, Honest Lawyer Hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Durham Botanic Garden. This 46-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Durham University - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Durham Castle - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Diggerland - 12 min drive - 8.0 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
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪China China - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Interlude - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Durham University
Guests of Honest Lawyer Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a garden and a banquet hall.
32-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, desks, and designer toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Honest Lawyer Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Honest Lawyer Hotel?

This hotel is located in Durham, close to Durham Castle, Gala Theatre Durham, and Crook Hall and Gardens. You'll also find Durham Botanic Garden and Whitworth Hall Country Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel include a casino?

No, Honest Lawyer Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Honest Lawyer Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this hotel.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Honest Lawyer Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Baileys Restaurant.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Honest Lawyer Hotel for a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Honest Lawyer Hotel?

The closest major airport to Honest Lawyer Hotel is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 20.5 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is located 27.4 mi away (43-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Honest Lawyer Hotel.

Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 938 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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful. Quiet, comfortable room. Regular bus service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

I would highly recommend

Thank you so much! Nothing was to much trouble! Rooms were very clean and comfortable. A big shout out to Ross who was amazing during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

Good olace to stay

Nice rooms motel style and bar restaurant on same site. The bed qas ok but not that comfortable ild mattress? Great place to stay if visiting durham with local bus very frequent and only 13 minutes to durham centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, comfortable and quiet. Not worth having the breakfast, it took over an hour for the food to arrive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Decent hotel worth a stay

Good hotel with a restaurant and bar, so plenty of facilities. Tidy and clean. Rooms decent, all what you need but nothing particularly special. Out of centre so need car or taxis to go into centre. Some noise between rooms but not too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Short break

Hotel room was ok restaurant very poor. They are looking for a chef so this may not be relevant to future bookings
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a a good stay with comfortable rooms, helpful staff, and nice food, including excellent breakfast. I would like the bar, restaurant menu to vary though as it has been the same for the many times I have stayed in the last few months.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Couldn't fault it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are rundown need a deep clean staff was rude don’t acknowledge the fact we were standing there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tahir

Traveled with partner
Good location. Terrible WiFi unusable. Breakfast average. Room comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arda

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the hotel itself is unique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying here excellent value for money. Staff are extremely friendly and always happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We stayed he for 4 nights possibly on the hittest days of the year, no fan was offered and was unbearably hot for sleeping, sheets of towels were not changed even thiugh i left the note on the door handle to do so. Theres no fridge so had no way if keeping drink cold. The rooms are not very big, and having the window open you could hear the tv and talking in joining rooms. One bonus is the buses pass by into Durham and further afield and run frequently and late.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Deion

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

Good value for money

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice comfortable stay, catered for my vegan needs. Room was a little bit dated, and bathroom could do with a refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money, friendly and helpful staff. Good location for visiting Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Campbell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Have stayed at the Honest Lawyer before 7 years ago. As then it is great value and convenient location just outside Durham
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Good stopover

Great stopover comfy bed good food and John was very nice. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Traveled 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