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Honest Lawyer Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Durham with a restaurant and a bar

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

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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oriental Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Durham Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Durham Castle - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

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
  • ‪The Durham Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Church - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotel in Durham with a restaurant and a bar
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 banquet hall and a garden.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

As of Feb 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Honest Lawyer Hotel on Feb 19, 2026 start from $100.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Honest Lawyer Hotel?

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

Is there parking available 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 good 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, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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 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. 442 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 974 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jean

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

6/10 Okay

Shanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff, nice room, plenty of tea & coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was hood will book there again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Business traveler
The rooms were a bit dated but was fine and practical as a place to stay briefly. Evening food was great, bit chaotic at breakfast though!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and great for an overnight stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with partner
General ok apart from a few maintenance and cleaning issues
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean room. Accommodating of pets. Good Woodland Trust area very close-by to walk the dog. Honest pub food served in restaurant. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY

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

4/10 Poor

Steve

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

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