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Honest Lawyer Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Durham University

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Enjoy dining or socializing in this serene outdoor space surrounded by lush trees and a beautifully patterned floor.
Enjoy a casual drink at the bar with a chalkboard menu featuring a variety of specials.
Experience the classic charm of the Honest Lawyer Hotel, surrounded by lush greenery and a welcoming entrance.
Restful retreat with a large bed, bedside table, and framed artwork.
Experience the charm of this historic hotel, featuring a traditional pitched roof and welcoming entrance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Durham

In Durham .You'll find Durham University and Durham Botanic Garden within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Oriental Museum and Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 Green Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fox Cub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Honest Lawyer Hotel

3-star hotel 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 shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

Property 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: 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 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 guestroom 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

How close is Honest Lawyer Hotel to the airport?

Honest Lawyer Hotel is 20.5 mi (40-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Honest Lawyer Hotel.

How close is Honest Lawyer Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 16.8 mi (32-min drive) from Blast Beach and 18 mi (41-min drive) from Hawthorn Hive Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Honest Lawyer Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 11.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Honest Lawyer Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel have a pool?

Honest Lawyer Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel have a restaurant?

Honest Lawyer Hotel is home to Baileys Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Honest Lawyer Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Honest Lawyer Hotel to downtown Durham?

Honest Lawyer Hotel is 2.8 mi away from Durham.

Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 865 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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated to attend a family funeral. Room clean but basic. Comfortable bed. Only negative was walls thin between rooms and woke up to foul loud language from male next room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our arrival felt unwelcome when we checked in. Our room smelled a bit damp and was generally quite dirty. Lots of cobwebs, the bathroom was especially dirty with lots of mould around the window and bath. I would not recommend going bare foot either. We had breakfast, which was okay but not good value for money. The location for Durham is good, but that's about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

Hidden gem

This place isxa fantastic place to stay staff so friendly and helpfull I happen to keep locking myself out 3 times and it was no bother to them even thou I felt foolish Food is fabulous and plenty Very dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip, HORNCHURCH

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staying for access to university visit. Twin room was basic but very clean. Room was a bit cold but that may have been me being a bit under the weather. Bathroom was small but well formed. No toilet brush was odd but otherwise fine. Walls are paper thin. Quiet conversations are easily audible. Restaurant good. Breakfast was excellent. Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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