Escape to this inviting hotel where breakfast is always delicious and the staff are always happy to help. Unwind on the picturesque terrace or plan your day over newspapers in the lobby.
Honest Lawyer Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Durham University. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Baileys Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Baileys Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bailey's Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 11.95 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Honest Lawyer Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Honest Lawyer Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Honest Lawyer Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Honest Lawyer Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Honest Lawyer Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Honest Lawyer Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Honest Lawyer Hotel?
Yes, Baileys Restaurant offers international cuisine.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Much better room and view out of the back than I was expecting
Jill
Jill, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
k
k, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
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.
Dianne
Dianne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Esther
Esther, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Lovely stay at this hotel. Staff were really friendly and helpful.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Brilliant
Great hotel and staff friendly and helpful
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 7, 2024
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 4, 2024
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Stayed in the courtyard area, had lovely views over the fields at the back. The room itself was a good size, comfortable bed and storage facilities were all of a good standard, just the bathroom needed a little updating as a bit tired. The breakfast was very good (perfect poached eggs) also had our dinner there a couple of times and the food again was very good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Just 3 miles from Durham City Centre and surrounded by some stunning scenery . Would definitely stay here again if we were venturing up that way.
Sarah and Phillip
Sarah and Phillip, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2024
The room was motel style and a bit past its best. The room looked onto plastic style bins full of soil and weeds, more could be made of them if planted with shrubs.
The bathroom was in need of a refurb and needs a deep clean as it was very grubby and dirty. Bedside lamp not working, tv remote falling apart and held together with grubby tape. Restaurant staff very unfriendly and when asked for a drinks price list (which is a legal requirement) said they did not have one as drink prices were being updated. The price we paid for our drinks were very expensive.
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 4, 2024
Very convenient liads of parking and friendly staff. Ran an event for us and that was excellent. Good food and friendly staff.
Paula
Paula, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 3, 2024
It was ok. Comfy bed, efficient bath. Food was ok, bit heavy on the butter. Good value, would stay again. Bus stop into town just outside.
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 2024
Our stay was fine. Comfortable bed, great bed linen and towels. Good shower. Didn’t eat there but had a drink in the bar which was nice. For what we paid it was great and we will definitely return.
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 1, 2024
Wonderful evening
We had a lovely evening celebrating the 80th birthday of my uncle. The staff were very helpful and the food provided was excellent.
John
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Brilliant
Great hotel and staff
Gordon
Gordon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 30, 2024
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2024
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Cosy rooms and nice restaurant
We always stay here and it’s usually very good, however this time we had a lot of road noise from the traffic.