Located in a charming setting, Honest Lawyer Hotel offers a warm welcome with its garden, playground, and international cuisine at Baileys Restaurant. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
46 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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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
Fishing 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
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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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
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 with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Honest Lawyer Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Honest Lawyer Hotel?
Yes, Baileys Restaurant offers international cuisine.
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Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many reviewers praising the quality, choice, and service. (25 reviews)
Food was excellent and dining staff were polite, efficient, and catering. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Convenient for Durham
Nice hotel, convenient for bus into Durham and an excellent price. Very nice breakfast.
J
J, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Had a great time. Staff very helpful. Food excellent.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Lovely !
We were here for a wedding and booked last minute. Nice room and bathroom. Everything you need ! No problems would stay again.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Great value for great north run
Stayed for great north run. Very friendly team. Early breakfast available for runners. Large comfortable room. Little dated but spotless. Easy free parking, well located for both Durham and getting to South Shields for next day.
jonathan
jonathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
Review
The room was comfortable and clean. The staff were helpful. Bus stop just outside the hotel if you don't fancy driving.
Neill
Neill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
Worth a stay
Stayed before, simple but decent accommodation. Room was clean and beds pretty comfortable. Easy parking and nice welcome
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
Review
Friendly efficient local staff. Excellent breakfast and restaurant food especially the daily specials. Housekeeping excellent. Rooms functional but a bit dated.Parking directly outside courtyard rooms is a bonus for any disabled visitors and access to the main entrance is easy.
The city of Durham ,Beamish Museum and The Auckland Project are all within less than half an hour’s drive. Although just off a busy road the courtyard rooms are quiet with a rural view at the rear . I would use this hotel again.
William
William, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
Second time staying here excellent value for money.
Staff are extremely friendly and always happy to help.
paula
paula, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Good stopover
Great stopover comfy bed good food and John was very nice.
Would stay again
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Nice rooms, great service
Nivi
Nivi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Very good value for money, friendly and helpful staff. Good location for visiting Durham.
Delme
Delme, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Accommodation really good, fabulous food and staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again.
Sylvia
Sylvia, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 29, 2025
Overnight stay
Very old warn out room that smelt of cigarette smoke.
Tired in need of a good freshen up.
Food not great.
Nothing wrong with the staff it’s not their fault.
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2025
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
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Beautiful place rooms spotless with anazing views Parking excellent outside seating quite delightful staff amazing Breakfast excellent
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Comfortable and great for price
Booked late, but room was ready and despite it being in the middle of meal service check in was quick, efficient and friendly. I'd already eaten but the food looked very good too. Room was small and comfortable. Good nights sleep and bathroom was clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2025
Lovely staff, the room was clean albiet very dated but it was comfortable enough. Very noisy, down to being able to hear the next doors light switch being flicked. Stayed after an event in Durham City, so it was ideal for what I needed.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
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.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2025
Nice hotel with friendly staff
The room was clean and had everything we needed for the night. One thing we didn't like was the shower curtain. It did not keep the water in and it stuck to you while trying to shower.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and there was plenty of parking.
The only let down was the breakfast. While it was hot and there was plenty of it available we did not think it was worth the £12.50 per person extra.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2025
Inexpensive but areas need attention
Evening meal average. Beds comfy and good bedding but bathroom desperate for updating and wifi connection poor.
roslyn
roslyn, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 12, 2025
It was better than a park bench
I feel terrible writing this review as the staff is wonderful, but the property is dated and they do the best that they can with what they have. It is time to revive the rooms. But the price was appropriate for the quality of the facilities so I can't really complain. It was about 1/3 the price for a room in Durham.
Anthon
Anthon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Have stayed at the Honest Lawyer before 7 years ago. As then it is great value and convenient location just outside Durham
Edwin
Edwin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
Nice comfortable stay, catered for my vegan needs. Room was a little bit dated, and bathroom could do with a refurb.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2025
Considering the price paid, this is a very good hotel. Stayed for 2 nights for work. Food in the restaurant is reasonably priced and portions are large. The WiFi is excellent
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2025
Short break
Hotel room was ok restaurant very poor. They are looking for a chef so this may not be relevant to future bookings