The Honest Lawyer Hotel sits in a charming location where guests find a garden and playground on the grounds. Travelers can enjoy international dishes at Baileys Restaurant, take advantage of dry cleaning and laundry services, and connect using the complimentary in-room WiFi.
Durham is home to Honest Lawyer Hotel. Whitworth Hall Country Park and Windlestone Hall Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Freemans Quay Leisure Centre. Spennymoor Leisure Centre and Abbey Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Durham travel guide
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Honest Lawyer Hotel. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Baileys Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the lobby, and a banquet hall
Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
1 meeting room
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Honest Lawyer Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
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
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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
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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
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Frequently asked questions
Is Honest Lawyer Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
What time is check-in at Honest Lawyer Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.
What time is check-out at Honest Lawyer Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Honest Lawyer Hotel located?
Situated in Durham, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Durham University, Durham Botanic Garden, and Oriental Museum. Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Honest Lawyer Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Very clean and comfortable room as always at this hotel which I use at least once a month. Staff are also always helpful and try their best to meet my requests.
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
I have stayed here many times and the property and staff are excellent. In room facilities are what you need and no frills, food including breakfast in the restaurant is fresh and tasty and the free extensive car park is really useful. I thoroughly recommend this hotel.
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Alistair
Nov 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, good staff and service. Dining room far too cold. Radiator not on in bathroom but very cosy in bedroom. Decor a little bit dated but overall very clean. Would definitely consider it again in the warmer weather
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.