Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (2221 reviews)
Croxdale, , Durham , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cold rooms
Tired decor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Room was clean but some areas are looking tired.
Service
8.65
Staff are friendly and professional, providing excellent service.
Location
8.69
Convenient location with easy access to Durham.
Room Quality
7.14
Room quality varies, with some rooms needing updates.
Amenities
7.67
Basic amenities provided, but some areas require attention.
Value for Money
8.13
Well-priced hotel offering reasonable value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.18
Food quality was inconsistent during the stay.
Overall Experience
8.05
Mixed experience with friendly staff but issues with heating and room condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 12:17

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
The Honest Lawyer Hotel in scenic Croxdale offers modern, motel-style rooms with private entrances, free Wi-Fi, and stylish decor. Each room features a TV, work desk, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Bailey’s Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in delicious seasonal menus and a diverse wine list at the traditional Bailey’s Restaurant. The bar offers a variety of beers, lagers, and light snacks. Enjoy al fresco dining on the spacious terrace for a delightful culinary experience.

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute drive from Durham centre, Honest Lawyer Hotel provides easy access to Durham Cathedral and Castle. With free on-site parking and pet-friendly accommodations, it's the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Experience comfort and convenience at Honest Lawyer Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please note dogs are only allowed in the courtyard rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2221 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.14
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 7.18
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Robert • couple • gb
9
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

Fire Alarm went off in the middle of the night. Staff didn't inform us of what happened..........

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
8
Comfortable
Pros:

The restaurant

Cons:

The motel style rooms

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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angelina • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Ztaff were pleasant and helpful

Cons:

It ideally place clean and tidy

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
S
Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent loved the parking outside my room
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Aimee Milton • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely location and room
Pros:

Location was great as I was visiting my daughter at university, room was great nice and quiet, great price

Cons:

The lady at reception not friendly didn't hardly look at me, I asked if they had a menu for tea and she snapped its in your room, only breakfast menu in room, the lady looked like a bulldog chewing a wasp

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff. Would not stay again
Room rather spartan. Dog friendly

Cons:

No information in the room. Bed very small. Food was mediocre. On the Sunday our chips were oily and soggy and very odd colour. We didn't eat them and they only charged half which was fair.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
5
I needed accommodation close to Durham Crematorium and the location was ideal for that ,
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The accommodation and the food were very basic . The hotel is situated on a busy road .

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Wes • couple • gb
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Price. I guess they say you get what you pay for....

Cons:

The room was tired. Lacking curtains or any wall decoration picture wise which woukd have jollied the place up a bit. It was a shame because it wouldn't take much to improve the surroundings.Additionally, we paid extra for a '4 poster bed' which turned out to be farcical. We had room 54. I have taken photos to illustrate. If you are working to a strict budget it will suffice as the bedding appeared clean and the bed was relatively comfortable. Room was too warm...I suspect we were over the kitchen or some main heating pipes running under the floor.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
5
In need of an update
Pros:

I was a good location for the trip we were making

Cons:

The complex was a bit tired. The rooms could do with some tlc and our bed was broken.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Les • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good location and good value
Pros:

Breakfast very good and good value.

Cons:

The bathroom in the room will soon need updating.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • gb
7
Probably wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Good location breakfast was lovely

Cons:

On arrival staff we not the friendliest it was like it was an inconvenience to check in and get a drink. Although the staff the next morning was lovely and friendly. For 2 adults the bed was very small the bathrooms could do with an update to.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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allan • couple • gb
5
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Hotel was easy to find, loads of parking available out of sight of main road. Rooms were clean, beds comfortable, breakfast was pretty good, definitely value for money, I'll stay again

Cons:

Right on the main road, a duel carriageway, though to be fair you could barely hear the traffic with the window closed.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Heidi Ann • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

The ease of getting into Durham.

Cons:

The room was noisy. We were facing the road and heard every car that drove past all night long. No curtains in our room (56) so we were reliant on blinds and one didn’t close all the way so the bright light right under our window shone into our room all night long.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • family_with_children • gb
9
Great would definitely recommend
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff and homely feel

Cons:

Couldn’t work out the shower

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee