The Best Western Honest Lawyer Hotel re-opened in April 2010 following a multi-million pound refurbishment. The hotel offers 52 fully refrubished contemporary bedrooms, complete with free WiFi, flat screen LCD TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities, all complete with en-suite bathrooms, which include power showers.

Ideally located on the A167 3 miles from the Durham City Centre, the hotel is close to the colleges of Durham University and 5 minutes' drive from Durham Cathedral and Castle. High street shops, bars and restaurants are also within easy reach when discovering this historic city.

You can also relax and unwind in the sylish but comfortable Bailey's bar area, with a fine selection of real ales and international beers, and an extensive wine menu designed for every concerning palette. Stay in touch whilst you're relaxing with our complimentary internet room, as well as free WiFi in all public areas.

Bailey's Restaurant is another amazing transformation of the hotel, with ever changing seasonal menus, where possible using the finest, freshest ingredients bought locally. The restaurant has an open-plan kitchen to create a warm ambience and very intimate setting,where you will be amazed by our highly skilled Head Chef (Harry Bailie) and his brigade, who will excite your taste buds with of some of the finest food that County Durham has on offer.

Wining and Dining
Chambers the a la Carte restaurant offers dining with meals prepared from the freshest of produce from Durham’s local farms. Service times are 12noon til 2pm and 6pm - 9.30pm Monday to Saturday, and our famous carvery every Sunday from noon til 5.30pm

You can also sit back and enjoy local ales in the fully stocked bar area. Bar meals are served from 12noon til 6pm every day except Sunday from 5.30pm til 8pm.