The Best Western Honest Lawyer Hotel re-opened in April 2010 following a multi-million pound refurbishment. The hotel offers 52 fully refurbished 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 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 the complimentary internet room, as well as free WiFi in all public areas. Bailey's Restaurant offers contemporary dining in stylish, comfortable surroundings, with seasonal menus using the freshest of local produce. The restaurant has an open-plan kitchen to create a warm ambience and intimate setting, where you will be amazed by the 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 to offer.
Travelling North:Leave the A1 at Junction 61, heading for Bishop Auckland (A688)At next roundabout turn right, following the A688. At the next roundabout (Thinford) turn right (A167 Durham). Follow road for approx 2 miles, we are located on the right hand side at the bottom of a dip, just before the dual carriageway commences. Travelling South:Leave the A1 at Junction 62. At the junction with A167 turn left, heading for Darlington. Keep going straight over traffic lights and a roundabout. We are located 2 miles south of Durham Centre, at the bottom of a dip, off the end of a dual carriageway on the left hand sideSat Nav Coordinates: Longitude -1. 5873 Latitude: 54. 737.
Due to anti-smoking laws this hotel operates a strict no smoking policy.