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The Queens Head

2.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near Durham University

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Interior
Suite, Shared Bathroom
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Room
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Superior Double Room)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2 Sherburn Road, Durham, England, DH12JR
  • Gala Theatre Durham
    15 min walk
  • Durham Indoor Market
    17 min walk
  • Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
    17 min walk
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    35 min drive

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Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Superior Double Room)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Superior Double Room)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 108 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Shared Bathroom

Suite, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Exterior
Honest Lawyer Hotel
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (796)
The price is $69
per night
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Honest Lawyer Hotel

About the neighborhood

Durham

The Queens Head is located within a mile (2 km) of Gala Theatre Durham and St. Nicholas Church. This 8-room inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free self parking, and karaoke.
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What's nearby

  • Gala Theatre Durham - 15 min walk
  • Durham Castle - 19 min walk
  • Durham Cathedral - 20 min walk
  • Durham University - 3 min drive
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hop Knocker - ‬9 min walk
  • The Queens Head
  • ‪Half Moon Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Shoes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ajiwai - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Queens Head

Inn with free parking, near Durham University
Guests of The Queens Head enjoy features like karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. This smoke-free inn also has a garden.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Queens Head Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of The Queens Head?

This inn is located in Durham, a short 15-minute walk from Gala Theatre Durham and also 19 minutes on foot from Durham Castle. You'll also find Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Queens Head?

As of Nov 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Queens Head on Nov 24, 2024 start from $47.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Queens Head?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Queens Head include a casino on the premises?

No, The Queens Head doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Queens Head?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Queens Head good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and karaoke plus some guestrooms include bay views.

Does The Queens Head have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Queens Head have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Queens Head doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Queens Head allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Queens Head.

Does The Queens Head have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Queens Head?

The closest major airport to The Queens Head is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 24.4 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is located 27.4 mi away (45-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Queens Head?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Queens Head.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 379 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Nice stay
Quick check in, with a very pleasant young lady, room does need a little TLC, bedding clean and towels clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Suitable for my needs and in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointing!
Although the price was, I wasn't expecting a top class room. However, as a business traveller, I wasn't expecting music to start at 20:30 and to go all the way to midnight. My room was directly above where the music was being played so I had no chance of even attempting to go asleep. I would definitely not use this hotel again. I will be going back to hotels.com and demanding a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Relentlous music
The room was pleasant but being in a pub meant that the music droned on until 11.30 and the door was continually slamming and vibrating the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in local pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motorcycle overnight
Had done 400+miles from top of Scotland. Hotel was easy to find and had plenty of parking. Was given a fairly safe parking for the bike, but had to unload completely. Provided a full comunal kitchen and I had frozen goods that I could keep frozen overnight. Bathroom was comunal and clean. There was great entertainment available on site, i did not make use of it as I was tired and soar from my ride and went to bed early. Had a good nights sleep. For the price I was happy with my stay. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Saff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean place, close to city, good value
Check in was nice and easy and staff were helpful. The room was clean and we were provided with everything we could have needed towels/toiletries/tea/coffee. It was close by to the city (though be prepared for very steep hills if walking) and there was parking onsite. Some of the patrons of the pub were loud until around 1am, but given it was the weekend we can’t really complain. Overall a good stay and well worth it for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Little unfortunate that the back door was below our room window, so heard the patrons until the late hours. But other than that, nice wee room, warm and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

C

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Urgent Need of Updating
The room did the job we needed it to. Somewhere centralish to get us into the city. Although on a busy road, over a pub, there was little noise. The beds were OK, the bed linen fresh and clean. Clean towels were provided, as was individual soap and bath gel. The TV worked. There were coat hangers in the wardrobe. You had your own key to get in after the pub was closed. Free parking for about 6 cars is at the side of the pub. The recommended breakfast cafe is closed at the weekend! There is a garage across the road selling limited breakfast supplies. Everything was very dated and is in urgent need of updating. The carpet had slid towards one side of the room and looked like it needed a particularly good clean! Cups were not cleaned for the second day, Milk and coffee were not replenished - but at least this was provided. All drawers needed cleaning out, the skirting boards needed wiping. The heating worked intermittently. I'm not sure the shared bathroom was cleaned either, as the toilet paper had run out by the first evening, and none was provided until late the second evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Basic, budget rooms above a pub, but not bad.
These are rooms above a pub, so don't set your expectations too high, but it's also budget friendly. First room I was put in was a good size, although a bit tatty and in need of renovation. The en-suite was tiny, with a shower and a toilet, and then a washbasin outside in the room itself. En-suite light switch was broken, so light didn't work, and light above the basin had no bulb. I was moved to another room; smaller room, but bigger, modern bathroom, so much better. No mirror in the bedroom though, so drying my hair was a challenge. (They don't provide a hairdryer, so bring your own.) Being above a pub, there was loud music from downstairs, and people kept going through self-closing connecting doors which shook the whole building each time they slammed shut. However, come closing time (11:30 pm on Friday, midnight on Saturday), all noise immediately stopped (they didn't even wait for the song to finish!), and it became very quiet, so I was able to get a good night's sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst place I've ever stayed
The pictures on the site do not even remotely resemble the room we were given. I booked this place because of the photos on your app. We had to share a bathroom which was filthy and full of black hairs. I had booked an en suite. When the sink was used there was a horrendous loud noise in our room. Bed was totally uncomfortable and the pillows virtually none existent. The only clean thing were the towels. No working light on the landing. Thank god for mobile phone torches. If I'd been able to find another room I'd have moved, regardless of cost. We didn't let it ruin our time there as my son was graduating but we definitely will NOT be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

mark

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A perfect overnight, affordable stopover for our daughter's graduation. The pub was noisy until about 11.30 but the bed was comfy, rooms were clean and the welcome was typical of the friendly North East!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Antoni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Queens head
Nice comfy room,lovely en suite,ideal for my requirements and for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value all round.
Cant fault this place for the price to be honest. Staff wee great and the beer was sensibly priced unlike in town. Good parking and 20 min walk into the city. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good value pub stay. I got unlucky and ended up in the room above the disco which was very loud. Definitely not a place to stay if you're a light sleeper but otherwise it's a basic good value night stop and it's not far to the bar!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shahrbanu

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faulty Towers
Needs to be updated - very tired looking throughout. Website shows bed and breakfast with pictures of delicious food - on arrival informed they do not do food anymore!!! Website gross misrepresentation!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Polly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024