Is parking offered on site at OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel ?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as rafting.

OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel , Durham: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2025

From the moment we arrived till the morning we left we were made very welcome by all the people involved in running the OYO . They went above and beyond to help us out from Georgia booking taxis for us to my friend behind the bar going to his house to get me cigarettes when I had run out big thanks (hope you enjoy Edinburgh 👍👍👍) cleanliness spot on ,food amazing,and very reasonable for top quality,. would recommend to anyone looking forward to seeing you all again thanks

Davy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dec 22, 2024

Very eco friendly as only half a roll of bog roll

Stayed here a few years ago and was great very disappointed with this visit room was freezing heating put on as entered room draughts from windows closed was gale force toilet no heating whatsoever and again draught froze you when going to the loo Half a roll of cheap loo roll for 2 adults ???? Thank god the Mrs brought wipes A mini telly only fit for a small caravan Very very disappointed not sure if Roberto still here if he is standards have slipped Premier inn next time sadly

John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 11, 2025

It felt like the focus was more on the restaurant than the accommodation. The staff seemed to have been unaware who was arriving so had to check. Said our rooms were not ready, even though we arrived after 5pm, but given alternatives. No mention of check out times or if breakfast was available, Expedia says they do breakfast at an extra cost? We had booked 2 rooms and first impression was nice décor. However one room had no toilet paper or sugar on the tea tray. I stayed in a family room, I had to move kettle to windowsill and put the extension lead on the single bed to use it as there was no socket nearby. One of the lamps did not switch on as it was not plugged in, had to take the lead over the single bed to do so after I tightening up the stand as it had come loose looked drunk. The bed had a wooden frame, the bottom end joints were loose and needed gluing. There were several empty and part used complimentary toiletries left in the shower from previous guests. My room was at the front of the property so overlooked the road, I personally had no problem with road noise as I am hearing impaired. Okay there were some minor issues which had to be mentioned but the room and bed were clean and comfortable. I think we would stay here again because the issues did not bother us that much but needed to be mentioned so they can be put right. Although it may not necessarily be our first choice.

Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 3, 2025

On entering the property we was greeted by the reception staff they were very friendly and helpful, they made our short stay feel at ease, had everything we needed and the owner was so polite even carried my bag upstairs and said anything we need just ask. Really can’t fault our room was lovely felt homely & cosy, the area was nice & quiet. Highly recommend this place. We had the family room as it was the last one left for us to book & was a great size room. 10/10

Natalie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 14, 2024

We picked a very busy day to need a bed in Durham as it was the university open weekend. La Spada was reasonably priced & good enough, despite quite a few adverse reviews. The hotel is not set up to take guests after 10pm, a fact not highlighted when we booked at 11.30pm & then tried to get in. Fortunately we were admitted. There was no breakfast service.

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2021

Hassle free, reasonably priced.

I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a hassle free, reasonable priced and well serviced restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 20, 2021

Ut was a lovely place nice room but couldnt understand why we where not aloud inside the pub we kept getting asked to sit outside bringing our drinks outside me and my partner where a bit confused and a bit put out by this

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 20, 2021

Ideal

Very comfortable stay, also dined at the restaurant while there. Food was excellent and decent value. Staff were lovely and very accommodating.

Amanda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 17, 2021

Absolutely disgusted with the room my partner and i were given, sex stains on the bed sheets, mud and dirt on the vallence, cobwebs throughout the room and bathroom, large spiders, large moths, shelf hanging off, dirty kettle with old stagnant water in it, and that is just the beginning, we only stayed 2 mins then left and requested a refund, the owner has refused, so to say I’m disappointed is an understatement! Please do not stay here unless you are homeless and need shelter as this is all it is good for!!

1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 8, 2021

Room was awful, bath horrible, sink tap leaking, sink shelf broken, toilet handle broken, tv not tuned, no wifi code given, nobody there overnight 24hrs as it states, bed against a wall, no side tables, lots of air freshners to try and remove the stale smell, plastic spoons for tea. I can't tell you how poor this was. We left after a night.

3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 1, 2021

I did not stay there there wasnt a room available you took payment but no room i need a refund

John, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nov 12, 2020

Day light robbery !

Hotel was closed when we arrived , money was taken days before !! Unbelievable !!

Gam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 23, 2020

Comfy bed and amazing food

We had a comfortable stay overnight. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the food at the restaurant downstairs was amazing! Bathroom facilities could Do with updating and I struggle to get the TV to work properly in my room but I’ve than that it was a lovely stay.

Liam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 16, 2020

Overnight stay

Lovely place to stay, room clean and comfortable bed. Food excellent and staff very friendly.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 23, 2019

Meget hyggelig hotell!

Meget hyggelig hotell, god service, variert meny, meget god mat. Meget hyggelig og vennlig betjening! Utmerket opphold, kommer gjerne tilbake!

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 28, 2019

Handy for visiting Durham and the surrounding countryside

4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 29, 2018

Only stayed Overnight! Lovely staff and lovely food could fault it xx

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 30, 2018

Great overnight stay!

We booked an overnight stay has we were going to the Beamish museum on the Sunday. Which incidentally is a 15 minutes journey from there. The hotel is above an Italian restaurant, we stayed in rm 2 the family room. Room looks recently updated 2 single beds and a double. Tea and coffee facilities and toiletries in the bathroom. Breakfast was 6.50 extra pp which was tasty and plentiful.

jackie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 5, 2018

Adequate

Adequate room. Small for a double though bit overpriced through Hotels.com at £99.

Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 30, 2018

5 Minutes to Durham

Had a lot of trouble locating the place as it had changed from an Inn to an Italian restaurant ,and the name from The Lambton Hounds Inn to La Spada restuarant between us booking and arriving . Would have thought someone would have had the common courtesy to tell us so that we were looking for the right place !

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2018

What great accommodations for a family of 4. The real gem is the hospitality at the restaurant downstairs. A most memorable dinner for our family. The owner made us feel like special guests on a pretty busy evening.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 10, 2018

Nice people. Room pleasant but limited. A little idiosyncratic.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 24, 2018

Lovely hotel and restaurant

We booked a room through Expedia in what we thought was The Lambton Hounds Inn. What we wanted was the experience of an old English pub having travelled from Canada for a wedding on 19th May 2018. We were not told by Expedia that the hotel had changed to an Italian restaurant, however the experience still turned out to be a very good one. Our English friends joined us for an Italian meal which indeed turned out to be an excellent experience. All of the waiters/waitresses turned out to be very friendly and efficient. One of our party did not like Italian food and had never been in an Italian restaurant before. However, she had English food which was excellent. We would definitely visit the La Scala again despite not being told of its change of name and business.

Gordon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 20, 2018

Wonderful!

Wonderful find! The restaurant is the best Italian i have been to for a long time. Staff were wonderful, could not do enough for us. Would definetely recommend.

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 28, 2017

Excellent service

We were staying whilst in the area for work, the owner and staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. Because we had to go early before breakfast was served, they made us sandwiches the night before to take. The meals in the restaurant were great value and excellent quality. Would have no problem recommending and certainly would stay again. Thanks

Matthew, 1-night trip

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