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title: "The Lambton vs The Lambton Worm: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Lambton. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. The Lambton or The Lambton Worm in Durham? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side…"
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# The Lambton vs The Lambton Worm

Both are in Durham, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Chester-le-Street
## [The Lambton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lambton-durham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

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Guesthouse · ★★★★ · North Lodge
## [The Lambton Worm](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lambton-worm-durham/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204259/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Lambton

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose The Lambton if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is The Lambton better than The Lambton Worm?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2) (+0.5)
2.  1.7 km closer to the city centre (−1.7 km)
3.  58 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+58)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 19) (+50)
5.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

### Why is The Lambton Worm better than The Lambton?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Lambton | The Lambton Worm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.5) | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.2  (+2.7) | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.3  (+0.9) | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.5) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 18  (+7) |
| Rank in Durham | top 67%  (+18%) | top 85% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.2  (+2.7) | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.9 km  (−1.7 km) | 11 km |
| To public transport | 290 m  (−150 m) | 440 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 20 km  (−1.6 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 61  (+58) | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 14 |
| Listed amenities | – | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.7 km apart

## The Lambton or The Lambton Worm: common questions

### Which is better, The Lambton or The Lambton Worm?

The Lambton leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, The Lambton or The Lambton Worm?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Lambton is closer: 8.9 km from the centre, against 11 km for The Lambton Worm.

### How far apart are The Lambton and The Lambton Worm?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-lambton-durham-vs-the-lambton-worm-durham/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/