Mercure Darlington King's Hotel
US$111
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$111
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel average US$66 in the cheapest month (January) and US$111 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$66 |
| February | US$75 |
| March | US$80 |
| April | US$80 |
| May | US$87 |
| June | US$94 |
| July | US$88 |
| August | US$74 |
| September | US$111 |
| October | US$90 |
| November | US$96 |
| December | US$75 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$111)
Cheapest: January (~US$66)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a ballroom.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a ballroom.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Darlington? This hotel has 4638 square feet (431 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy international cuisine at Carriages, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Darlington, just a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 7 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Raby Castle.
What's nearby
St Cuthbert Church(0.2 Miles)
Darlington Civic Theatre(0.4 Miles)
Raby Castle(0.4 Miles)
Darlington Railway Centre and Museum(0.7 Miles)
The Darlington Arena(1.8 Miles)
Blackwell Grange Golf Club(1.8 Miles)
Adventure Point(3 Miles)
Rockliffe Hotel Spa(4.6 Miles)
Walworth Castle Birds of Prey(5.4 Miles)
Planet Leisure(5.9 Miles)
Croft Circuit(6.3 Miles)
Paddock Farm Nursery & Water Gardens(7.4 Miles)
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre(7.4 Miles)
National Railway Museum at Shildon(8.9 Miles)
Windlestone Hall Country Park(9.3 Miles)
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(7.3 Miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(291.8 Miles)
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Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
9-12 Priestgate, England, United Kingdom
St Cuthbert Church (0.2 Miles)
Darlington Civic Theatre (0.4 Miles)
Raby Castle (0.4 Miles)
Darlington Railway Centre and Museum (0.7 Miles)
The Darlington Arena (1.8 Miles)
Blackwell Grange Golf Club (1.8 Miles)
Guest reviews
7.8
Good
Based on 1,623 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
38%
Couple
29%
Family
12%
Group
13%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Mercure Darlington King's Hotel, travellers praise the very central location and generally friendly staff, but recurring downsides include dated rooms, street noise and heat, limited parking, and operational hiccups such as lift outages and inconsistent breakfast service.
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At Mercure Darlington King's Hotel, travellers praise the very central location and generally friendly staff, but recurring downsides include dated rooms, street noise and heat, limited parking, and operational hiccups such as lift outages and inconsistent breakfast service.
Cleanliness is mixed, with some spotless stays but also reports of dust, grubby bathrooms, and occasional maintenance issues. Navigating the hotel can involve long corridors and multiple lifts, which some guests find inconvenient. Overall, expect a central, no-frills base with variable upkeep and potential night-time noise.
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Facilities
On-site parking is very limited and tight, with charges and occasional confusion or closure, so many use nearby public car parks. Lifts have been out of order at times, and evening dining or bar options can be limited or unavailable.
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Nigel
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The underground parking is very tight, I suggest a contortionist drives. Stairs to get into the hotel from the car park which was fine for me but not for others. Check in was ok, less good was being told ‘I hope you’re fit, the lift isn’t working’. I think asked if they had room service and was greeted with a pained expression and the receptionist told me about a Wetherspoon round the corner. After navigating the labrynthine corridors of the hotel I found my room it was small and when I went to close the curtains I discovered part of the inner wall missing - a little worrying and not what you expect from a Mercure. I missed breakfast after discovering a complete absence of shampoo in the shower and having to use alternatives which is less than ideal as my scalp is sensitive. The room was ok overall the bed not great but it did a job.
The underground parking is very tight, I suggest a contortionist drives. Stairs to get into the hotel from the car park which was fine for me but not for others. Check in was ok, less good was being told ‘I hope you’re fit, the lift isn’t working’. I think asked if they had room service and was greeted with a pained expression and the receptionist told me about a Wetherspoon round the corner. After navigating the labrynthine corridors of the hotel I found my room it was small and when I went to close the curtains I discovered part of the inner wall missing - a little worrying and not what you expect from a Mercure. I missed breakfast after discovering a complete absence of shampoo in the shower and having to use alternatives which is less than ideal as my scalp is sensitive. The room was ok overall the bed not great but it did a job.
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Karen
17 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Tired and lacking facilities. No fridge or water in room Lifts out of order Food in restaurant pizza and a couple of other poor choices. Not worthy of hotel restaurant. Would not stay again.
Tired and lacking facilities. No fridge or water in room Lifts out of order Food in restaurant pizza and a couple of other poor choices. Not worthy of hotel restaurant. Would not stay again.
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Ian
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. Excellent value for money. There is a car park however it is small and tight. We parked in DL1 about a 10 minute walk. Not a problem to us. Standard room has everything and decent size. We will use this hotel again.
Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. Excellent value for money. There is a car park however it is small and tight. We parked in DL1 about a 10 minute walk. Not a problem to us. Standard room has everything and decent size. We will use this hotel again.
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Kevin
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The lift was out of order we weren't told when we booked the hotel wasn't full so could of put us on a lower floor not the 4th floor
The lift was out of order we weren't told when we booked the hotel wasn't full so could of put us on a lower floor not the 4th floor
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Thomas
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Best located hotel in Darlington- in town centre. Friendly staff. Well kept hotel but needs an update, but great value for money as is. Has food and bar options. Parking limited on 1st come 1st served basis, so only got parking 1 of my 2 nights. No free parking in Darlington centre on any day. Still best place to stay in town.
Best located hotel in Darlington- in town centre. Friendly staff. Well kept hotel but needs an update, but great value for money as is. Has food and bar options. Parking limited on 1st come 1st served basis, so only got parking 1 of my 2 nights. No free parking in Darlington centre on any day. Still best place to stay in town.
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Mary
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really could do with a bigger sign to show car park entrance. Parking prices show £20 per night for hotel guests where its actually £5, when you get to reception. Some of the carpet on the stairs are old and fraying. Small bedside light not working and cobwebs above wall light outside bathroom
Really could do with a bigger sign to show car park entrance. Parking prices show £20 per night for hotel guests where its actually £5, when you get to reception. Some of the carpet on the stairs are old and fraying. Small bedside light not working and cobwebs above wall light outside bathroom
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James
20 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
On the night that I stayed there was no restaurant facility available and only a limited bar snack type meals on offer. I found a nearby restaurant.
On the night that I stayed there was no restaurant facility available and only a limited bar snack type meals on offer. I found a nearby restaurant.
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Neil
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Quite center location, staff friendly at the reception and bar Hotel and rooms were clean. Cons Very very limited evening Menu if you like pizza your fine.
Quite center location, staff friendly at the reception and bar Hotel and rooms were clean. Cons Very very limited evening Menu if you like pizza your fine.
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Peter
12 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fourth time we have stayed here and every time we have enjoyed it less and less. After we checked in we were told the 2nd to 4th floor lift was out of order so we had to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs every time we went anywhere ! Apparently we should have received an email informing us the lift was broken but we did not. Room was fine but a bit cramped compared to others we have had in this hotel. For some reason breakfast had been moved into the lounge bar area, odd but okay. Service was 7-10am, arrived at 9.20am (Sunday) and there was hardly anything left, no bacon, no sausage, no beans. The poor lad who was working (on his own) was running around like a headless chicken, eventually brought out 6 rashes of bacon and some sausages at about 9.45. Last time we stayed here it was a similar story at breakfast but hoped that that had been a one off (obvs not) We will stay here again as the hotel itself is nice and its location is brilliant but will probably not pay for breakfast and just go to Wetherspoons at the top of the street. Such a shame.
Fourth time we have stayed here and every time we have enjoyed it less and less. After we checked in we were told the 2nd to 4th floor lift was out of order so we had to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs every time we went anywhere ! Apparently we should have received an email informing us the lift was broken but we did not. Room was fine but a bit cramped compared to others we have had in this hotel. For some reason breakfast had been moved into the lounge bar area, odd but okay. Service was 7-10am, arrived at 9.20am (Sunday) and there was hardly anything left, no bacon, no sausage, no beans. The poor lad who was working (on his own) was running around like a headless chicken, eventually brought out 6 rashes of bacon and some sausages at about 9.45. Last time we stayed here it was a similar story at breakfast but hoped that that had been a one off (obvs not) We will stay here again as the hotel itself is nice and its location is brilliant but will probably not pay for breakfast and just go to Wetherspoons at the top of the street. Such a shame.
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Heather
2 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff who were very helpful. Breakfast was good but restaurant menu is very limited. The hotel is clean, bright and comfortable but car parking is an issue! 22 spaces on a first come first served basis is problematic.
Excellent staff who were very helpful. Breakfast was good but restaurant menu is very limited. The hotel is clean, bright and comfortable but car parking is an issue! 22 spaces on a first come first served basis is problematic.
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Cleanliness
Feedback ranges from spotless rooms to issues like dust, grubby or moldy bathrooms, stained linens, and leftover mess. Housekeeping can miss basics during longer stays.
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Craig
5 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Attended for a function at the hotel, was pleased to be able to check in early, however the room left a lot to be desired. Bathroom was dirty, with lots of easily removed grime on the shower, behind the door was dusty and the shower had a constant drip that continued all night. Had to sacrifice a hand towel to absorb the drips and kill the sound. Cobwebs above the bed on the ceiling and the floor area along the window wall was incredibly dusty and lacking in attention. The limited lights in the room were suffering from an electrical fault that resulted in intermittent operation. Food at the function was average but service was poor. Based on this we opted not to take advantage of the complimentary breakfast and ate elsewhere on the morning.
Attended for a function at the hotel, was pleased to be able to check in early, however the room left a lot to be desired. Bathroom was dirty, with lots of easily removed grime on the shower, behind the door was dusty and the shower had a constant drip that continued all night. Had to sacrifice a hand towel to absorb the drips and kill the sound. Cobwebs above the bed on the ceiling and the floor area along the window wall was incredibly dusty and lacking in attention. The limited lights in the room were suffering from an electrical fault that resulted in intermittent operation. Food at the function was average but service was poor. Based on this we opted not to take advantage of the complimentary breakfast and ate elsewhere on the morning.
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Jessica
21 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The towels were stained, many staff were rude and there were multiple holes in the bathroom
The towels were stained, many staff were rude and there were multiple holes in the bathroom
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Charles
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
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Scott
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall a tired hotel in need of refurbishment. The room wasn't properly cleaned as there was opened tea packets and stained cups in the room. Not cold drinking water in the room, only hot water from both taps. Had to head to reception to get a drink of water in the middle of the night. Tiny room, overly hot, bed was uncomfortable and dipped in the middle. Breakfast wasn't great either, no staff when we got there, so had to wait around. When we got in, they'd ran out of loads of food, no pasties, no beans, no bacon, no mushrooms etc ..
Overall a tired hotel in need of refurbishment. The room wasn't properly cleaned as there was opened tea packets and stained cups in the room. Not cold drinking water in the room, only hot water from both taps. Had to head to reception to get a drink of water in the middle of the night. Tiny room, overly hot, bed was uncomfortable and dipped in the middle. Breakfast wasn't great either, no staff when we got there, so had to wait around. When we got in, they'd ran out of loads of food, no pasties, no beans, no bacon, no mushrooms etc ..
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Caleb
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Came here for a work stay 2 nights Hotel staff at reception were Lovley but room was not nice atall had someone’s mouldy Chinese left over in the fridge, hair in the bathtub when I arrived the toilet roll holder was hanging off the room being a work stay I said nothing but I wasn’t impressed with the quality of the room and won’t stay there again
Came here for a work stay 2 nights Hotel staff at reception were Lovley but room was not nice atall had someone’s mouldy Chinese left over in the fridge, hair in the bathtub when I arrived the toilet roll holder was hanging off the room being a work stay I said nothing but I wasn’t impressed with the quality of the room and won’t stay there again
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Alison
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was lovely. Room was nice with ironing board iron and hairdryer!! Bathroom was little disappointed. Quite a bit of mould on side of bath and tiles. Behind toilet seat was dirty
Hotel was lovely. Room was nice with ironing board iron and hairdryer!! Bathroom was little disappointed. Quite a bit of mould on side of bath and tiles. Behind toilet seat was dirty
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Michael
30 Oct 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The staff were very friendly and the room was a decent size with a nice bathroom. Breakfast was alright, although I think the breakfast should be free for all guests as its a small buffet with a very limited variety and it's the same breakfast each morning. The big issue is that the hotel is not very accommodating. A washer & drier is advertised but you are not told until you are there that you have to pay for a separate cleaning service that takes a day or two to clean your clothes at an extra up charge. The car park was extremely small and again you shouldnt have to pay to park your car at a hotel you are paying for.. we could not get parked throughout our stay and spent far more than intended on parking expenses due to this, its hugely inconvenient. Another issue we faced was the lack of cleanliness. We stayed here for a week and during that time housekeeping did not vacuum, change our bin, put new bed sheets or pillowcases on, put out new cups and the surfaces were dusty. They would only bleach the bathroom and make the bed. On the brightside, the location of the hotel is great, right in the town centre and very safe with restaurants and supermarkets close by.
The staff were very friendly and the room was a decent size with a nice bathroom. Breakfast was alright, although I think the breakfast should be free for all guests as its a small buffet with a very limited variety and it's the same breakfast each morning. The big issue is that the hotel is not very accommodating. A washer & drier is advertised but you are not told until you are there that you have to pay for a separate cleaning service that takes a day or two to clean your clothes at an extra up charge. The car park was extremely small and again you shouldnt have to pay to park your car at a hotel you are paying for.. we could not get parked throughout our stay and spent far more than intended on parking expenses due to this, its hugely inconvenient. Another issue we faced was the lack of cleanliness. We stayed here for a week and during that time housekeeping did not vacuum, change our bin, put new bed sheets or pillowcases on, put out new cups and the surfaces were dusty. They would only bleach the bathroom and make the bed. On the brightside, the location of the hotel is great, right in the town centre and very safe with restaurants and supermarkets close by.
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Jacqueline
13 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall nice hotel but our bedroom was very small very hot and extremely dusty! Tried to use an electric fan but was caked in dust. Fridge area tv and carpets very dusty. Friends stayed in room opposite which was fine! Breakfast good but so disappointed in the room.
Overall nice hotel but our bedroom was very small very hot and extremely dusty! Tried to use an electric fan but was caked in dust. Fridge area tv and carpets very dusty. Friends stayed in room opposite which was fine! Breakfast good but so disappointed in the room.
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Lee
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Such friendy staff, they couldn't do enough for us, the room was spotlessly clean and really warm. Great location near to a shopping centre. 10 out of 10!
Such friendy staff, they couldn't do enough for us, the room was spotlessly clean and really warm. Great location near to a shopping centre. 10 out of 10!
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Samantha
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
'Premium Rooms' were dirty, toilets had poo in them upon arrival. AC broken.
'Premium Rooms' were dirty, toilets had poo in them upon arrival. AC broken.
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Rooms
Rooms range from comfortable to small and dated, with occasional maintenance snags. Heat and weak soundproofing are common concerns, leading to warm stays and noise from nearby bars or corridors.
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Michaela
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Central and convenient location. However, the sound insulation is not good, and you can hear snorring or chatting from nearby rooms. The room was generally clean, but there were tea/coffee stains on the walls.
Central and convenient location. However, the sound insulation is not good, and you can hear snorring or chatting from nearby rooms. The room was generally clean, but there were tea/coffee stains on the walls.
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Neil
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
First off, the parking is inadequate. But there is a multistory 5+ minutes walk away. The room was too hot, and was quiet noisy from street noise with a very small double bed. The hotel is in the middle of the main pub area. It does eventually quieten down. Breakfast was ok. No difficulties here. Food was reasonable.
First off, the parking is inadequate. But there is a multistory 5+ minutes walk away. The room was too hot, and was quiet noisy from street noise with a very small double bed. The hotel is in the middle of the main pub area. It does eventually quieten down. Breakfast was ok. No difficulties here. Food was reasonable.
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Charles
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
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Elaine
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were on the third floor extemely noisy with kids running down the corridors until late at night sometimes banging on doors as passing, floors in corridors creaky so heard everyone passing during the night, we were in room 369 didn't get no sleep could hear the loud music/noise/arguing and fighting from outside the red lion opposite the property as windows even though they were shut let in all the noise will stick to our regular bannatynes in future
We were on the third floor extemely noisy with kids running down the corridors until late at night sometimes banging on doors as passing, floors in corridors creaky so heard everyone passing during the night, we were in room 369 didn't get no sleep could hear the loud music/noise/arguing and fighting from outside the red lion opposite the property as windows even though they were shut let in all the noise will stick to our regular bannatynes in future
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Rob
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly and the hotel is nice and central. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The only slight criticism was that there must have been a slight gap in the window as there was a slight whistling noise from the window.
The staff were very friendly and the hotel is nice and central. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The only slight criticism was that there must have been a slight gap in the window as there was a slight whistling noise from the window.
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Joanna
18 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, staff friendly & helpful! But, from reception, which is modern & fresh, as you head to your room it starts to look tired! The room was ok, but tired, window did not open, so very warm. Bed a bit soft, seen better days!! Very reasonably priced though & in a good position
Nice hotel, staff friendly & helpful! But, from reception, which is modern & fresh, as you head to your room it starts to look tired! The room was ok, but tired, window did not open, so very warm. Bed a bit soft, seen better days!! Very reasonably priced though & in a good position
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Hind
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location but because it is central it is also noisy being able to hear the outside, so be prepared for street/town central noise. Greatful that a fan was already provided in the room. Very helpful staff and Easy to check in and out. A good stay overall.
Good location but because it is central it is also noisy being able to hear the outside, so be prepared for street/town central noise. Greatful that a fan was already provided in the room. Very helpful staff and Easy to check in and out. A good stay overall.
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Darren
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good to have parking. Reception staff helpful. Nice big room. Lovely shower room. Restaurant had run out of food, so we are out. Bed really comfy. Reasonable breakfast. However, in the morning we could clearly hear loud conversation from the neighbouring room, so sound proofing isn't great. However, overall we are likely to stay again when in Darlington.
Good to have parking. Reception staff helpful. Nice big room. Lovely shower room. Restaurant had run out of food, so we are out. Bed really comfy. Reasonable breakfast. However, in the morning we could clearly hear loud conversation from the neighbouring room, so sound proofing isn't great. However, overall we are likely to stay again when in Darlington.
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Emma
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean and modern. Was kept awake most of night
Room was very clean and modern. Was kept awake most of night
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C
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the city centre. Room fairy spacious with high ceiling (#429) - stayed 29/8/25 - 31/8/25 Decor throughout quite good and well maintained for standard of hotel. Bed very springy however and not that comfortable at all. Needs changing. Good selection of breakfast items and presented nicely. Also great coffee machine. Manual hot water dispenser is temperamental and it takes an age to dispense water for tea. Reception team friendly and very welcoming. However their knowledge of local electrical charging points is limited. Suggested Morrison car park 1.5 miles away when we found far closer points in local car park. Also when I asked about local things to do I was told "Drinking". Maybe it's a northern thing.... I don't know. Overall a good hotel and would consider it again. Thank you for your hospitality.
Great location in the city centre. Room fairy spacious with high ceiling (#429) - stayed 29/8/25 - 31/8/25 Decor throughout quite good and well maintained for standard of hotel. Bed very springy however and not that comfortable at all. Needs changing. Good selection of breakfast items and presented nicely. Also great coffee machine. Manual hot water dispenser is temperamental and it takes an age to dispense water for tea. Reception team friendly and very welcoming. However their knowledge of local electrical charging points is limited. Suggested Morrison car park 1.5 miles away when we found far closer points in local car park. Also when I asked about local things to do I was told "Drinking". Maybe it's a northern thing.... I don't know. Overall a good hotel and would consider it again. Thank you for your hospitality.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, but service can be understaffed or disorganized, especially at breakfast and check-in.
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MICHAEL STEWART
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception staff amazing, helpful and friendly. Did not use the bar. Breakfast was ok , food was warm.
Reception staff amazing, helpful and friendly. Did not use the bar. Breakfast was ok , food was warm.
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Andy
9 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful with nothing too much trouble.
Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful with nothing too much trouble.
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Lauren
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Waiting a while to be checked in, was a maze to find the room. The room was very outdated and in need of a refresh! The light from the corridor came under the room door and you could hear people banging the doors. I could also hear the people in the room next to me everytime the spoke. Breakfast was a shambles, food everywhere, no many options, not much food left. I ordered 2 fried eggs well done, they arrived over 10 minutes later, one just about cooked, the other runny so I didn’t eat it. Online it says 12 check out, but it was in fact 11.
Waiting a while to be checked in, was a maze to find the room. The room was very outdated and in need of a refresh! The light from the corridor came under the room door and you could hear people banging the doors. I could also hear the people in the room next to me everytime the spoke. Breakfast was a shambles, food everywhere, no many options, not much food left. I ordered 2 fried eggs well done, they arrived over 10 minutes later, one just about cooked, the other runny so I didn’t eat it. Online it says 12 check out, but it was in fact 11.
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Joanne
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff and enjoyable breakfast.
Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff and enjoyable breakfast.
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john
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel is situauted in an ideal location, right in the centre. Parking at the hotel is very limited with only 21 spaces available under the hotel. That is 21 spaces if everyone parked within the lines and didn't have a car that is as wide as 1 and a half spaces. The rooms are compact but ideal for a stopover and kept very clean while the bathroom was compact, the shower was good and it had a bath so my wife was happy.The breakfast was good and buffet style, so eat what you want. We only went to the bar once and it was very good, bar staff were polite and chatty and the seating was very comfortable. Overall the hotel is good with staff being very good with any requests and very polite.
Hotel is situauted in an ideal location, right in the centre. Parking at the hotel is very limited with only 21 spaces available under the hotel. That is 21 spaces if everyone parked within the lines and didn't have a car that is as wide as 1 and a half spaces. The rooms are compact but ideal for a stopover and kept very clean while the bathroom was compact, the shower was good and it had a bath so my wife was happy.The breakfast was good and buffet style, so eat what you want. We only went to the bar once and it was very good, bar staff were polite and chatty and the seating was very comfortable. Overall the hotel is good with staff being very good with any requests and very polite.
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Jon
20 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was terrible. The staff member couldn’t tell me where to park as the car park was full. I went down after check in and asked what they had on the menu but she didn’t seem bothered! I ended up going across the road to a sweet shop and had a packet of crisps and an oasis for dinner. Breakfast was awful too!!
Check in was terrible. The staff member couldn’t tell me where to park as the car park was full. I went down after check in and asked what they had on the menu but she didn’t seem bothered! I ended up going across the road to a sweet shop and had a packet of crisps and an oasis for dinner. Breakfast was awful too!!
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Elaine
20 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall a great stay. Second time visit. Very central. Only disappointment was breakfast. Staff did not have a clue. But this is down to superiors or management for not training them. First day. Could not find staff they were In kitchen chatting. Had to find them several times. Not interested in guests. Second day/Third day Different staff slightly better. At least was in the room and attentive. Coffee machine broke each day. Took good 20mins before a senior member can to look at it. Paying £12pp plus for breakfast extra supplements was expensive. At £6.50
Overall a great stay. Second time visit. Very central. Only disappointment was breakfast. Staff did not have a clue. But this is down to superiors or management for not training them. First day. Could not find staff they were In kitchen chatting. Had to find them several times. Not interested in guests. Second day/Third day Different staff slightly better. At least was in the room and attentive. Coffee machine broke each day. Took good 20mins before a senior member can to look at it. Paying £12pp plus for breakfast extra supplements was expensive. At £6.50
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E J
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is tired. The staff were seeking to do a good job, but it was not happening. In the evening a receipt could not be produced for my meal and I am still awaiting it being emailed despite assurances it would be available and sent to me. The service at breakfast was similarly failing. Coffee cups ran out and took 10 mins to replenish. Orange juice ran out and not replenished. No white bread as order had not arrived. Staff were trying, but there was no evidence of effective supervision and they did not seem to have the resources to work with. Absolutely not in accordance with the accor hotels vision statement on the stairs!
The hotel is tired. The staff were seeking to do a good job, but it was not happening. In the evening a receipt could not be produced for my meal and I am still awaiting it being emailed despite assurances it would be available and sent to me. The service at breakfast was similarly failing. Coffee cups ran out and took 10 mins to replenish. Orange juice ran out and not replenished. No white bread as order had not arrived. Staff were trying, but there was no evidence of effective supervision and they did not seem to have the resources to work with. Absolutely not in accordance with the accor hotels vision statement on the stairs!
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Philip
24 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well let's start with the positives, parking wasnt an issue, and breakfast was nice. Checking in wasnt great the receptionist was stood outside for 5 minutes vaping and scrolling on her phone, and when she did come in, there wasnt an apology, or "have you been waiting long?" The room was of a poor standard, i honestly thought it would have been bigger for starters, small parts of the wallpaper was ripped, the toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall amd lets talk dust, the room looked like it hadnt had a good clean in a good while. I wouldn't recommend the hotel to anyone and certainly wouldn't stay there again. I booked it for location to the theatre so didn't have to drive ot get taxis, but wish stayed elsewhere.
Well let's start with the positives, parking wasnt an issue, and breakfast was nice. Checking in wasnt great the receptionist was stood outside for 5 minutes vaping and scrolling on her phone, and when she did come in, there wasnt an apology, or "have you been waiting long?" The room was of a poor standard, i honestly thought it would have been bigger for starters, small parts of the wallpaper was ripped, the toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall amd lets talk dust, the room looked like it hadnt had a good clean in a good while. I wouldn't recommend the hotel to anyone and certainly wouldn't stay there again. I booked it for location to the theatre so didn't have to drive ot get taxis, but wish stayed elsewhere.
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Peter
12 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fourth time we have stayed here and every time we have enjoyed it less and less. After we checked in we were told the 2nd to 4th floor lift was out of order so we had to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs every time we went anywhere ! Apparently we should have received an email informing us the lift was broken but we did not. Room was fine but a bit cramped compared to others we have had in this hotel. For some reason breakfast had been moved into the lounge bar area, odd but okay. Service was 7-10am, arrived at 9.20am (Sunday) and there was hardly anything left, no bacon, no sausage, no beans. The poor lad who was working (on his own) was running around like a headless chicken, eventually brought out 6 rashes of bacon and some sausages at about 9.45. Last time we stayed here it was a similar story at breakfast but hoped that that had been a one off (obvs not) We will stay here again as the hotel itself is nice and its location is brilliant but will probably not pay for breakfast and just go to Wetherspoons at the top of the street. Such a shame.
Fourth time we have stayed here and every time we have enjoyed it less and less. After we checked in we were told the 2nd to 4th floor lift was out of order so we had to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs every time we went anywhere ! Apparently we should have received an email informing us the lift was broken but we did not. Room was fine but a bit cramped compared to others we have had in this hotel. For some reason breakfast had been moved into the lounge bar area, odd but okay. Service was 7-10am, arrived at 9.20am (Sunday) and there was hardly anything left, no bacon, no sausage, no beans. The poor lad who was working (on his own) was running around like a headless chicken, eventually brought out 6 rashes of bacon and some sausages at about 9.45. Last time we stayed here it was a similar story at breakfast but hoped that that had been a one off (obvs not) We will stay here again as the hotel itself is nice and its location is brilliant but will probably not pay for breakfast and just go to Wetherspoons at the top of the street. Such a shame.
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Location
Right in Darlington’s centre near shops, theatre and transport, making it easy to walk everywhere. The trade-off is frequent street and bar noise late at night.
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8
Richard
15 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed overnight for a theatre show in Darlington. Our room was very well appointed, with high ceilings, comfortable bed and good WiFi. The staff was nice and although the place has few parking spaces, there are several reasonably priced multi-level car parks nearby. The hotel is surrounded by pubs, so it can be a little loud until closing time. Our only gripe was that the hotel rooms (like so many!) slam, so you're woken up by banging doors. Other than that, a great stay!
We stayed overnight for a theatre show in Darlington. Our room was very well appointed, with high ceilings, comfortable bed and good WiFi. The staff was nice and although the place has few parking spaces, there are several reasonably priced multi-level car parks nearby. The hotel is surrounded by pubs, so it can be a little loud until closing time. Our only gripe was that the hotel rooms (like so many!) slam, so you're woken up by banging doors. Other than that, a great stay!
10
Claire
26 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to the station and shops
Close to the station and shops
8
Catherine
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Central location, clean tidy and staff friendly
Central location, clean tidy and staff friendly
10
Heidi
22 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent central location
Excellent central location
8
Thomas
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Best located hotel in Darlington- in town centre. Friendly staff. Well kept hotel but needs an update, but great value for money as is. Has food and bar options. Parking limited on 1st come 1st served basis, so only got parking 1 of my 2 nights. No free parking in Darlington centre on any day. Still best place to stay in town.
Best located hotel in Darlington- in town centre. Friendly staff. Well kept hotel but needs an update, but great value for money as is. Has food and bar options. Parking limited on 1st come 1st served basis, so only got parking 1 of my 2 nights. No free parking in Darlington centre on any day. Still best place to stay in town.
8
Darren
31 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good & clean right in the town centre
Good & clean right in the town centre
10
Ralph
17 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Situated right in the center within easy walking distance of the theater and good eating options close by.
Situated right in the center within easy walking distance of the theater and good eating options close by.
8
Craig
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Super central
Super central
10
Robert
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bang in the middle of town. Lovely hotel.
Bang in the middle of town. Lovely hotel.
10
Nicola
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was in the center so very walkable, close to all the shops and restaurants. Easy check-in/out. Also the shower gel, shampoo and handwash smelled divine. Would definitely use this hotel again
Was in the center so very walkable, close to all the shops and restaurants. Easy check-in/out. Also the shower gel, shampoo and handwash smelled divine. Would definitely use this hotel again
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Dining
Breakfast is inconsistent, with repeated reports of items running out and coffee-machine issues alongside positive experiences. Evening menu is very limited or unavailable on some nights.
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Coln
14 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good stay, Room small but OK, would have preferred a slightly larger bed size. Evening food excellent, breakfast OK.
Good stay, Room small but OK, would have preferred a slightly larger bed size. Evening food excellent, breakfast OK.
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Roger
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
W/C didn't work, toilet roll holder hanging off wall, bathroom door was able to close, peeling paint. i have photos and video of all the above, which I will be forwarding on to the hotel management
W/C didn't work, toilet roll holder hanging off wall, bathroom door was able to close, peeling paint. i have photos and video of all the above, which I will be forwarding on to the hotel management
6
Lauren
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Waiting a while to be checked in, was a maze to find the room. The room was very outdated and in need of a refresh! The light from the corridor came under the room door and you could hear people banging the doors. I could also hear the people in the room next to me everytime the spoke. Breakfast was a shambles, food everywhere, no many options, not much food left. I ordered 2 fried eggs well done, they arrived over 10 minutes later, one just about cooked, the other runny so I didn’t eat it. Online it says 12 check out, but it was in fact 11.
Waiting a while to be checked in, was a maze to find the room. The room was very outdated and in need of a refresh! The light from the corridor came under the room door and you could hear people banging the doors. I could also hear the people in the room next to me everytime the spoke. Breakfast was a shambles, food everywhere, no many options, not much food left. I ordered 2 fried eggs well done, they arrived over 10 minutes later, one just about cooked, the other runny so I didn’t eat it. Online it says 12 check out, but it was in fact 11.
8
Charles
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
10
Samuel
24 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent price, very pleasant staff, nice rooms, good breakfast
Excellent price, very pleasant staff, nice rooms, good breakfast
8
James
20 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
On the night that I stayed there was no restaurant facility available and only a limited bar snack type meals on offer. I found a nearby restaurant.
On the night that I stayed there was no restaurant facility available and only a limited bar snack type meals on offer. I found a nearby restaurant.
8
Neil
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Quite center location, staff friendly at the reception and bar Hotel and rooms were clean. Cons Very very limited evening Menu if you like pizza your fine.
Quite center location, staff friendly at the reception and bar Hotel and rooms were clean. Cons Very very limited evening Menu if you like pizza your fine.
8
Elaine
20 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall a great stay. Second time visit. Very central. Only disappointment was breakfast. Staff did not have a clue. But this is down to superiors or management for not training them. First day. Could not find staff they were In kitchen chatting. Had to find them several times. Not interested in guests. Second day/Third day Different staff slightly better. At least was in the room and attentive. Coffee machine broke each day. Took good 20mins before a senior member can to look at it. Paying £12pp plus for breakfast extra supplements was expensive. At £6.50
Overall a great stay. Second time visit. Very central. Only disappointment was breakfast. Staff did not have a clue. But this is down to superiors or management for not training them. First day. Could not find staff they were In kitchen chatting. Had to find them several times. Not interested in guests. Second day/Third day Different staff slightly better. At least was in the room and attentive. Coffee machine broke each day. Took good 20mins before a senior member can to look at it. Paying £12pp plus for breakfast extra supplements was expensive. At £6.50
4
E J
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is tired. The staff were seeking to do a good job, but it was not happening. In the evening a receipt could not be produced for my meal and I am still awaiting it being emailed despite assurances it would be available and sent to me. The service at breakfast was similarly failing. Coffee cups ran out and took 10 mins to replenish. Orange juice ran out and not replenished. No white bread as order had not arrived. Staff were trying, but there was no evidence of effective supervision and they did not seem to have the resources to work with. Absolutely not in accordance with the accor hotels vision statement on the stairs!
The hotel is tired. The staff were seeking to do a good job, but it was not happening. In the evening a receipt could not be produced for my meal and I am still awaiting it being emailed despite assurances it would be available and sent to me. The service at breakfast was similarly failing. Coffee cups ran out and took 10 mins to replenish. Orange juice ran out and not replenished. No white bread as order had not arrived. Staff were trying, but there was no evidence of effective supervision and they did not seem to have the resources to work with. Absolutely not in accordance with the accor hotels vision statement on the stairs!
6
Peter
12 May 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Fourth time we have stayed here and every time we have enjoyed it less and less. After we checked in we were told the 2nd to 4th floor lift was out of order so we had to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs every time we went anywhere ! Apparently we should have received an email informing us the lift was broken but we did not. Room was fine but a bit cramped compared to others we have had in this hotel. For some reason breakfast had been moved into the lounge bar area, odd but okay. Service was 7-10am, arrived at 9.20am (Sunday) and there was hardly anything left, no bacon, no sausage, no beans. The poor lad who was working (on his own) was running around like a headless chicken, eventually brought out 6 rashes of bacon and some sausages at about 9.45. Last time we stayed here it was a similar story at breakfast but hoped that that had been a one off (obvs not) We will stay here again as the hotel itself is nice and its location is brilliant but will probably not pay for breakfast and just go to Wetherspoons at the top of the street. Such a shame.
Fourth time we have stayed here and every time we have enjoyed it less and less. After we checked in we were told the 2nd to 4th floor lift was out of order so we had to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs every time we went anywhere ! Apparently we should have received an email informing us the lift was broken but we did not. Room was fine but a bit cramped compared to others we have had in this hotel. For some reason breakfast had been moved into the lounge bar area, odd but okay. Service was 7-10am, arrived at 9.20am (Sunday) and there was hardly anything left, no bacon, no sausage, no beans. The poor lad who was working (on his own) was running around like a headless chicken, eventually brought out 6 rashes of bacon and some sausages at about 9.45. Last time we stayed here it was a similar story at breakfast but hoped that that had been a one off (obvs not) We will stay here again as the hotel itself is nice and its location is brilliant but will probably not pay for breakfast and just go to Wetherspoons at the top of the street. Such a shame.
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Louise
25 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are great, rooms are lovely - there was a fan in the room but could do with air conditioning given the weather and heat we seem to be having nowadays. Otherwise, no complaints
Staff are great, rooms are lovely - there was a fan in the room but could do with air conditioning given the weather and heat we seem to be having nowadays. Otherwise, no complaints
10
Victor
29 Mar 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Friendly staff, clean room. Great location close to transit and train station.
Friendly staff, clean room. Great location close to transit and train station.
10
NIGEL
19 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes
Yes
10
Michael
2 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
No problems
No problems
2
Ben
19 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Dreadful from start to finish. 2nd night, cancelled
Dreadful from start to finish. 2nd night, cancelled
FAQs about Mercure Darlington King's Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 5 per night.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional features may include accessible bathrooms.
How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Darlington, just a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 7 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre. It is also 14.6 miles from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.3 miles from Raby Castle.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 108.30767406616211USD
- 2026-09-05: 185.78869865722655USD
- 2026-09-06: 71.94733974380493USD
- 2026-09-07: 82.4594USD
- 2026-09-08: 74.75699966583252USD
- 2026-09-09: 74.75699966583252USD
- 2026-09-10: 77.47089672088623USD
- 2026-09-11: 79.82441704101562USD
- 2026-09-12: NO DATA
- 2026-09-13: 60.91943595809936USD
- 2026-09-14: 97.70097626190186USD
- 2026-09-15: 112.42398430480957USD
- 2026-09-16: 114.94233283233642USD
- 2026-09-17: 88.83543035430908USD
- 2026-09-18: 90.51116312103271USD
- 2026-09-19: 112.64348351745605USD
- 2026-09-20: 59.77001130065918USD
- 2026-09-21: 90.23472454376221USD
- 2026-09-22: 95.40213580780029USD
- 2026-09-23: 90.23472454376221USD
- 2026-09-24: 79.87992095947266USD
- 2026-09-25: 79.87992095947266USD
- 2026-09-26: 90.23472454376221USD
- 2026-09-27: 59.77001130065918USD
- 2026-09-28: 90.23472454376221USD
- 2026-09-29: 112.64348351745605USD
- 2026-09-30: 112.64348351745605USD
- 2026-10-01: 111.55247354431152USD
- 2026-10-02: 99.03257410125732USD
- 2026-10-03: 178.71623767089844USD
- 2026-10-04: 59.19655941772461USD
- 2026-10-05: 94.47988822784424USD
- 2026-10-06: 121.80762881011962USD
- 2026-10-07: 121.80762881011962USD
- 2026-10-08: 95.41213076629639USD
- 2026-10-09: 85.05732718200683USD
- 2026-10-10: 98.98033981018067USD
- 2026-10-11: 69.37519299774169USD
- 2026-10-12: 94.40263109741211USD
- 2026-10-13: 122.98829214324951USD
- 2026-10-14: 123.03826693572998USD
- 2026-10-15: 95.40213580780029USD
- 2026-10-16: 79.90990583496094USD
- 2026-10-17: 100.02981045227051USD
- 2026-10-18: 64.95740805130005USD
- 2026-10-19: 85.08731205749511USD
- 2026-10-20: 100.0398054107666USD
- 2026-10-21: 99.99982557678223USD
- 2026-10-22: 79.88991591796875USD
- 2026-10-23: 85.08731205749511USD
- 2026-10-24: 100.02981045227051USD
- 2026-10-25: 64.94741309280396USD
- 2026-10-26: 90.2547144607544USD
- 2026-10-27: 100.02981045227051USD
- 2026-10-28: 100.0398054107666USD
- 2026-10-29: 85.08731205749511USD
- 2026-10-30: 85.08731205749511USD
- 2026-10-31: 100.0398054107666USD
- 2026-11-01: 70.13480984344483USD
- 2026-11-02: 95.43212068328857USD
- 2026-11-03: 123.02827197723389USD
- 2026-11-04: 123.02827197723389USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
- Secured self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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