Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Room service
Housekeeping

Explore the area

9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW

Raby Castle
‪7 min walk‬
Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
‪13 min walk‬
The Northern Echo Arena
‪4 min drive‬
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offers 83 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Darlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Cuthbert Church. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Free WiFi
Enjoy international cuisine at Carriages, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
Just a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 6 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4638 square feet (431 square meters) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Darlington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Carriages - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Kings Head - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Secured parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Carriages
Kings Head

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop

Business services

4,638 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
Secured self parking fee: GBP 5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Simon

23 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

23 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great stay ! Excellent location and even got a free pint for my birthday !

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filippo

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

22 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No hot water and noisy

"Hot" water in the bathroom was barely warmer than the cold, making a shower unbearable. Lots of noise from TVs in neighbouring rooms, doors slamming, and housekeeping banging on doors at 8am

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very convenient for shopping, transport and visiting family. Very friendly staff

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

18 Jan 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

17 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller

15 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bailey

14 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

11 Jan 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller

10 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

4 night business trip

Room was not very warm in this very cold snap weather. Decoration getting a bit tired could do with a refresh. Breakfast is not the best, cheap sausage, fatty bacon, dry scrambled egg. However thevroom was clean and decent sized tv. Strange foisty smell in the corridor after leaving lift to 3rd floor. The price i paid was not bad to be fair. But onthe last night (Thursday) therecwas banging and clatteing of furniture from around midnight until around 2am. Workmen doing whatever they were doing and disturbing my rest.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Business traveller

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mercure Darlington

Check in was quick, parking available, they have about 18 spaces under the hotel. Room kept warm, clean and breakfast was fine. Central location so easy to walk to everything in the centre.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveller

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful with nothing too much trouble.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

8 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Travelled with group

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Super central

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

2 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall, very good

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sabry

2 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Over all good

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharron

1 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Ask at the bar on arrival for a glass of prosecco. Told there was non. Told later there some in the cellar to be brought up later. Directions to room rushed and inaccurate. Had to return to reception and request some to take me to my room. No drinking water from tap, both taps ran warm water, had to request water from reception. Car blocked in in the car park. Asked reception for support, they didn't even check if it was a staff car blocking me in. Only response was :we dont keep car reg records". Breakfast cold and condiments were shared from large pots....not very hygienic. Reception/bar staff conduct was very matter of fact. Would never stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024