Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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2 bars/lounges
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Interior entrance
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW
  • Popular LocationDarlington Civic Theatre6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRaby Castle7 min walk
  • Popular LocationDarlington Arena4 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Darlington

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel puts you in the heart of Darlington, within just a 10-minute stroll of St Cuthbert Church and Darlington Civic Theatre. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. .The restaurant, Carriages, serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. 4638 square feet (431 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Darlington hotel, you'll be 23.5 km (14.6 mi) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

What's nearby

  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Raby Castle - 7 min walk
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 13 min walk
  • Darlington Arena - 4 min drive
  • Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 11 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Tanners Hall - 4 min walk
  • The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
  • The Old English Gentleman - 3 min walk
  • The Old Yard Tapas Bar - 3 min walk
  • The Pennyweight - 3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

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

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4638 square feet (431 square metres) 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.

  • 1 building
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 4638 sq ft of conference space
  • 431 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offers 83 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Darlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and 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

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: from approximately GBP 10 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

As of 3 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel on 23 Jun 2024 start from NZ$104.02, including 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 at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yep, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel has a secured self car park for GBP 5 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 674 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 674 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 674 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a clean, comfortable stay
Overall a clean, enjoyable stay. Great central location, a nice walk from the station. Comfortable bed, lovely shower. The lighting wasn't ideal for doing make up - but I got round that. It was annoying that the TV didn't work - and this wasn't sorted despite raising it. When checking in I asked if Uber worked for getting taxi's, and I was told yes - no other info/tips offered - this turned out to be absolutely not the case, which caused me quite a lot of delay. I would have preferred a "I don't know" to false info that I trusted. Breakfast was oddly laid out in the space available - but was fresh and tasty - and the poached eggs were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stop comfortable clean and quiet room. Bought a single whisky, 15.00 very overpriced, hate being fleeced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, hotel okay.
We booked in the Mercure based on location for the centre and that couldn’t have been better. We were on the 4th floor but the lift from floor 2 to 4 was not working and it was a bit of a trek to find the room. The room was okay but a bit tired in places. The parking is very limited and although discounted and only £5 I don’t think that was mentioned when we looked at the advert. We didn’t complain about any of this as it was okay but not exceptional- only okay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but very hot room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveller
Tired
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and secure
Lovely somewhat cramped room, to achieve the view in the photo you would have to sit on the kettle. Lack of lift access made travelling with luggage harder than it might otherwise have been. Friendly staff, clean and spacious shared areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Better to just do room only stay
Stay was okay. Room was pleasant. Breakfast experience was very poor. Unclean cutlery, dirty tables and floor. One guy rushing about doing everything so service was restricted. Parking was ridiculous. If you can’t get parked you need to dangerously reverse all the way out to the main road. People parking in a poor way which means others can’t get parked next to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kwok, Altrincham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024