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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A formal dining room with green upholstered chairs, a chandelier, and patterned wallpaper.
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Daily English breakfast for a fee
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW
  • Place, Darlington Civic Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Darlington

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Raby Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 28 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 11 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tanners Hall (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tubwell Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Yard Tapas Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

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.

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.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a ballroom.
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.
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.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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.

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 self 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • 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 provided

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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.

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
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

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 970 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problems
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dreadful from start to finish. 2nd night, cancelled
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and very good staff that we saw were very courteous abd helpfyl. Expecially the lady doing breakfast both mornings. She was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good, helpful and friendly ,room was clean and did appreciate the upgrade ,good convenient location for the purpose of our stay ,very happy customers and would recommend this hotel ,especially the good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The towels were stained, many staff were rude and there were multiple holes in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room. Hotel very central. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, room and staff - bar area a bit dull and breakfast ending at 9-30am is ridiculous!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bang in the middle of town. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Omer

Average hotel, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room and general hotel was tired, staff nice, breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes great stay great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Breakfast was lovely, with a wide and varied choice of items. The room was very cosy, and the hotel is bang in the town centre, so very convenient for all that has Darlington has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Room was very clean and modern. Was kept awake most of night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff and enjoyable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leora

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in room 329 from 19 September - 22 September. There was no showerhead installed in the bathroom so I couldn't take a shower for the entirety of my stay. When I asked about it I was told that I should have been informed that the room was bath only at check-in, but I wasn’t and was given no alternative options. I was told I should receive some sort of refund and though I directly emailed management through the email address I was given by reception, I heard nothing back. I reached out to Accor, who told me they also contacted management, and never heard back from them. Finally I escalated to communicating with Expedia directly, who reached out to the hotel, and management refused to issue any refund at all, despite me being told by two different employees that I would receive some sort of compensation. It's incredibly frustrating that someone not having access to a shower for 72 hours has just been deemed as a non-issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean & comfortable. Would like a south facing room next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Not a lot to say about it really served it's purpose all staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025