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Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property amenity
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Junction A1 / A66, Scotch Corner, Richmond, England, DL10 6NR
  • Place, Easby Abbey
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond Market Place
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a hot tub are on-site.
Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An indoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Easby Abbey. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 8 minutes by car from Easby Abbey and 8 minutes from Richmond Market Place
Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 300 square feet (28 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG also features a fitness centre, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 300 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.99 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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

Holiday Inn A1 Scotch Corner
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner Hotel Richmond
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner Richmond
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Scotch Corner Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner Hotel
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG Richmond
Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG Hotel Richmond

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the receptionist had booked guests in a million times and was very efficient. The young waitress who served me was originally from Kent and l recognised her accent from coming from where l used to live. My room 101 was a nice location, full view of the Scotch Corner roundabout and could see the snow and when it was clear so l could get on my way to continue my journey to Scotland. It really is in a fantastic location. Breakfast was good the chef made the best porridge in the North East so he tells me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abdurrahman

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Yes and yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was good. Bed very comfortable and huge. Staff was very good, all of them, reception, room staff and especially the breakfast staff were pleasant, helpful and friendly. The breakfast was really nice with plenty of variety. Plenty of parking. Only negatives were the condition of the bathroom, the window was unsightly as well as incredibly draughty. The wash basin waste would bubble up for long periods due to back pressure building up in the waste/soil systems within the hotel. Sometimes for an hour or so. Also a really nauseating smell especially in the foyer which hit you as you walked in - it smelled of an open sewer - we did mention this at reception, the smell disappeared after about 3 days. Hopefully this was resolved. But - we have stayed here a good few times and will still return. This hotel is convenient for many locations in the area and is still very good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness of room, breakfasr was excelkrnt, sauna and swim was great. All staff were extremely friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location if traveling to the area. Would be great if you have an EV since there are so many chargers. I didn't eat here so cannot attest to the food. Room was clean and comfy, well appointed. Quiet despite being near the motorway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and clean, check in was smooth. Breakfast was good, had food in the bar which was good. The only issue was the road noise was quite loud in the room throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Decor is getting tired and needs a refurbishment. We had a room overlooking road and road noise was loud. Bathroom felt cold as no heating and large window with no window dressing and downpipe noise. We have stayed previously with room away from the road and internal bathroom which was better. Staff were helpful and friendly and location is convenient for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff. Appreciated Spa facilities and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean and comfortable . Food good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room heating not working properly. Toilet area - no heating. TV schedule button not working Object to auto 15% on food bill and drinks in restaurant .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Polite staff, good size room and nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rude Made sraff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly adequate stay. Free room upgrade thank you, but room was quite cold and road noise disturbing, but not enough to stop a good nights sleep. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

Would Recommend

We opted for breakfast in our room and enjoyed the options we received, especially the pancakes. Everything was spotless and all the staff we welcoming and helpful. There was a cafe option as well as the restaurant which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon p

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A very different experience to what I had 3 years ago. The hotel is still very much the same however it’s starting to look tired and dated. The most disappointing part for myself was the food, last time was superb however this time a very different experience. Meatball starter is stone cold. Medium steak was severed blue. The ribeye burger lacked a lot of love.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025