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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property

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Formal gatherings take place in this elegant space, surrounded by white chairs, a central fireplace, and a large mirror.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a bar area, comfortable seating, and a dining table.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
Guests are greeted in a welcoming reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk and comfortable seating.
Relax in a classic room with comfortable seating, a wooden door, and a touch of sophistication.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW
  • Raby Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Darlington Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
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 centre 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 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.

Our customers tell us that 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 on foot from Darlington Civic Theatre
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Carriages – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Kings Head – This restaurant specialises 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 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

  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 English breakfast: from 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.
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

  • 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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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 882 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl, Sheffield

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovley hotel very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the station and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, clean tidy and staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice enough room, and breakfast was good, but the room was frustrating: toilet continuously flushing throughout the night, and broken spikes outside the window, meaning an early wake up call by the resident pigeons!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room, friendly staff, and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gezon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lady on reception put us miles away with lift no working to 3rd floor . Hotel did not seem busy so why
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in Darlington, the hotel was very clean and staff were brilliant. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Blair

Business traveller

Meh

Front desk were fine. Room was ok. Parking extremely tight spaces. The meal I ordered was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thompson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025