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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Darlington

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Indoor wedding
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW
  • Place, St Cuthbert Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Darlington

City center retreat .Your stay at this Darlington hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church and Darlington Civic Theatre. Also, Raby Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Cuthbert Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Raby Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Darlington Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Darlington
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 business-friendly 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

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. 

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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel to the airport?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is 7.4 mi (20-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel on Jan 16, 2026 start from $43.63, excluding 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.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have a pool?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have a restaurant?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is home to Carriages, which features international cuisine.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel to downtown Darlington?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Darlington.

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 958 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bathroom needs an upgrade. Toilet roll holder hanging off the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rohan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very limited parking, creaky floors, good staff and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John, London

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

E J

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is tired. The staff were seeking to do a good job, but it was not happening. In the evening a receipt could not be produced for my meal and I am still awaiting it being emailed despite assurances it would be available and sent to me. The service at breakfast was similarly failing. Coffee cups ran out and took 10 mins to replenish. Orange juice ran out and not replenished. No white bread as order had not arrived. Staff were trying, but there was no evidence of effective supervision and they did not seem to have the resources to work with. Absolutely not in accordance with the accor hotels vision statement on the stairs!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Clean and comfortable but nothing special !

The hotel room was clean and tidy. The beds are extremely comfortable. The room itself was extremely small and having to get 2 lifts to your room is absolutely crazy in my opinion for a hotel of this size. Overall I believe the hotel is “not bad” but it’s certainly nothing special. If anything I believe the price paid for one night was a little steep all things considering.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

C

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

Great location

Great location in the city centre. Room fairy spacious with high ceiling (#429) - stayed 29/8/25 - 31/8/25 Decor throughout quite good and well maintained for standard of hotel. Bed very springy however and not that comfortable at all. Needs changing. Good selection of breakfast items and presented nicely. Also great coffee machine. Manual hot water dispenser is temperamental and it takes an age to dispense water for tea. Reception team friendly and very welcoming. However their knowledge of local electrical charging points is limited. Suggested Morrison car park 1.5 miles away when we found far closer points in local car park. Also when I asked about local things to do I was told "Drinking". Maybe it's a northern thing.... I don't know. Overall a good hotel and would consider it again. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in the center so very walkable, close to all the shops and restaurants. Easy check-in/out. Also the shower gel, shampoo and handwash smelled divine. Would definitely use this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

john

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

City centre good hotel.

Hotel is situauted in an ideal location, right in the centre. Parking at the hotel is very limited with only 21 spaces available under the hotel. That is 21 spaces if everyone parked within the lines and didn't have a car that is as wide as 1 and a half spaces. The rooms are compact but ideal for a stopover and kept very clean while the bathroom was compact, the shower was good and it had a bath so my wife was happy.The breakfast was good and buffet style, so eat what you want. We only went to the bar once and it was very good, bar staff were polite and chatty and the seating was very comfortable. Overall the hotel is good with staff being very good with any requests and very polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hind

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

Darlington stay

Good location but because it is central it is also noisy being able to hear the outside, so be prepared for street/town central noise. Greatful that a fan was already provided in the room. Very helpful staff and Easy to check in and out. A good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall tired and dated

Overall a tired hotel in need of refurbishment. The room wasn't properly cleaned as there was opened tea packets and stained cups in the room. Not cold drinking water in the room, only hot water from both taps. Had to head to reception to get a drink of water in the middle of the night. Tiny room, overly hot, bed was uncomfortable and dipped in the middle. Breakfast wasn't great either, no staff when we got there, so had to wait around. When we got in, they'd ran out of loads of food, no pasties, no beans, no bacon, no mushrooms etc ..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Narbi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbearably hot

Tired rooms and I be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
The room i stayed in was ok but some refurbishment is required. A good place to stay with a shopping center and and shops to visit and i would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Caleb

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

Came here for a work stay 2 nights Hotel staff at reception were Lovley but room was not nice atall had someone’s mouldy Chinese left over in the fridge, hair in the bathtub when I arrived the toilet roll holder was hanging off the room being a work stay I said nothing but I wasn’t impressed with the quality of the room and won’t stay there again
Chinese
Hair in bathtub
Toilet holder
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
'Premium Rooms' were dirty, toilets had poo in them upon arrival. AC broken.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025