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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
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
2 bars/lounges
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance

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, Darlington Civic Theatre
    ‪6 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
(5 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

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

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 Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel on Dec 14, 2025 start from $46.1, 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.

Reviews

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 947 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
W/C didn't work, toilet roll holder hanging off wall, bathroom door was able to close, peeling paint. i have photos and video of all the above, which I will be forwarding on to the hotel management
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Breakfast is good, but SKIP DINNER!

Paid extra for half-board. Upon check-in, the young lady on reception did not understand what half-board meant. After attenpting to explaing to her that it meant both dinner and breakfast, she did not believe me, and had to go and check with a senior member of staff. She then said I hadn't paid extra for half-board according to my booking, so I had to go on the app and show her that we had indeed paid for half-board. Finally, after she accepted the fact I had dinner paid for, I was given a severley limited menu, to which I chose Chilli con carne. It came in a bowl, stodgy, slightly cold, and extremely unappealing, as you can see from the image below. It was bland and quite frankly, I wouldn't have served this to my dog. The manager, Maria, wasn't in until this morning when I checked out so I complained and she agreed that the dinner service was unacceptable, and that we should complain to Hotels.com. I did however enjoy the breakfast, which was miles better than the dinner service.
Unacceptable dinner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were on the third floor extemely noisy with kids running down the corridors until late at night sometimes banging on doors as passing, floors in corridors creaky so heard everyone passing during the night, we were in room 369 didn't get no sleep could hear the loud music/noise/arguing and fighting from outside the red lion opposite the property as windows even though they were shut let in all the noise will stick to our regular bannatynes in future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable but dated. Could do with some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

2/10 Terrible

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To many pubs aroumd and noisy . No aircon or fans so you have to open tiny window . Smell of room is weird . Overall bad experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

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

Not worth the money

Check in was somewhat haphazard, not sure on breakfast times and parking charges and how it worked? Noisy throughout the night from surrounding pub/karaoke bar with the obligatory screaming and swearing from customers entering or leaving added with the local clock tower chiming on the hour made for a broken nights sleep. On the plus side the hotel corridors themselves seem very quiet. Room itself was very stuffy with no air con so window had to be open constantly which led to other issues relating to pigeon 💩 that blew in and onto the carpet which is a massive health risk. Bathroom was of a poor standard and not what we would have expected for the price paid ( see pictures for both these issues ) Breakfast was good with lots of choice and staff were lovely/polite. Would I stay there again? Definite no, we’d choice the premier inn or even a Travelodge.
Pigeon poo on window sill and directly outside which blows in onto carpet.
Bathroom panel is poor state after what looks like a repair?
Bathroom ceiling stained and in poor state.
Pigeon poo on floor that had blown in from open window. This was all round the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

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

BTCC Stayover

Very small double room, quite dated but clean and functional. OK for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everthing was perfect. A family visit in a great location to meet everyone. Nothing was to much trouble. The staff are friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but tired…

Tired hotel, room clean and serviceable but very very hot. Parking was no issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing in every way.

The hotel is tired, no frills and pretty basic. We had an upgraded room, which was as disappointing as the carpet in the room was lifting in areas, the walls were damaged and had areas of damp lifting the paint. The bathroom was dated but functional. Breakfast was definitely not up to expectations as the self service coffee machine was broken, they’d ran out of yoghurt, eggs and beans so we made to with what was available as the one lady working seemed stressed already. Upon leaving I popped to the toilet off the bar area to find the toilet leaking and the floor was puddled with water. All in all, not an ideal stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were nice, few amenities in room. Lifts had had work done, floors of lifts and carpets near lifts, full of left debris. Unable to open windows on hot evening however fan I provided in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast sunday was crazy. Room warm and dirty. Elevators did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025