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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Indoor wedding
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

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 center, 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 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.

Our customers tell us 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 7 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

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 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
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 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. 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

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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Omer

Average hotel, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes great stay great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DR A C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very enjoyable stay. The staff on reception were extremely helpful and breakfast was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable room Better value than Travelodge and friendly staff In the heart of town and handy to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room. Hotel very central. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Room was great, shower excellent and overly a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bang in the middle of town. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for a one nights stay for work in Darlington
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Liked: Amenities
Very clean friendly staff, close to all amenities, stayed before will stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lee

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
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Not a lot to say about it really served it's purpose all staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
2 night enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price, very pleasant staff, nice rooms, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent one night here as part of an extensive vacation. The hotel was in a perfect location and offered comfortable rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, helpful. Room dated but nice and clean Worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gloria

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

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