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Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Indoor pool
A staircase with a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and a white wall.
A brick building with a central entrance, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a patterned wall, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a shower area.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

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

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A hotel room with a glass desk, a wooden chair, a bed with white linens, a mirror, and a lamp.

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a patterned wall, and a window with curtains.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a hot tub are onsite.
Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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 center.

Children 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 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 lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite 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 children's 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 300 square feet (28 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG also features a fitness center, 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 buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Onsite venue #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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
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.
  • Cribs (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: 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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious with cozy bed, had restful sleep. They have a nice bar and restaurant and starbucks cafe which was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the whole experience was exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff very friendly nothing too much trouble. Nice clean room, bed comfortable. Just a bit noisy from road traffic, otherwise would have been an excellent stay. Food really nice, and reasonable choices for vegetarians.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location venue. Staff friendly and helpful. Good breakfast choice. Decor in room was tired; bathroom needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Nice rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel, friendly staff and ideal location for us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay and food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

8/10 Good

Nidhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Food was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon p

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eady stop over, excellent bar and food. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was dated and not very clean. No heating in bathroom. Dinner was good however, a huge improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Amenities
Restaurant choice good and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025