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4.1 out of 5

"We won’t greeted nicely , receptionist was rude and not welcomed . Sort of demanded information, not explained how to get to the room or when dinners ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 19 Nov 2022

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
€69* Per night/room 19 May - 20 May

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner, an IHG Hotel's great location. 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
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site 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, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 10 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (5) Business (1) Couples (2) Family (1) Other (1)
3 out of 5
We won’t greeted nicely , receptionist was rude and not welcomed . Sort of demanded information, not explained how to get to the room or when dinners available. We booked dinner for 8pm as it was fully booked and was waiting for food quite a while( 45 min ) we came around 6pm from Fareham 6 hours drive so we just wanted to rest really . Did not have a good sleep due to noise outside - seems like a door slammed or something particularly at 4am . In the morning our TV wasn’t working but was ok in the previous evening. We came to attend pass out parade in Catterick for our son and unfortunately did not have a good time at the hotel .

Posted by on 19 Nov 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Nov 2022 by Craig Ponsford

Thank you for taking the opportunity to review your recent stay Olena. However, I am sorry to hear that you encountered a few issues during your stay. I hope that someone was available to look into the problem with the TV as it seems strange that it was working ok the previous night. I am also sorry that you were disturbed by other guests during the night, our nights team endeavour to make sure that all our guests are respectful of other guests staying in the hotel when moving around on the bedroom corridors.

5 out of 5
Unexpectedly high quality hotel for its location. We always use it as stop off on long journey but would be excellent for longer stays in the area.

Posted by on 20 Oct 2019

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5 out of 5

Central location

Pros: Every thing
Cons: They only give one carton of Orange juice plus one kit Kat in t h e room and two bottles of water , we think an extra juice and kit Kat would be good
Location: Near to A1,and motorway
Excellent food, room clean and comfy, staff couldn't do enough to make our stay better

Posted by , from Manchester on 18 Dec 2017

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5 out of 5
Stayed at hotel to break long trip. Excellent qualit hotel next to motorway.

Posted by on 21 May 2017

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5 out of 5

Weekend visit

I would commend this hotel highly. From the outside the hotel doesn't look inspiring, but inside it was a clean modern décor throughout and our room had been recently refurbished. There was a good full and hearty English and/or continental breakfast with cold meats or fruits, so we only ate again in the evening. We tried the bar menu twice using room service and the food was very good, especially the chicken and chorizo salad. There is also an attached leisure centre with a decent pool as well as sauna and steam room. This was also very well run and organised. There probably was more facilities available but we did not use these. I also wanted to mention that the staff were very good, helpful and attentive, which also contributed to us enjoying our stay. With Richmond only 3-4 miles away, I think that this hotel is a well kept secret !

Posted by on 21 Jan 2017

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2 out of 5

Traveller from manchester

Pros: The location
Cons: The way they deal with complaints.
Location: Great access to the A1.
The hotel it's self was clean, we had room 111, we was told this room would be nice and quite, as it's just of the front of the hotel, all we could hear was a sound of a generator all night , we mentioned this to the lady on reception, but nothing was done ,we only stayed the one night, could not wait to get home to get some sleep.

Posted by , from Manchester on 30 Dec 2016

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4 out of 5

Very good stay thank you.

The rooms were nice & good value for the price but the staff made the stay, they could not have been more helpful & friendly

Posted by on 19 Apr 2016

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4 out of 5

Holiday Inn Scotch Corner

Highly recommend this hotel. Rooms always clean and comfortable. Staff always lovely. The bar and restaurant has great food

Posted by on 16 Mar 2015

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4 out of 5

Good business trip

Having read reviews on the hotel I was sceptical about what I would discover but the location was exactly wher I needed to be for business. I shouldn't have worried as everything was excellent,the room, the staff and the food so I don't know why other people have given this hotel a bad review.

Posted by on 20 Jun 2012

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4 out of 5

Super nettes Personal

Pros: Das tolle Schwimmbad. Gute Betten
Cons: Vielleicht eine bessere Brot Auswahl beim Frühstück (Vollkornbrot) Fön im Bad fehlt.
Location: Naja,,,, die Lage. Großbaustelle vor der Haustür.Aber da kann das Hotel ja nichts dafür. Bei geschlossenem Fenster konnte man schlafen.
Da wir sehr wenig Englisch sprechen,waren wir auf die Mithilfe des Pesonal angewiesen. Alle haben sofort langsam gesprochen und haben sich mühe gegeben uns alles zu erklären. Leider sprach keiner Deutsch. Wir waren mit unserem 6 jährigen Enkel dort, wenn ich es nicht verstanden habe konnte er helfen (er spricht Englisch)

Posted by , from Detmold on 25 Feb 2017

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About the Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner, an IHG Hotel

Location Junction A1 / A66, Richmond, England DL10 6NR

Property Features

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 300 square feet (28 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner, an IHG Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free. This Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 300 sq ft of conference space
  • 28 sq. m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner, an IHG Hotel offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Pillow options
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily.

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

On-site venue No. 2 – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged 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.

  • Pilates classes on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fitness classes on site

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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, 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

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, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

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: from 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.

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn A1 Scotch Corner
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  • Scotch Corner Holiday Inn
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You should know

  • 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).

Awards & 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.

  • Green Tourism Programme
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