Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Business centre

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

Map
9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW
  • Darlington Civic Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Raby Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Northern Echo Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Darlington

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel puts you in the heart of Darlington, within just a 10-minute stroll of St Cuthbert Church and Darlington Civic Theatre. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. .The restaurant, Carriages, serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. 4638 square feet (431 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Darlington hotel, you'll be 23.5 km (14.6 mi) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

What's nearby

  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Raby Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Northern Echo Arena - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Croft Circuit - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tanners Hall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Dragon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Darlington - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4638 square feet (431 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified 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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • 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 a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Darlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and 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.

Languages

English

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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 parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 10 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)

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 10 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 aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel on 30 Mar 2025 start from AU$125.70, including 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.

Is parking available at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yep, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel has a secured self car park for GBP 5 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 830 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Coln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, Room small but OK, would have preferred a slightly larger bed size. Evening food excellent, breakfast OK.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A tired bed for a tired head
Staff were very friendly helpful and rooms clean, but hotel overall had a tired feel about it. Bathroom was freezing cold as no heating in it, carpet had rucked up and lighting in room was poor making for a dull room. Bar was really understocked and I felt for the staff that they didn't have drinks available that you would commonly find in a bar (prompting the embarrassed comment from one of them that they have repeatedly requested new stocks but they never appear).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, especially housekeeper
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

andrew

Business traveller
Hotel room was very tired with stains on walls and paint missing. Hotel bar had no red wine by the glass or brandy, had to use the pub across the road
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hnin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the Mercure team for an excellent stay in Darlington. Thank you inparticular to Karl - for being helpful giving us directions for keeping dry and finding our way round Darlington. Merry christmas to you all.xx
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend away
Good value for money in town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent al round.
Great. Really nice friendly and attentive staff. Fast check in and check out. Comfortable and quiet room. Good breakfast in quite a grand dining room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hayden

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent hotel overall however, the big let down was the that the radiators could not be turned off forcing us to have the windows open. Normally this isn’t the end of the world however with the city centre location, there was lots of noise made by drunk people and a bell from a local church every hour. Tap strangely did not get cold either.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. Breakfast was great. Room was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minori

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's located in the very centre of the town. A short walk to the many restaurants, pubs and shopping. The staff are very friendly. I enjoyed my 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were welcoming on arrival. Great location, although we were on noisy side(entrance). More tea/coffee needed in room. Didn't realise at time. Bed really comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room needs to have some repair work. Window locked open double glazing ineffective. Breakfast appeared to be reheated and no orange juice. Would not stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value hotel in the town centre.
Good value hotel, fairly good rooms for 3 star level hotel Safe underground parking and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024