Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (2136 reviews)
A1/A66 Junction , Scotch Corner , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpfulness of staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Food quality concerns
Cold bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Some reviewers mentioned dirty sheets and unclean tables, indicating concerns over cleanliness.
Service
9
Multiple guests highlighted helpful and friendly staff during their stay.
Location
8.54
The location received positive feedback for being convenient for travel.
Room Quality
7.99
Most rooms were considered spacious and comfortable, despite some mentioning cold temperatures.
Amenities
8.52
Facilities like the swimming pool and leisure center were positively noted.
Value for Money
8.48
Guests felt the offerings, especially half-board options, provided good value.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Mixed reviews on food quality, with concerns over some items being poor.
Overall Experience
8
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay, with several highlighting the festive decorations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:17

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner boasts an ideal location at the A1/A66 junction, providing easy access to various nearby cities.

Leisure Facilities
Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the Active Life Leisure Centre, featuring a swimming pool, fitness centre, hot tub, and beauty therapies for ultimate relaxation.

Modern Amenities
Each en-suite room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, and tea/coffee-making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and leisure at Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that children under 16 years may not use the swimming pool at certain times.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

Please note that extra beds and cots can only be accommodated in the Executive Rooms.

Please note that children under 16 years may not use the swimming pool at certain times. Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be pre-authorized prior to arrival of the first night charge, for non-arrival and cancellation purposes. Please note that extra beds and cots can only be accommodated in the King Executive Room & King Sofa Bed Room.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2136 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 9
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8
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Lynn couple gb
8
Perfect for long distance travel overnight stop
Pros:

Convenient for stopover

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Marcella couple gb
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
4
Functional.
Pros:

Food in the bar area is always decent. Had a nice steak. Location. Chargers

Cons:

Many of the rooms are dated, and have no heating in the bathrooms. Avoid those rooms in winter! Condensation, cold, no way of drying towels.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Got in room earlier

Cons:

Kettle was very noisy

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
Amazing staff and food
Pros:

Location , staff , food all brilliant

Cons:

Only the stair carpet

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
8
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Breakfast good selection, very helpful staff

Cons:

Shower water cold to lukewarm

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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laura family_with_children gb
7
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Luke family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple gb
8
Good hotel for rest on A1 or to visit local towns
Pros:

Comfy bed, convenient location (we stayed to attend a wedding nearby). 10-15 mins to local town of Richmond which is very nice, also near Darlington etc so very handy for the area. The food in the bar was really nice too. Room/bed very clean. Staff were nice, facilities were great. A classic holiday inn tbf where you know what to expect and it’s a pleasant stay.

Cons:

Only a few tiny things e.g. few broken/damaged things in room like the lampshades, bathroom extractor fan didn’t seem very efficient (maybe broken?) ans carpets in hallway quite worn, in the bar area you could smell the downstairs toilets quite strongly which was a bit offputting! Nothing major though, and we’d happily stay again!

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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scott solo_traveller gb
5
Disappointing that they give out rooms like this
Pros:

Great location. Nice bar.

Cons:

My room was very tired/ broken tiles in the bathroom and a shower that you literally couldn’t shower in due to the curved shower rail.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Rhodana solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room was nice and the bed was comfy

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Becky family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Edgars solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Becky family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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348dankaz Couples London, England
2
Parking fines & clueless staff
Pros:

stayed here for 1 night in February 2026. We we're looking for a hotel with parking. Duly advised reception on check-in that we had a car in the car park and was asked to enter our registration number on the check-in form. Days later received a £100 parking charge from their car park operator.

Tried to contact hotel reception about it, but after repeated attempts. No answer. Prompted to leave a message 'after the tone' but no answer machine. just returns to the options announcement. completely unable to contact the hotel!!!! Beware. If you have any problems, then they do NOT answer their phone.

On another note. The evening of arrival the lady at reception recommended a local pub.... "only 5 minutes walk away". We headed off in the pitch dark along unlit roads. Actually took 25 minutes only to find that the pub had closed down!!! Staff here do not have a clue. Don't register your car and recommend places that are shut down.

2026-03-03 via Tripadvisor
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george family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Perfect for what we needed
Pros:

Area

Cons:

Na

2026-03-02 via Nuitee