Mercure Darlington King's Hotel

Hotels
Mercure
8 (2925 reviews)
9-12 Priestgate , Darlington , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean comfy bed
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food options
Rude staff experience
Old bathroom fittings

Categories

Cleanliness
6.46
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues such as mold and hair in the bathroom.
Service
8.43
Majority of reviews mention friendly staff, but a few experiences highlight rudeness.
Location
9.47
Frequently praised for its central location and convenience.
Room Quality
7.42
Mixed reviews; some rooms are described as small with issues, while others were comfortable.
Amenities
7.95
Some amenities were lacking, but standard offerings were present.
Value for Money
8.41
Value mentioned for price, but some complaints about additional charges.
Food and Beverage
7.46
Breakfast was considered good, but limited drink options and missing features impacted score.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall feedback indicates a satisfactory experience with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:48

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Essential Amenities
The Mercure Darlington King's Hotel offers 83 newly refurbished bedrooms, each equipped with modern en suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs.

Gastronomic Delights
Guests can indulge in a culinary experience at the hotel's 2 restaurants and bars, featuring a diverse cocktail menu and dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy daily continental or full English breakfasts during your stay.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Conveniently located near the A1 motorway, this hotel provides easy access to various attractions including the North York Moors National Park and nearby towns like Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, and Middlesbrough. Book your stay at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 5 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 4 and older are allowed.
    Children 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2925 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.46
Service: 8.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 7.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Steve solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Isaac solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
7
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Ellie extended_group gb
5
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Trevor solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
5
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
8
Nice hotel with a long haul to rooms.
Pros:

Great room.

Cons:

Long haul to get to room.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
2
I would never stay here again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Very poor bar, no real restaurant just a handful of bar snacks, rooms were small and poorly maintained, we were booked into the wrong room initially, not welcoming and some of my fellow guests were dubious. Dont be fooled by the pictures on the web site.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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karl solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Shower

Cons:

Picked a twin room but was ment to book dobble

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Toby solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Nice and clean staff brilliant

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Lunjie solo_traveller gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

In the city center

Cons:

Too noisy, the sound insulation is very poor

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Gemma solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Good location
Nice hotel

Cons:

Poor breakfast - food barely warm , tasteless
Pre authorization of £50 on arrival

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay,
Pros:

Great location, spotlessly clean, and very polite and professional staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
8
Pros:

Good location, helpful staff

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple gb
9
Good times in Darlington
Pros:

When we stay in Darlington we normally use another hotel. We chose this one as it was cheaper so we were surprised by the breadth and quality of the breakfast. Our room was very quiet despite the city centre location across from a lively pub.

Cons:

Minor issues over our particular room. There were marks on the bath near the drain hole, the toilet roll holder was fragile and the fan didn’t come on with the light.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Mason couple gb
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee