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Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner, an IHG Hotel sits near Richmond Market Place offering a true retreat. Guests unwind in the wellness facilities before joining a Pilates class or hitting the gym. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff create a comfortable home base.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Junction A1 / A66, Scotch Corner, Richmond, England, DL10 6NR

What's nearby

  • Easby Abbey - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Richmond Market Place - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Richmond Castle - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Richmond Falls - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Croft Circuit - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 15 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ralph Fitz Randal (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mainsgill Farm Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amontola - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Richmond Market Place
Located close to Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle, Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG provides a hair salon, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Fitness classes and Pilates classes are offered at the gym; Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG also has a business center and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 movies
  • 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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.99 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG located?

Situated in Richmond, this eco-certified hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Richmond Castle, Richmond Market Place, and Easby Abbey. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Croft Circuit are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maura

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

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

8/10 Good

Joe

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

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was on the cold side and the bread tasted stale
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to park and a convenient location, would definitely use again, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a limited menu available in the restaurant which was a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable, the springs of the mattress was felt fully when my stepson was trying to sleep. A new thicker mattress is required. He never got any sleep and ended coming into bed with us. Spoilt what would have been a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for attending a wedding at Middleton Lodge
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Junior

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for work and thought it served the purpose. Although thought the good options could be better. It was clean with decent gym facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was ok but the bar staff were very inattentive. It took a while to get served as the staff member disappeared for quite some time just as I arrived and then continued with what she was doing despite a few people were waiting. There was not much left to choose from at breakfast even though there was a while left before finishing time and some later arrivals were not treated very politely. This was luckily not my experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Amenities
Hotel nice and central. Rooms comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Decent hotel, comfy room, good breakfast, good dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Lovely staff, excellent room, spotlessly clean. Lovely meal in the restaurant quite reasonably priced. Reception staff very knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Went to visit my son and stayed here it was lovely nice clean beds comfy we also had food while there and was delicious will definitely using this hotel everytime i go visit my son I also had the breakfast in my room everything fresh. I honestly dont have 1 complaint would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oct 2024

Excellent location and good value for money for a overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Had a lovely stay. Quiet hotel with good staff. Leisure facilities are a bonus and overall the stay was value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel. Would definitely stay again.

Fantastic hotel. Pool isn’t in the actual hotel so we didn’t try it, but the hotel is great. Very clean, very helpful staff, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Okay, pricey for what you get.

Nice hotel downstairs, rooms a little dated Reception staff not overly friendly. Spa staff nice but it shuts at 5. 45pm which is a shame as on a wk nd it would be nice to chill after a meal. Corridors noisy with drunks coming back from Richmond presumably,so bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean but a little dated. Peeling paint in the bathroom and a very low toilet! A busy hotel so don't expect a quiet stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our half way stop .

It's a lovely hotel staff were all very good and friendly, we felt that the bed could have been more comfortable, the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired hotel

Bedrooms very tired. Poor lighting in the bathroom and extractor fan didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Conveniently located hotel

For travellers going north and south it is conveniently located on the A. Nice enough and did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you can avoid this hotel, I'd recommend you did, we changed rooms because the first one was tiny plus the base of the bed was filthy, second room bigger but bed was like something that came off Noahs Ark, talk about passion killer, the bed squeaked just by looking at it, back broke as it was so uncomfortable, meal was horrible. We had booked for 2 nights but left after the first, when checking out noone wanted to know why we were leaving a day early,honestly stay clear.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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