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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Darlington with 2 restaurants and bars

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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, in the city's heart, blends stylish accommodations with eco-consciousness. Enjoy diverse international dishes at two on-site restaurants, relax with drinks at two bars, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW

What's nearby

  • St Cuthbert Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Raby Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Darlington Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pennyweight - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Tanners Hall (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Upscale hotel in the city center
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars, and a business center at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and international cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A ballroom, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Laundry services, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 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 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 5 per night

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
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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Darlington Kings Hotel
Kings Darlington
Mercure Darlington Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Darlington, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church, Darlington Civic Theatre, and Raby Castle. Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and The Darlington Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km). Darlington Station is 11 minutes by foot and North Road Darlington Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 951 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes great stay great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Breakfast was lovely, with a wide and varied choice of items. The room was very cosy, and the hotel is bang in the town centre, so very convenient for all that has Darlington has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean & comfortable. Would like a south facing room next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited Parking at the hotel but only 5mins walk away 24hr under cover parking for £10 for 24hrs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very limited parking, creaky floors, good staff and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in the center so very walkable, close to all the shops and restaurants. Easy check-in/out. Also the shower gel, shampoo and handwash smelled divine. Would definitely use this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
The room i stayed in was ok but some refurbishment is required. A good place to stay with a shopping center and and shops to visit and i would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Liked: Amenities
Very clean friendly staff, close to all amenities, stayed before will stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
2 night enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent one night here as part of an extensive vacation. The hotel was in a perfect location and offered comfortable rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hind

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

Darlington stay

Good location but because it is central it is also noisy being able to hear the outside, so be prepared for street/town central noise. Greatful that a fan was already provided in the room. Very helpful staff and Easy to check in and out. A good stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

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

BTCC Stayover

Very small double room, quite dated but clean and functional. OK for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Paint peeling in bathroom. Very noisy pigeons on window ledge outside which was full of pigeon droppings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everthing was perfect. A family visit in a great location to meet everyone. Nothing was to much trouble. The staff are friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room, friendly staff, and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Narbi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbearably hot

Tired rooms and I be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price, very pleasant staff, nice rooms, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

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

Ok but tired…

Tired hotel, room clean and serviceable but very very hot. Parking was no issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable but dated. Could do with some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, clean tidy and staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Darlington

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

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

City centre good hotel.

Hotel is situauted in an ideal location, right in the centre. Parking at the hotel is very limited with only 21 spaces available under the hotel. That is 21 spaces if everyone parked within the lines and didn't have a car that is as wide as 1 and a half spaces. The rooms are compact but ideal for a stopover and kept very clean while the bathroom was compact, the shower was good and it had a bath so my wife was happy.The breakfast was good and buffet style, so eat what you want. We only went to the bar once and it was very good, bar staff were polite and chatty and the seating was very comfortable. Overall the hotel is good with staff being very good with any requests and very polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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