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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW
  • Place, St Cuthbert Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Darlington Civic Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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
(49 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Darlington

Located within a 5-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Darlington Civic Theatre. This 83-room, 4-star hotel has 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges, along with free in-room WiFi.

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.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pennyweight - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Tanners Hall (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Yard Tapas Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tubwell Tap - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Administrative fee: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

This hotel in Darlington is within a 10-minute walk of Raby Castle and Darlington Civic Theatre. You'll also find Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and The Darlington Arena within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for GBP 5 per night.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as 2 bars and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

The closest major airport to Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 7.3 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel.

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 966 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, room and staff - bar area a bit dull and breakfast ending at 9-30am is ridiculous!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bang in the middle of town. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Omer

Average hotel, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room and general hotel was tired, staff nice, breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
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

Emma

Room was very clean and modern. Was kept awake most of night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff and enjoyable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leora

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in room 329 from 19 September - 22 September. There was no showerhead installed in the bathroom so I couldn't take a shower for the entirety of my stay. When I asked about it I was told that I should have been informed that the room was bath only at check-in, but I wasn’t and was given no alternative options. I was told I should receive some sort of refund and though I directly emailed management through the email address I was given by reception, I heard nothing back. I reached out to Accor, who told me they also contacted management, and never heard back from them. Finally I escalated to communicating with Expedia directly, who reached out to the hotel, and management refused to issue any refund at all, despite me being told by two different employees that I would receive some sort of compensation. It's incredibly frustrating that someone not having access to a shower for 72 hours has just been deemed as a non-issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Not a lot to say about it really served it's purpose all staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Room was great, shower excellent and overly a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for a one nights stay for work in Darlington
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable room Better value than Travelodge and friendly staff In the heart of town and handy to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. Excellent value for money. There is a car park however it is small and tight. We parked in DL1 about a 10 minute walk. Not a problem to us. Standard room has everything and decent size. We will use this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, helpful. Room dated but nice and clean Worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really could do with a bigger sign to show car park entrance. Parking prices show £20 per night for hotel guests where its actually £5, when you get to reception. Some of the carpet on the stairs are old and fraying. Small bedside light not working and cobwebs above wall light outside bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and the hotel is nice and central. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The only slight criticism was that there must have been a slight gap in the window as there was a slight whistling noise from the window.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025