Situated in the historic market town of Darlington, the newly refurbished Mercure Darlington King's Hotel boasts 83 bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, and limited, secure, parking with additional charge. Each room at The Mercure Darlington has a modern look and features an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen TV. There are 2 restaurants and bars on site where guests can enjoy a varied cocktail menu, wine selection and specialities made of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Continental and full English breakfasts are served daily. With easy access to main roads and the A1 motorway, this hotel also is within easy reach of the North York Moors National Park, 40 miles away. Durham is 30 minutes' drive from the property, Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough 25 minutes, and Newton Aycliffe 20 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was exceptionally clean, staff were really friendly, central location right in heart of centre, got upgraded to bridal suite it was amazing
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cleanliness of hotel. The staff were brilliant
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We got a free upgrade to the bridal suite staff were amazing. Made our stay extra special
  • Jamielea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a nice location but noisy from outside room was great just bit confusing to get to
  • Chelsie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were fantastic, really lovely and chatty when waiting at the bar, had really good suggestions when asking for certain shops around the local area.
  • Kevin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Breakfast tasted realy good, the location was right in de City, staff was realy nice. The room cleaning was every day realy good.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything I have stated there about 10 times this year and always excellent
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Smart and overall well kept nice decor. Good location & views. Easy check in. Quirky layout.
  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds are always comfy. Rooms are a decent size. always clean bathrooms too
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bed was really comfy Staff were friendly and helpful Location was good

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Kings Grill
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Mercure Darlington King's Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £5 per day.
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Mercure Darlington King's Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 4 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    4 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Mercure Darlington King's Hotel

    • Check-in at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Mercure Darlington King's Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Kings Grill

    • Guests staying at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • Room options at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel include:

      • Double

    • Mercure Darlington King's Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Mercure Darlington King's Hotel is 550 yards from the centre of Darlington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.