9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NW, United Kingdom
#12 of 14 hotels in Darlington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2145 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 January 2024
Joanne
United KingdomLighting in the room very subdued, could do with a brighter light available.
Excellent location, great staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomBed was not comfortable, there was a dip in the middle which made for a restless night. Breakfast choice was poor for the price. I ordered the scotch pancakes to be told there wasnt any so i ordered the porridge which was quite frank unedible so i ended up paying £15 for a cup of coffe and 2 toast. I would not have the breakfast again.
Staff were friendly
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Dorothy
United KingdomIt was difficult to get into by road and the car park was very difficult.
It was smart, clean and fresh with all facilities needed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Helen
United KingdomEvening meal could have been more choices.
Lovely full breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Peaceful hotel and very comfortable bed. Very roomy shower.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Cathryn
United KingdomIt’s not a dislike and it didn’t affect my stay as I travelled alone, but there wasn’t much floor space around the bed. May be worth considering if travelling as a couple or for longer than one night, but it wouldn’t put me off.
Clean and comfortable room. I requested a quiet room and I wasn’t disturbed at all.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Robert
IrelandLovely hotel, all areas seem to have been refreshed to a very good standard great location and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Rose
United KingdomThe lift was out of order between the 2nd and 3rd floor, which was an inconvenieance, as my mother in law has a heart condition. However, a room change was offered, but the alternative room only had a shower.
Cosy room, with ensuite bath. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Chris
United KingdomThe room was tired, looked dated and really needs an update.
The communal areas were to a high spec.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Ananthavel
United KingdomBreakfast
Good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Craig
United KingdomThe toilet didn’t flush and the reception said the maintenance didn’t come on shift till Monday and the car park was small although we did get a spot.
Great location right in middle of town with lovely bog clean room and comfy bed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Tw
United KingdomLong wait for breakfast from ordering to serving 25 minutes plus.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Musgrave
United KingdomNothing
Very luxurious room, clean with excellent staff and service
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Karen
United KingdomBreakfast system felt a bit messy. A menu card on each table stating what was available to be cooked to order and then ordered from the bar would have been good. Two poached eggs on a plate and then get your own toast felt a bit odd.
Lovely welcome from a very helpful receptionist on arrival. Hotel layout well explained so helping us locate our room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Colin
United Kingdomhaving booked the hotel, despite some lovely pre-prepared messages about secure parking and easy access, the harsh reality which we were not warned about, was the fact the road had been dug up outside and access was very poor with no provided parking, just a message at the desk to an alternative. Shame as I would have changed hotel! In addition, no they did not give rooms close to my son's in fact it could not have been further away. Not my choice next time!
it was acceptable in all other matters other than below
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Gill
United KingdomNot the cleanest, shower didn’t work
Central location, comfy bed with great breakfasts
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Paul
United KingdomBroken down lift between second and fourth floors.
Very good quality buffet breakfast with everything I could wish for. Clean room with ample storage space.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Michael
United KingdomSee above
Location is great. Hotel building a bit of a warren but got used to it. Fire alarm ( false alarm) a little disturbing st 11 pm.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Lisa
United KingdomMy room was cold and i couldn’t get the radiator to come on. I was too tired to get dressed to go back down to reception to discuss this. I ended up putting on a jumper to go to bed in. Also the window area - window sill etc was pretty grotty and needed a good clean.
Beautiful Victorian building. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Sean
United KingdomThe noise up to midnight Lifts not working The roads around closed
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Mary
United KingdomFood was average for the price. Could hear footsteps in the room above.
Right in the centre of town with on site parking (£5 for 24 hours). Friendly, efficient staff, especially a young man in the restaurant. Accessible room and lifts. Fridge in the room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Clive
United KingdomNothing
Great Location lovely breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Kelly
United KingdomFacilities were a bit sloppy. Dirty shower curtain, flush was cracked and barely worked. Toilet roll holder hanging off wall. Then building works outside started from 11pm til early on.
Location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Emma
United KingdomLovely
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Emma
United KingdomTrying to find way around was confusing. The shower had no grip on base and was very slippery
The charity ball we attended was amazing, the food was beautiful and staff were lovely. The beds were also very comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Steve
United KingdomDid not wake us up as requested via phone call. No one at reception on check out. Too busy talking in the office. Couldn’t get water for my morphine tablets.
Clean
Stayed in September 2023
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