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Reviews of Mercure Darlington King's Hotel 4 stars

9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NW, United Kingdom

#12 of 14 hotels in Darlington

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2145 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting in the room very subdued, could do with a brighter light available.

    Excellent location, great staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    6.0
    Go to the premier inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It 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

    8.0
    Really relaxing overnight stop. Peaceful and quiet before joining my daughter & husband (live local.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Evening 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’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

    8.0
    Lovely clean hotel in a great location with very friendly and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely 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

    8.0
    Cosy, comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Adequate, but I got a Black Friday deal, if I’d paid full price I’d have been disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in centre of town that’s clean comfy and cheap.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long wait for breakfast from ordering to serving 25 minutes plus.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very luxurious room, clean with excellent staff and service

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Excellent location and a good room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast 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

    6.0
    Fine but irritating due to the lack of forewarning regarding the road closure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    having 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

    6.0
    Alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the cleanest, shower didn’t work

    Central location, comfy bed with great breakfasts

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Decent in Darlington
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken 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

    8.0
    Great location within walking distance from train station. Friendly staff. Reasonable value for mone
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See 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

    8.0
    Comfortable enough with exceptional polite and friendly staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My 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

    7.0
    Disappointing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise up to midnight Lifts not working The roads around closed

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great Location lovely breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovely evening all round.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Trying 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did 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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