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Reviews of Mercure Darlington King's Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#12 of 13 hotels in Darlington

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2163 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Stay was good - Mark on reception was so pleasant and extremely helpful....a shame about the food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Disappointed in both breakfasts - Buffet Breakfast did not serve pancakes although showed as available online and coffee was really, really strong and tepid on reaching my room. Only 2 small pats of butter supplied for toast....just a scraping really. Cooked Breakfast included 1 mushroom not cooked through, half a tomato grilled pus 3 veggie sausages and toast only grilled on one side !! Not impressed with this and left feeling quite hungry. Coffee as above...could not drink it.

    Room was comfortable and quiet, tea, coffee etc available, plenty of towels...lift to my floor. The staff I encountered were pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Ok for a overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to find the car park & noises fan early in the morning, twin beds was very small , but we was offered a double when we arrived

    It was town centre

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bed covers had bloodstains on them. and on the lamp. breakfast wasn’t good at all, it was advertised to be a buffet, but when i went no staff made any effort to welcome me or tell me what to do, so all i could have was cereal.

    good room overall, convenient, comfy bed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good value but the lack of car parking a problem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lack of parking spaces. It was quite a long way to walk with suitcases on a cold January night in a place I don’t know. I was also disappointed that we didn’t have a bath as this was an advertised feature of the Standard Double Room booked.

    The bed was comfortable and overall, the stay was very good value for money. The breakfast was varied and really enjoyable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    6.0
    ok stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Plug in sink was stuck in down position. Pressure of shower with hot water was weak. Curtain plinth was broken. light switch didnt work on one side of the bed. ripped wallpaper.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great location very comfy and clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stairs to the third floor, I have mobility issues, but in fairness I should have said so at reception and asked for another room.

    The location was perfect for our trip

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    8.0
    a good stay, good breakfast, friendly staff, in central location - would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel restaurant is now closed and food is limited to bar food menu in the bar area.

    Central location, clean comfortable room, secure under-cover car park and friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The layout of the building was like a maze, up, down and round to get to your room, room was very small, took ages to get warm and the shower only got lukewarm

    Staff were great and was on site parking

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    8.0
    It was a pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to use the lift to the 2nd floor,then we had to climb 25 stairs to get to our floor level. We are both in our 70s carrying our luggage and we both have health issues.

    Close to the town centre

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not all rooms have a fridge, was able to change rooms easily though

    Central

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Found two small bags in bathroom that had white power still in them.drugs defo. Was a shock to find them. Fire alarm went off the night we were staying.Stood outside for half hour then let back in with no staff to explain whot happened or sorry it went off.

    In the town centre very near shops

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    A really nice hotel, but breakfast was disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast, it was served in an area near reception, not the lovely dining room. Not enough staff available to keep everything topped up, take orders, serve.

    Big, well cleaned and equipped room. Car park under the hotel and only £5 for 24hrs. Hotel in the centre of town, near shops, bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Excellent location, great staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 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: December 31, 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: December 24, 2023

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

    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: December 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: December 19, 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: December 13, 2023

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

    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: December 11, 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 traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was tired, looked dated and really needs an update.

    The communal areas were to a high spec.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 6, 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 from a mobile device

    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: December 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very luxurious room, clean with excellent staff and service

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 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

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