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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: 13 May 2024

    6.0
    Perfect location but needs a lot of work
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast. Rooms not cleaned

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Hotel is in a good location, limited parking on site, rooms clean and comfortable, the hotel seemed to not have enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of staff Breakfast was disappointing, the hot food was not replenished, people were waiting for the hot plate to be re stocked, the food came out in dribs & drabs.

    Location good, room clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Ok but room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many stairs because lift out of order and chaotic breakfast service

    Location and reception staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Still a decent hotel in the town centre, they need to improve the availability of breakfast items.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was on the 3rd floor, but there was only a lift to 2nd floor, didn't bother me too much but would be a big problem for some people. The breakfast was a bit disappointing as they keep running out of bacon, also one day the coffee machine did not work as well. If you can manage without bacon the breakfast was quite good.

    Nice clean room and comfy bed, it also had a bath and everything worked, so no complaints with room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    Fine location in Darlington town centre with car park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast wasn't the best, not much choice & staff sparce

    clean modern room, on the small size but fine for a 1 night stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Decent but very disappointing breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was an absolute joke, it had been move to another place and was not set up well. By 08.30, there was no more fruits (only pieces of skin), no more pastries, horrible instant coffee, no alternative milk and glassware for the "juice" unhelpful staff

    Welcoming staff at the front desk Quiet rooms, quiet enough corridors - if you can find your room - a real maze ! Very Good location from the train station and to go out for dinner

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    6.0
    The room was fine and clean , but you just need more staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel needed more staff, Saturday morning breakfast was awful , only one member of staff was present, the hot food had run out and not replenished and we were at breakfast at 8 30

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shortage of staff meant waiting to be served on occasion. Limited menu options.

    Great location near the centre. Room was clean, staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Bad legs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The situation of the room, too many stairs to get to the room, my legs don't work to well these days.

    Iron and ironing board in room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The taste is horrible.

    Breakfast is ok, but their menu in the evening is poor. Is not freshly prepared.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above

    Comfortable room. Bit of a maze to get to the room. Pleasant staff, good breakfast although the tables were a bit cramped for 2 people. Preferred the upstairs breakfast room which we'd used before.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

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

    Lots of noise throughout the night which woke me several times. Apparently staff were preparing a room for a wedding reception the next day, but that was no comfort for residents trying to sleep.

    The location and the hotel were perfect, especially the underground secure parking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Satisfactory stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like having to climb so many steps with lift not working . Some dirty marks on sink

    Style off room, comfortable and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    6.0
    Central Hotel , basic facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water from shower , lifts not working, safe in room not working.

    Very central

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

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

    Too noisy til after 1am No sound proofing Tiny room Receptionist didn’t explain about Bar, Restaurant location or opening times. When I left in the morning I had to tiptoe and drag my suitcase over lots of broken glass outside main entrance

    Fairly clean Receptionist helpful and changed my room from 4th (stairs) to 2nd for Lift access

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t realise there was a function on and we could hear a lot of noise from our room.

    The property is lovely and clean Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

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

    Car park was an absolute disaster

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, carpark at hotel, lovely staff, warm comfort room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    6.0
    Was ok but the place is ageing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we had gotten into our room it was very small, almost like a cleaners sized room where you'd stock supplies. The ceiling in the bathroom was also awful as ther were clear makes where ther is a leak creating brown stains and the toilet required extra effort to actually flush it.

    The hotel was overall very nice and clean with helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

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

    Rooms can be a little small depending on location within hotel. Clean on a surface level, but can be a bit dusty in non obvious places.

    Comfortable beds and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Perfect, thank you very much indeed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Totally satisfied with my visit. No complaints. Thank you for making my visit so pleasant, As a former resident of Darlington it was good to be back and to recall many happy memories spent in the area

    A very good dinner, the staff were most helpful. Breakfast was equally well presented and enjoyed The bedroom was fine , a comfortable night's sleep, I last stayed in the hotel "last century" and was impressed by the facilities . A pleasant walk to and from the station, Will hopefully stay with you again shortly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Very good, & very clean & comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast wasn't very good, not much left for us to eat. Even though we we're within the time limit for breakfast

    Bed was very comfortable, location was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

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

    Surpriseling the room was great but the building needs refurbishment work

    Extremely friendly and professional staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    All fine perfect for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Excellent location for town centre and rail station

    Stayed in March 2024

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