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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Indoor wedding
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, in the city's heart, blends stylish accommodations with eco-consciousness. Enjoy diverse international dishes at two on-site restaurants, relax with drinks at two bars, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥11,645
￥13,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Darlington, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is in the city center and near a train station. Raby Castle and High Cross House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Newgate Shopping Centre and Richmond Market Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Darlington Arena or Croft Circuit.
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DL1 1NW, England, Darlington, 9-12 Priestgate

What's nearby

  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Raby Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Darlington Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 11 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tanners Hall (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pennyweight - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Vault - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel in the city center
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars, and a business center at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and international cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carriages
  • Kings Head

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 4,638 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Darlington Kings Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel on Oct 12, 2025 start from ￥11,645, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Darlington, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church, Darlington Civic Theatre, and Raby Castle. Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and The Darlington Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km). Darlington Station is 11 minutes by foot and North Road Darlington Station is 16 minutes.

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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 921 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very limited parking, creaky floors, good staff and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in the center so very walkable, close to all the shops and restaurants. Easy check-in/out. Also the shower gel, shampoo and handwash smelled divine. Would definitely use this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
The room i stayed in was ok but some refurbishment is required. A good place to stay with a shopping center and and shops to visit and i would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Liked: Amenities
Very clean friendly staff, close to all amenities, stayed before will stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
2 night enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent one night here as part of an extensive vacation. The hotel was in a perfect location and offered comfortable rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everthing was perfect. A family visit in a great location to meet everyone. Nothing was to much trouble. The staff are friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room, friendly staff, and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price, very pleasant staff, nice rooms, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable but dated. Could do with some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, clean tidy and staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
'Premium Rooms' were dirty, toilets had poo in them upon arrival. AC broken.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the station and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, hotel is dated and being city centre, it is noisy from the bars and the church bell that rang continously. The breakfast option could be better with the presentation and options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with shopping and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Aimee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dingy and terrible parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The room was fine but needed freshening.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gbenga Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely night rest
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
W/C didn't work, toilet roll holder hanging off wall, bathroom door was able to close, peeling paint. i have photos and video of all the above, which I will be forwarding on to the hotel management
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for shopping, transport and visiting family. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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