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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0 star property
Darlington hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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In the heart of the city, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offers a unique blend of style and eco-friendly charm. Indulge in international cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants, unwind with a drink at one of 2 bars or stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$43 nightly
The total price is $52
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
9-12 Priestgate, Darlington, England, DL1 1NW

What's nearby

  • St Cuthbert Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Darlington Station - 11 min walk
  • Dinsdale Station - 13 min drive
  • North Road Darlington Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pennyweight - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Tanners Hall (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Yard Tapas Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Located near a train station, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Darlington. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Carriages, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 83 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (GBP 5 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (4638 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Carriages - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Kings Head - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs GBP 5 per night

Policies

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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Darlington Kings Hotel
Kings Darlington
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Frequently asked questions

Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 5 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel and nearby?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel like?

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is in the heart of Darlington, a short 7-minute walk from Raby Castle and 4 minutes' walk from St Cuthbert Church.

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Reviews

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Shower
Bar
Bed
Parking
Lobby
Food

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff and enjoyable breakfast.
Joanne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room and general hotel was tired, staff nice, breakfast was pretty good.
ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very enjoyable stay. The staff on reception were extremely helpful and breakfast was nice.
DR A C, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, helpful. Room dated but nice and clean Worth the money
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was very clean and modern. Was kept awake most of night
Emma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was good - but coffee machine was broken, so only black coffee available. Sunday breakfast, baked beans ran out! Room was pleasant and clean; window gave poor sound attenuation (noisy bar across the street kept me awake until 2am on Sunday!)
Charles, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

very limited parking, creaky floors, good staff and rooms
Rohan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and the hotel is nice and central. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The only slight criticism was that there must have been a slight gap in the window as there was a slight whistling noise from the window.
Rob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean friendly staff, close to all amenities, stayed before will stay again .
Jannine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment. Excellent value for money. There is a car park however it is small and tight. We parked in DL1 about a 10 minute walk. Not a problem to us. Standard room has everything and decent size. We will use this hotel again.
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good to have parking. Reception staff helpful. Nice big room. Lovely shower room. Restaurant had run out of food, so we are out. Bed really comfy. Reasonable breakfast. However, in the morning we could clearly hear loud conversation from the neighbouring room, so sound proofing isn't great. However, overall we are likely to stay again when in Darlington.
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, friendly staff, and a lovely breakfast
gloria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everthing was perfect. A family visit in a great location to meet everyone. Nothing was to much trouble. The staff are friendly and helpful!
Phillip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent price, very pleasant staff, nice rooms, good breakfast
Samuel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean and comfortable but nothing special !

The hotel room was clean and tidy. The beds are extremely comfortable. The room itself was extremely small and having to get 2 lifts to your room is absolutely crazy in my opinion for a hotel of this size. Overall I believe the hotel is “not bad” but it’s certainly nothing special. If anything I believe the price paid for one night was a little steep all things considering.
Antony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central location, clean tidy and staff friendly
Catherine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Great stay ! Excellent location and even got a free pint for my birthday !
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the station and shops
Claire, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location with shopping and restaurants within walking distance.
CHARLES, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent central location
Heidi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for shopping, transport and visiting family. Very friendly staff
Justin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely night rest
Gbenga Joseph, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Felix, 1-night trip