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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

4.0/5 990 reviews
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  • The hotel has wifi WIFI/Internet Access
  • The hotel has a bar Bar
  • The hotel has a parking Parking
  • The hotel has a restaurant Restaurant
  • The hotel does not have air conditioning in rooms Air Conditioning
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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

The beautiful 4-star Darlington Kings Hotel is located in the heart of the historic market town, just 30-minutes from Newcastle. The hotel's impressive Victorian façade overlooks the Pease statue and Market Square. The hotel also boasts conference and event facilities, elegantly decorated rooms and the incredible King's Grill restaurant, making it the ideal place to stay for guests arriving for business or pleasure.

Guests can enjoy afternoon tea, a snack or a light meal in the elegant King's Grill restaurant. Relax and unwind with a selection of regional dishes cooked to perfection by our chef, before grabbing yourself a drink or two at the bar. Away from the hotel, guests can experience the majesty of Walworth Castle. The main train station is just a ten-minute walk away, while the Blackwell Grange Golf Club is just a short while further.

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Hotel extras
  • Central location, nearby popular shopping destinations
  • Complimentry onsite parking for guests
  • Onsite Restaurant, The Kings Grill
  • Conference and meeting facilities located throughout

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 14h00
Check out up to 12h00

Services and practical information

Paying
  • Online check-in

    Online check-in: Your arrival will be carefully prepared by our team
    Fast check-out: Simply return your key
  • WIFI/Internet Access
    • WIFI at the hotel
    • High-speed Internet
    • WIFI in the communal areas
    • WIFI in your room
    • WIFI access
  • Private indoor parking  (Nearby)
  • Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
    • Reduced mobility rooms
    • Wheelchair access
    • Reduced mobility facilities
    • Accessible bathroom
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • TEES VALLEY AIRPORT
  • Reception open 24 hours a day
  • Early check-in/Late check-out
    • EARLY CHECK IN FROM 10AM (Paying)
    • LATE CHECK-OUT UP TO 6PM (Paying)
  • Dry cleaning / Ironing
  • Porter

Catering

  • Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant(s)
  • 2 bar(s)
  • Room service
    • Hot meals
    • Cold snacks
    • Opening hours : Week 06:00-22:00
    • Opening hours : Week-end 07:00-22:00

Business services

  • 4 meeting room(s)
  • Copy/print service available
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Hotel location

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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

9 - 12 Priestgate
DL1 1NW
darlington
united kingdom

Tel: (+0044)1325380222
Fax: (+0044)1325382006
Check-in from 14h00
Check out up to 12h00
Access and transport
  • DARLINGTON BUS STATION : DARLINGTON BUS STATION
  • TEES VALLEY AIRPORT At 9.2km / 5.72 miles  - Shuttle paying
  • DARLINGTON At 1.2km / 0.75 miles
  • DARLINGTON At 1.2km / 0.75 miles

GPS : 54.525700, -1.554070

Companies and event centres nearby

Company

AMEC2 km / 1.24 mi CUMMINS1 km / 0.62 mi HERTEL19 km / 11.81 mi HMRC13 km / 8.08 mi KROMEK11 km / 6.84 mi NORTHGATE PLC1 km / 0.62 mi SAKS1 km / 0.62 mi VIRGIN MEDIA13 km / 8.08 mi
CAP GEMINI12 km / 7.46 mi DUPONT2 km / 1.24 mi HITACHI5 km / 3.11 mi JOHNSON MATHEY12 km / 7.46 mi NIFCO13 km / 8.08 mi RFMD FILTRONIC5 km / 3.11 mi TEESSIDE UNI1 km / 0.62 mi

Your meetings and events

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Meeting Room
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Room name Surface area Height Theatre style U-shaped Room Board-room Classroom style Banquet
THE STEPHENSON 27 m2 2 m 24 14 16 10 16
THE LOCOMOTION 34 m2 2 m 30 20 24 18 20
THE PULLMAN 60 m2 3 m 50 26 36 24 36
KINGS BALLROOM 310 m2 4 m 300 60 80 120 220
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General equipment
    • Podium
    • Day light
    • WIFI access
    • Syndicate rooms
    • Video equipment
    • Overhead projector

When organizing your meeting, the hotel will be happy to discuss the availability of its facilities and services with you.

Equipment in the meeting rooms

Our rooms

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Natural materials with warm tones. Perfect space for catching up with work or relaxing. Flat screen TV, Free WiFi, complimentary refreshment tray, Iron, Hairdryer, Laptop safe, Quality toiletries. Why not ask about our Superior Privilege Rooms?

Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Natural materials with warm tones. Perfect space for catching up with work or relaxing. Flat screen TV, Free WiFi, complimentary refreshment tray, Iron, Hairdryer, Laptop safe, Quality toiletries. Why not ask about our Superior Privilege Rooms?

Superior room with 1 double bed

Superior room with 1 double bed

Larger rooms able to accommodate families. Perfect extra space for catching up with work or relaxing. Flat screen TV, Free WiFi, complimentary mini bar, Nespresso coffee machine, Bathrobes, Iron, Hairdryer, Laptop safe, Upgraded toiletries.

  • 83 rooms
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • 2 rooms for people with reduced mobility
  • 4 connecting rooms
  • Extra bed in room for child
  • Baby bed
Room Bathroom Security Room service
    • 110/120 V AC
    • 220/240 V AC
    • Safe deposit box in room
    • Free in-room mineral water
    • WIFI in your room
    • Telephone
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Work desk in all rooms
    • Baby bed
    • High speed transmission line
    • Minibar
    • Iron in room
    • Coffee/tea making facilities
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Make-up/magnifying mirror
    • Sprinkler in room
    • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
    • Deadbolts and/or locks in rooms
    • Security peephole
    • Smoke alarm in room
    • Emergency info in rooms
    • Alarm clock
    • Automatic wake up call
Our rooms fittings

Our restaurants and bars

THE KINGS GRILLType of cuisine: Type of cuisine: Regional

THE KINGS GRILL Restaurant
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Dinner
18:30 - 22:00
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THE KINGS GRILLType of cuisine: Type of cuisine: Regional

We invite you to join us at The King's Grill Restaurant where we are proud to offer the finest locally sourced ingredients. Choose from the best cuts of steak, the freshest seafood, and support the many great local food producers we work alongside.

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THE KINGS BAR

THE KINGS BAR Bar
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Midday
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Evening
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THE KINGS BAR

THE KINGS GRILL COCKTAIL LOUNGE

THE KINGS GRILL COCKTAIL LOUNGE Bar
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Evening
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THE KINGS GRILL COCKTAIL LOUNGE

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Our guest reviews for
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

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4.0/5 TripAdvisor Rating 990 reviews
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Certificate of excellence 2019
Sally F. Couples - 19/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good stay »

As usual a good o/n was spent here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good despite the huge number of guests. All good.

Sandy D. Couples - 16/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Great location »

We had room 367, beautiful large room, great location as central to everything, staff were friendly and car park underneath had plenty of spaces. Going back some weekends as looking to move to Darlington as soon as sold our house.

Anonymous Couples - 16/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good stay »

Good stay,room fine, all good shower flow could have been better. I would use this hotel again.

Rob G. Business - 15/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good central location with parking »

Comfortable and well appointed bedrooms and generally quiet except for town bell. Free wifi which is essential as minimal mobile signal and reasonable tv amd beverage facilities. I stay regularly for 1 or 2 nights. Always a good hot breakfast served at your table with range of continetal breakfast items and fresh fruit. Occasional use of restaurant or bar food.

C G. Solo - 11/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Dissapointed »

Very impersonal check in... old sash windows that banged and howled in the winds... bathroom needed attention toilet and toilet roll holder Coming off the wall... very discurtius breakfast greeter..i did not eat breakfast at the hotel....plus side...friendly bar staff and cleaners and the baggage storage facility..

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Dear peter james G., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet all your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we disappointed and the bathroom maintenance will be addressed; our F&B Manager will also investigate with his breakfast team. On a more positive note, thank you for the kind words on our bar and housekeeping teams. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Ian Couples - 11/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good stay »

Nice and clean . Breakfast was really good

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Dear {guest_first_name} R., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. We value our guests' experience and use as an opportunity to develop our consistency and standards. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us and shared with our team.. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Anonymous Business - 10/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good location, no prblems »

MY stay was only overnight on a relatively quiet night for the hotel. I had no problems at all.

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Dear Eric C., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Eugenio A. Business - 10/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Well located »

Excellent service

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Dear Eugenio A., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Mr. S. Business - 09/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good hotel. Friendly staff »

Nice comfortable room. Lighting could have been better. Excellent breakfast.

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Dear Grahame S., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Paul Business - 09/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good for the price paid. »

Hotel is located close to where I needed to be and good for a business stay. Room was clean and had everything I needed. I was located on the 4th floor so two lifts and lone long corridors to get there was unusual. Staff were efficient but without warmth. Breakfast was pretty standard but not great. Service was a bit random. Coffee terrible. Car park is convenient (underground) if quite small. Staircase from the parking to the hotel could be very tricky for the less abled and/or those with any significant luggage. Considering the price I paid, it was reasonable value for money.

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Dear Charles Paul L., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. We value our guests' experience and use as an opportunity to develop our consistency and standards. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us and shared with our team.. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Margaret J. Friends - 09/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Central location, good value. »

Good size bedroom, comfortable bed, friendly reception staff, very welcoming.

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Dear Margaret J., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. We value our guests' experience and use as an opportunity to develop our consistency and standards. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us and shared with our team. We are sorry to note that breakfast was not to your satisfaction, sincere apologies. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

A H. Couples - 07/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« perfect location »

theatre break room lovely and comfortable.Perfect location for shops restaurants and theatre

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Dear Alan H., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel for your theatre break. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Lynn B. Families - 04/02/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Excellent Location »

Really enjoyed my stay with free carparking Only one little naaggly only two tea bags in room needed to ask for more ,but was replaced right away.

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Dear Lynn B., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Pleased to read you received extra tea bags on request. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Mike Business - 30/01/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Okay »

Handy location, friendly staff.

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Dear Michael D., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. We value our guests' experience and use as an opportunity to develop our consistency and standards. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us and shared with our team; we wish to apologise for the breakfast service being slower than anticipated. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Mrs M. Business - 27/01/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« good stay overall »

Nice spacious rooms. Flean and tidy. Fomfortable sleep but noisy as room onlooking shops in town centre,early morning deliveries woke me regular . Good selection of breakfast on menu . Food nice and nice friendly staff.

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Dear Laura M., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. We value our guests' experience and use as an opportunity to develop our consistency and standards. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us and shared with our team.. We are sorry that our central location and associated noise impacted your experience negatively. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

James Business - 25/01/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Dated rooms and bathrooms, can hear everything from the corridors »

Room was small, temperature hard to get right, shabby bathroom, terrible shower. Door so thin I could hear everyone in the corridor

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Dear Thomas S., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet all your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we disappointed and are investigating to take the appropriate measures where possible to address the points raised and prevent a future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Robert F. Business - 23/01/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Good location »

Comfy and clean rooms, pleasant staff, would avoid the kings grill, evening meal very very poor, chosen wine not drinkable, might you choice of wine was so limited, they do not offer a wine menu,

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Dear Robert Keith F., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. We value our guests' experience and use as an opportunity to develop our consistency and standards. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us and shared with our team. We are currently revamping dinner service with new menus currently being written with a view to launching in February. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

graemek227059 22/01/2020 TripAdvisor review
« Great comfortable friendly stay »

This is the third time we have stayed here and will definitely be back. The staff are professional while still being friendly and helpful, the rooms are immaculate and very comfortable. And breakfast has a wide variety of fresh good quality products

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Dear graemek227059, thank you for returning and we very much appreciate your comments regarding your most recent stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will again be as pleasant as the previous one. Kind regards Gordon Stewart

Denise K. Couples - 21/01/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Comfortable friendly service »

This is thee third time wee have stayed here and would definitely be return, staff are helpful and friendly, rooms are bright and comfortable and breakfast has a good selection of good quality produce and all of of these services come at a reasonable price

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Dear Denise K., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Yours Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

Roger Couples - 21/01/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL
« Convenient and friendly »

The hotel is handily situated in the centre of town. The rooms were comfortable and the staff gave us a really warm welcome.

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Dear Roger H., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Best Regards, Gordon Stewart General Manager I Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel I Priestgate, Darlington I DL1 1NW

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