City center retreat .Your stay at this Darlington hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church and Darlington Civic Theatre. Also, Raby Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Darlington Civic Theatre - 6 min walk
Raby Castle - 7 min walk
Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 13 min walk
The Northern Echo Arena - 4 min drive
Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 8 min drive
Getting around
Darlington Station - 11 min walk
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Tanners Hall - 4 min walk
The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - 1 min walk
The Old English Gentleman - 3 min walk
The Old Yard Tapas Bar - 3 min walk
The Pennyweight - 3 min walk
About this property
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Darlington
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.
WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4638 square feet (431 square meters) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 4-star Darlington hotel is smoke free.
1 building
83 guestrooms or units
4 levels
2 dining venues
2 bars or lounges
Meeting rooms
4638 sq ft of conference space
431 sq m of conference space
Deli
Business facilities
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offers 83 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
This Darlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
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
Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
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)
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
Secured self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
We should mention
Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel to the airport?
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is 7.4 mi (20-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?
As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel on Jun 23, 2024 start from $53.25, 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.
Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel.
Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 per person.
Is there a casino at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?
Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.
Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have a pool?
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel does not have a pool.
Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have a restaurant?
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is home to Carriages, which features international cuisine.
Does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel to downtown Darlington?
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Darlington.
Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Overall a clean, enjoyable stay. Great central location, a nice walk from the station. Comfortable bed, lovely shower. The lighting wasn't ideal for doing make up - but I got round that. It was annoying that the TV didn't work - and this wasn't sorted despite raising it.
When checking in I asked if Uber worked for getting taxi's, and I was told yes - no other info/tips offered - this turned out to be absolutely not the case, which caused me quite a lot of delay. I would have preferred a "I don't know" to false info that I trusted.
Breakfast was oddly laid out in the space available - but was fresh and tasty - and the poached eggs were perfect!
We booked in the Mercure based on location for the centre and that couldn’t have been better. We were on the 4th floor but the lift from floor 2 to 4 was not working and it was a bit of a trek to find the room. The room was okay but a bit tired in places. The parking is very limited and although discounted and only £5 I don’t think that was mentioned when we looked at the advert. We didn’t complain about any of this as it was okay but not exceptional- only okay.
Tired and lacking facilities.
No fridge or water in room
Lifts out of order
Food in restaurant pizza and a couple of other poor choices. Not worthy of hotel restaurant.
Would not stay again.
Lovely somewhat cramped room, to achieve the view in the photo you would have to sit on the kettle. Lack of lift access made travelling with luggage harder than it might otherwise have been. Friendly staff, clean and spacious shared areas.
Joanna
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Business traveler
Feb 16, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Better to just do room only stay
Stay was okay. Room was pleasant.
Breakfast experience was very poor. Unclean cutlery, dirty tables and floor.
One guy rushing about doing everything so service was restricted.
Parking was ridiculous. If you can’t get parked you need to dangerously reverse all the way out to the main road. People parking in a poor way which means others can’t get parked next to them.