About this property

Located in the historic market town of Darlington, the newly refurbished Mercure Darlington King's Hotel features 83 bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, and limited, secure, parking with additional charge. Each room at The Mercure Darlington has a modern look and features an private bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen TV. There are 2 restaurants and bars on site where guests can enjoy a varied cocktail menu, wine selection and specialties made of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Continental and full English breakfasts are served daily. With easy access to main roads and the A1 motorway, this hotel also is within easy reach of the North York Moors National Park, 40 miles away. Durham is 30 minutes' drive from the property, Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough 25 minutes, and Newton Aycliffe 20 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable room.
  • Rich
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Break was great. Location perfection. The room quiet and comfortable. Was perfect for a last minute one night get away.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception staff were very friendly, helpful and welcoming.
  • Richardson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were really accommodating and help more than they had to
  • Odu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I like the staff , a male receptionist in the night shift very cheerful and ready to help , Also I love the breakfast.
  • Wanda
    United States United States
    stayed here before,excellent location for Hippodrome,lovely room,nice staff
  • Anwen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was comfortable and quiet, tea, coffee etc available, plenty of towels...lift to my floor. The staff I encountered were pleasant and helpful.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were polite and hotel was clean and well maintained
  • Wenli
    China China
    Nice place close to station, nice friendly staff 😃
  • Katz2004
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location great, parking available, room small but comfortable with an electric fan which we needed. Bar area welcoming.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Kings Grill
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

Mercure Darlington King's Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

4 years old
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.