Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel 4 stars

The reception area and bar/lounge is lovely and staff very welcoming. The room 371 that we was allocated was really nice, modern, very clean and had all the facilities you could need. The location was brilliant, you can walk to everything from here. The late checkout was an added bonus. The breakfast was very good too. We will definitely recommend this hotel and return ourselves.

Had a lovely weekend here with friends. Rooms were lovely and well equipped. Very central location was a great plus.

If offered room 417 please refuse it. Located next to what appears to be the power supply room which has a constant annoying drone clearly heard in the room and windows are weighted so they do not stay open and room gets very stuffy

The bedroom we were allocated was very small and some small details such as the drip mats under the mugs provided were not clean, to very much room to use the hairdryer etc and also the floor appeared to slope! (We had asked for an upgrade but apparently these rooms were already taken), we appreciate it that to cater for a large event is challenging and the restaurant manager worked hard to get everyone served. The tables set for breakfast was very badly done, no side plates or butter knives etc.

The location is brilliant but the room was dated and in poor condition. Bathroom door all split at bottom like a flood. Wallpaper ripped. Chair there just wasnt room for caught my leg on it every time i wanted to get round the bed. Could not sit straight on the toilet as your knees would catch on the shower screen. Not a well laid out room at all. No hairdryer. No iron. No ironing board all were supposed to be provided but were not

The hotel is of a very good standard .Room very good very good walk-in shower. One criticism of the room there are no drawers. The Bar Service levels could be improved. The breakfasts provided a very good choice of food. The A1 Steam Trust Dinner Food was to a good standard

Stayed one night for a convention held at the hotel the next day. Room was small, but ok. Breakfast uninspiring.

They stay was okay. It was a little off putting to find dirty towels hanging up in our wardrobe and the bathroom door was pretty dirty inside. When we told reception he asked if we had put them there, when he had checked us in 10 minutes earlier! They did rectify quickly

Nice friendly check in, clean rooms, good bar service, good dinner and breakfast, quick check out look forward to returning next year.

Rooms a little tired areas needing repair- paint and plaster chipped and tap unsteady on sink but generally clean with comfortable beds. Very quiet.

Although a maze when trying to find your room etc the room was immaculate. The fire alarm did go off but no one actually evacuated the building- if this was meant to be a drill it would have been nice to have known

Good central location. Clean and pleasant room. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was nice.

Excellent sized room but could do with air conditioning as very warm at night and with the windows open you are woken up by deliveries etc at 5 to 6am.

Usual wonderful stay, friendly staff, great location in the centre of the town.

Fantastic hotel, great location, friendly and helpful staff. Darlington is a great town to visit which I do often for business and family get together! Lots of local history and attractions! Loads of great pubs and resteraunts