Name: Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel | 4 Star Hotel in Darlington - ALL
Address: 9 - 12 Priestgate, DARLINGTON, DL1 1NW, GB
Telephone: +441325380222
Rating: 4.0

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

The Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, located in the heart of Darlington, is arguably one of the towns most iconic buildings dating back to Victorian times. The property was lovingly restored in 2012 after a devastating fire and now houses 83 guestrooms, 4 versatile meeting rooms and the magnificent Kings Ballroom, stunning cocktail bar and restaurant.
As with all Mercure hotels, guests can expect a stellar service from start to finish and a truly memorable stay. Our experienced team of hoteliers are on h

Guests can enjoy afternoon tea, a snack or a light meal in the elegant King's Grill bar. Relax and unwind with 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.

We are maintaining intensified hygiene and prevention measures to ensure your safety through our new elevated cleanliness protocols.

Cheryl Ankomah, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Town centre location directly in the middle of various shops and the Cornmill shopping centre
Onsite parking for 21 cars, please note that there is a £5 charge per night.
Onsite Bar
Conference and meeting facilities for 2 to 160 guests

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Standard Double Room

2 pers. max
25 m² / 269 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Standard Twin Room

2 pers. max
25 m² / 269 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

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Room

Superior room with 1 double bed

3 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Hotel location

Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

9 - 12 Priestgate
DL1 1NW DARLINGTON
United Kingdom

GPS:54.5257, -1.55407

+44 1325 380222

1325382006

DARLINGTON

Railway station

Access: 1.2 km / 0.75 mi 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

DARLINGTON

Railway station

Access: 1.2 km / 0.75 mi 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

DOLPHIN CENTRE

Sports centre

Access: 400 m / 0.25 mi 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

CIVIC THEATRE

Art and Culture

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 7 min walk / 2 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

RAILWAY MUSEUM

Tourist attraction

Access: 1.4 km / 0.87 mi 10 min walk / 3 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

CROFT RACING

Racetrack

Access: 10.3 km / 6.4 mi 45 min walk / 13 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

LOCOMOTION

Tourist attraction

Access: 14.9 km / 9.26 mi 1 hrs walk / 20 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

SEDGEFIELD RACES

Racetrack

Access: 17 km / 10.56 mi 1 hrs walk / 15 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

TEES BARRAGE

Sports centre

Access: 20.5 km / 12.74 mi 24 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

BEAMISH HALL

Tourist attraction

Access: 49.9 km / 31.01 mi 41 min drive

Shuttle

Additional charge

Shuttle on call

Darlington Hippodrome

Entertainment/theatre district

South Park (1.9 miles away)

Park

Cornmill Shopping Centre

Shopping centre/mall

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

On site

Car park
Pets not allowed
Shuttle
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

THE KINGS BAR

On our ground floor next to Reception, offering a range food, snacks and beverages.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 4
Surface of the largest room: 310 m² / 3336.809 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 78
Maximum capacity for banquets: 78

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 4.0/5 188 reviews

Peter D. Couples - 6/6/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

All staff are very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast has improved vastly and continues to do so Decor has been noticeably freshened up Parking app issues: I used the new parking app but discovered (too late) that check out time defaults to midnight without any warning. An attempt was made to correct it but the system was down - if I receive an additional charge I will ask it to be waived as agreed - the default time should be changed or better instructions for the check out time are needed.

Dear Peter D., 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, Management

Gareth D. Couples - 6/6/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Room not serviced properly not one of the 3 soap dispensers had product in.The beds were not changed,does not state this when booking.Rubbish under bed,obviously not been checked.And the bar downstairs was not stocked with anything we liked,no cognac whatsoever.

Dear Gareth D., 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 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 are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent 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 near future. Sincerely, Management

Ian C. Couples - 6/1/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Pleasant stay in central location. Nice room. Abit difficult to find rooms 400 2 lifts!

Dear Ian c., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive 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, Management

David R. Couples - 6/1/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Room 382 - Inner window frame has around 10cm of movement out of the window frame and is close to dangerous. Actual window rattles loudly in the wind. Towels are shedding a HUGE amount of white fluff everywhere, my partner and I had to help each other by cleaning it off before going out for the evening. It left lots of white towel fluff all over the floor in the room - it was a LOT. Stay was as pleasant as always, but these issues should be addressed before another guest uses the room.

Dear David R., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive 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. The towels where new from the laundry company and yes there was fluff everywhere this has been addressed to the company Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Management

Paul F. Couples - 5/27/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Thanks to Nathan who made our stay a real pleasure. Directing ua to hotel over phone, greeting us at the door , great welcome. Helpful in every way.

Dear Paul F., 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. Nathan is new and a great member of the team Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Managment