Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel 4 estrellas

Visited with a group of friends for the 2 course Christmas lunch. The food was nice but the portions were very small and therefore we felt that it was very poor value for money. A few more vegetables would have been nice which wouldn’t have cost a lot to provide. The service was pretty poor as well considering there was hardly anyone in there. Wouldn’t recommend and won’t be returning.

Stayed over on a room only basis for work purposes Ideally located in the centre of the town All staff friendly and welcoming Room clean and had everything you needed. Bed and pillows very comfortable No faults whatsoever. Would definitely stay again

Afternoon tea was amazing it only cost us £18 for 2 people and the staff where always on hand if u needed them. We had a 92 year old with us and she struggles walking so we asked if she could be down stairs they did it it was out of this world definitely will be doing it again

Was disappointed with the Xmas party!! If you want Xmas music forget it as they played one Xmas song at 11.15pm (party finished at 12) it was Mariah Carey !! That was it we felt like we were at a school disco from the 90’s !! The food was nice especially the corn fed chicken but very sparse on the vegetables the decor was nice but I think the night was spoiled by having a bloody big screen up for the football !! Not everyone wants to watch it there should of been somewhere else for the football fans ie the bar ! The music should of been a variety of tunes and maybe some fun games and interaction with the Dj all in all it wasn’t a bad night but very much aimed at young people I’m only in my early 50’s and it wasn’t for me I personally won’t go to another party here

Other than a great central location this hotel is really poor. Upkeep of room maintenance needs attention drawers always came out fully so a trip hazard, had to wedge paper to stop them. Cleaner left the paper in there the next day. Breakfast shocking no one looked to ensure glasses /mugs milk were available. One person had orange juice from a mug as no glasses. Food was below average and hot breakfast was dried up it had been there that long. Took an age for tables to be cleared yet had so many staff not sure what they were doing. Room was noisy despite being on 4th floor but they did supply ear plugs in bathroom now I know why!