Mercure Darlington King'S Hotel - Darlington (Durham)

$$$$||View on mapDarlington (Durham), United Kingdom9-12 Priestgate, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL1 1NW|
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Mercure Darlington King'S Hotel - Darlington (Durham)
9-12 Priestgate, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL1 1NW·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.7
Staff8.4
Cleanliness8.0
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.8
Facilities7.6
Who stays here
Couples55%
Solo26%
Groups9%
Families7%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.7
Staff8.4
Cleanliness8.0
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.8
Facilities7.6
Who stays here
Couples55%
Solo26%
Groups9%
Families7%

4-star hotel in a Grade II listed building with on-site dining and event spaces

Dining

Kings Grill Restaurant serves dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. A varied cocktail menu and wine selection are available at the hotel bar. Guests can order breakfast in their room or choose from the daily continental and full English breakfast buffet.

Rooms

Privilege Rooms at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel offer additional amenities for an upgraded stay. The 83 guestrooms include en suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms are wheelchair accessible with features for guests with disabilities.

Events & Weddings

The hotel has event spaces that accommodate up to 300 guests. A dedicated event coordinator assists with wedding planning and corporate meetings. Flexible catering options are available for all events at the Mercure Darlington King's Hotel.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Durham and 40 miles from the North York Moors National Park. It is within walking distance of Darlington town center attractions. Walworth Castle and Durham Cathedral are nearby historic sites accessible from the Mercure hotel Darlington.

Accessibility & Services

The hotel has a lift and facilities for disabled guests throughout the building. Limited secure parking is available for a fee at Mercure Darlington King's Hotel. A 24-hour reception provides luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.

  • Historic: Grade II listed building from 1893
  • Dining: Kings Grill Restaurant with locally sourced menu
  • Rooms: Privilege Rooms with extra amenities
  • Events: Spaces for up to 300 guests with coordinator
  • Accessibility: Lift and wheelchair accessible rooms
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 16.95 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:83
Former name
King's Head Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed2 Single beds
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Mercure Darlington King'S Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 74 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 6.1 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Durham Tees Valley, MME

Location

9-12 Priestgate, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL1 1NW
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9-12 Priestgate, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL1 1NW
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9-12 Priestgate, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL1 1NW
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