Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

9 12 Priestgate, Darlington DL11NW United Kingdom (GBR)
4.0 Star property
54.525930 -1.554290
+1-800-219-2797
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3.0/5

Based on 1345 guest reviews

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  • 83 rooms in property
  • 4 floors in property
  • Check-in: 14:00
  • Check-out: 12:00
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 7.7/10

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Room types

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Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
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Local attractions

AMEC (2 kilometers), DUPONT (2 kilometers), BEAMISH HALL (49 kilometers), NORTHGATE PLC (1 kilometers), CUMMINS (1 kilometers), CATTERICK (26 kilometers), HERTEL (19 kilometers), JOHNSON MATHEY (12 kilometers), RAILWAY MUSEUM (1 kilometers), HITACHI (5 kilometers), CAP GEMINI (12 kilometers), TEES VALLEY, VIRGIN MEDIA (13 kilometers), NIFCO (13 kilometers), HMRC (13 kilometers), SAKS (1 kilometers), TEESSIDE UNI (1 kilometers), RFMD FILTRONIC (5 kilometers), LOCOMOTION (14 kilometers), KROMEK (11 kilometers)

Verified reviews of Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Nice Hotel"
Overall score3.0/ 5
Nice hotel and room. Good shower. Didn't bother with breakfast but it was continental and there's a great Spoons one minute away.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jan 02 to Fri Jan 03 2025 at a £70.37 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 1345 guest reviews

Property description

The hotel is centrally located in this historic market town yet close to the A1 and A66. An ideal base for conducting business in Newton Aycliffe, Stockton, Teeside, County Durham and North Yorkshire and only 30 minutes from Newcastle. The impressive Victorian facade looks out over the Pease statue and shopping area. An outdoor fee paying Car park can be found within a 5 minute walk off St Cuthberts Way

Green sustainability

Planet 21 sustainability.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 12:00
Year of last renovation: 2012
Floors: 4
Rooms: 83
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 83
Rooms with disabled access: 2
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 0 View spaces
Meeting space: 4630 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 300 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 9.30am-11pm
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
1 month prior to arrival
Nightly parking: 6.00
Typical group deposit: 20%
Total taxes: 20.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 13.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 7.95 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • 24 hours opened
  • Elevator
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Internet - wireless

Airport & shuttle information

Durham Tees Valley , 10km , £10.00 one way taxi.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

About Mercure

  • Midscale hotel with warm, contemporary rooms
  • The Park Sleep & Fly offer includes 1 night acoomodations, airport transfer by shuttle service and up to 15 days of free parking
  • Coffee and tea tasting
  • Buffet breakfast with both local and international food items or the Express & Co. breakfast formula is served at the bar until noon. Enjoy a hot drink, a glass of orange juice, and some bread with jam, or other delicious pastries
  • Ready to Spa packages includes accommodation, breakfast, and one spa treatment
  • Great meeting space for any special occasion

The Mercure highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Clervaux Artisan Bakery & Cafe - Enjoy freshly baked goods and a cosy atmosphere, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Old Yard Tapas Bar - Savour Spanish cuisine in a vibrant setting, located a 7-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Akbar's - Indulge in authentic Indian cuisine with a modern twist, approximately a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Activity: Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum - Explore the history of the railways in a historic setting, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Hash Bar and Kitchen - Start your day with a hearty breakfast in a relaxed setting, around a 6-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Meze - Experience the flavours of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, just an 8-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Santorini Greek Cafe - Enjoy traditional Greek dishes in a friendly atmosphere, located a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Activity: South Park - Enjoy a leisurely stroll or a picnic in this beautiful Victorian park, about a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Voodoo Cafe - Enjoy a Latin American breakfast with vegetarian options, just a 7-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Imperial Express Cafe - A quaint cafe offering British and Asian fusion dishes, only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Tomahawk Steakhouse - Treat yourself to high-quality steaks and cocktails, approximately a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Activity: Darlington Hippodrome - Catch a matinee show at this historic theatre, about a 12-minute walk from the hotel.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel.

Feel free to use the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Darlington event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Metres)
Size
(sqm)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
King's Ballroom 28 x 11 x 4 310 --/180 -- -- -- -- 60 --/-- 280 300 --
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King's Ballroom

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
3336.8 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
28 x 11 x 4 M
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£400.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£700.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£300.00 GBP
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Pullman Suite 11 x 5 x 3 59 --/50 20 25 -- 26 30 --/-- 60 60 --
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Pullman Suite

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
635.1 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
11 x 5 x 3 M
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£180.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£330.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£180.00 GBP
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Locomotion Suite 5 x 5 x 2 34 --/-- 16 16 -- 18 20 --/-- 34 -- --
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Locomotion Suite

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
366.0 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
5 x 5 x 2 M
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
£100.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£150.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£100.00 GBP
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Stephenson Suite 5 x 4 x 2 27 --/-- 10 10 -- -- 15 --/-- 20 -- --
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Stephenson Suite

Small boardroom. Ideal for interviews, and as a Syndicate space. Can be included complimentary when hiring the main ballroom.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
290.6 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
5 x 4 x 2 M
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
Half-day space rental fee:
£60.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£120.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£80.00 GBP
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THE PULLMAN 0 x 0 x 3 60 --/-- -- 24 50 26 36 --/-- 50 50 --
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THE PULLMAN

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
60 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 3 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
    THE LOCOMOTION 0 x 0 x 2 34 --/-- -- 18 30 20 24 --/-- 30 30 --
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    THE LOCOMOTION

    Room type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total size:
    34 Sq. Miles
    Dimensions:
    0 x 0 x 2 Ft
    Floor level:
    Is there natural light?
    No
    Are there obstructions?
    No
    Are there built in screens?
    No
    Is there a built in stage?
    No
    Is there built in A/V?
    No
    Amenities available
      KINGS BALLROOM 0 x 0 x 4 310 --/-- -- 120 300 60 80 --/-- 300 300 --
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      KINGS BALLROOM

      Room type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total size:
      310 Sq. Miles
      Dimensions:
      0 x 0 x 4 Ft
      Floor level:
      Is there natural light?
      No
      Are there obstructions?
      No
      Are there built in screens?
      No
      Is there a built in stage?
      No
      Is there built in A/V?
      No
      Amenities available
        THE STEPHENSON 0 x 0 x 2 27 --/-- -- 10 -- 14 16 --/-- 24 24 --
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        THE STEPHENSON

        Room type:
        General Meeting Room
        Total size:
        27 Sq. Miles
        Dimensions:
        0 x 0 x 2 Ft
        Floor level:
        Is there natural light?
        No
        Are there obstructions?
        No
        Are there built in screens?
        No
        Is there a built in stage?
        No
        Is there built in A/V?
        No
        Amenities available

          FAQs about Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel

          What time is check in?

          Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

          What time is check out?

          Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

          How many rooms does Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel have?

          There are 83 rooms in the property.

          Is there any meeting space at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

          Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

          Can I get a AAA rate at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

          Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

          Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel?

          Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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