Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel Darlington

The breakfast cost £10 l ordered a full English it was small and I would estimate it's true value at no more than £4 l did complain to reception and to her credit she returned my £10,, and informed me she would bring my complaint to the attention of management that day

Good centre of Town Hotel

If you intend to sleep in a hotel, avoid this one. On the pillow in my room were earplugs.... on the hour I found out why - the hotel is by the town clock and it chimes all the hours, every hour. It is very loud and when I contacted reception the response was that they have asked the council to turn it off during the night. It is a massive shame as the hotel itself is modern, well decorated to a high standard and the food and staff were great. The car park is also an issue, I got the last space, which are tight and very few.

At first I was disappointed as the car park was too small for the hotel and as they were hosting a wedding we couldn't get in. We were directed to an alternate car park which was quite a distance away and had o be paid for. The room we were allotted was not on the signposts within the hotel and was confusing to find. They are the negatives, the room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is situated in the town centre and is ideal for walking to pubs and restaurants. The breakfast was of a good quality, I had kippers with poached eggs all prepared to order. If I'm in this are I will stay here again.

The room was really warm as it had no air con. Car park too small. Parking was a struggle blocked in and had to get staff to ask people to move their cars Staff really helpful food was good