Bannatyne Hotel Darlington

Ideally situated for our needs, also close enough to city. Hotel was nicely kept and the staff were friendly and helpful. We only had breakfast in the restaurant but it was well cooked and prompt. If we need to go to Darlington again we’ll definitely stay here again.

Property is looking tired in places with DIY in bedroom very evident - paint on sockets, flaking paint on ceiling. TV was a challenge to get it to work but was good once going. Car park was a nightmare with no defined parking spaces so Amish mash if parking angles and areas. Staff and breakfast were great though

We had a comfortable stay with a delicious breakfast. The room was dated, the bathroom in particular seemed untouched since 80s/90s. Bed was very comfortable and we had a great night sleep. Communal areas were great. (It can be a little tricky to find your room) Myles was a fantastic host during the wedding we attended and also at breakfast!

Hotel was generally good all round but a couple of points let it down. 1. Check in took a while as only one receptionist who was on phone and took an age. 2. Bar had large TV but would only allow sub titles while people in restaurant and wouldn’t even all sound on low!!

We love coming back to this hotel. The beds are great “ very comfortable, breakfast has a lot of choice and is tasty. The staff are very good. The central location is ideal for retail therapy and restaurants. Overall great.

Staff friendly & helpful. Only downside being the room was really warm & although a fan on it was still uncomfortable.

From entering the hotel the Staff were very very welcoming nothing was to much trouble the service was impeccable. The evening meal was superb and so was the breakfast a very wide choice of food wonderfully cooked and presented. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

The bedding reeks. No amount of clean sheets can mask the stench of many years of stale sweat. No safe in room. No Fridge in room. Miserable reception staff. No air conditioning. Missing hooks on back of bathroom door. One dressing gown between 2? Windows painted shut in dining area? No fresh air. I just felt dirty and disgusted by the hotel. Fortunately the wedding I attended (outside of the hotel) was beautiful I wish the same could have been said about the Bannatyne.

Lovely hotel, great service, good food, bed was extremely comfortable. Highly recommended.