Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner
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Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner
Renovated in 2025
A1/A66 Junction, Scotch Corner, North Yorkshire, DL10 6NR, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Lots to do
Newly renovated
Free parkingAmenities
Golf course
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Massage room
Gym
Private parkingFree
24-hour front desk
All amenities
Property Description
A stylish hotel beside the A1(M) with free parking, meeting rooms, a restaurant and an indoor pool.Set beside the A1(M)/A66 junction, the Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner hotel is less than 20 minutes' drive from central Darlington and Teesside Airport. There's free parking, and a direct link to Darlington Railway Station from the bus stop outside. Riverside Richmond, five miles away, is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.You can hold an event for up to 300 in the nine modern conference suites with digital projectors and free Wi-Fi. Keep hunger at bay with breakfast pastries and finger buffets. Kids love to explore Richmond Castle, beside the River Swale only 10 minutes' drive away. Just 13 miles from the hotel, the Bowes Museum shows fine art, textiles and ceramics in a grand French-style chateau with a park. Darlington itself has slides and swimming pools at the Dolphin Centre, theatres and a pedestrianised shopping centre.After work or play Fratello's Italian Restaurant serves classic pizza and pasta in a romantic setting and you can grab drinks and snacks at The Coffee House and Lounge. At this family-friendly hotel, kids stay and eat for free.Guests can also use the Active Life Leisure Centre which is located next to the Hotel on a complimentary basis.
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8.5/10
Friendly staff - convenient location - great facilities!
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Surroundings
Airport: Teesside International Airport
(22.4 km)
Train: Darlington Railway Station
(14.4 km)
Train: North Road
(15.6 km)
Landmarks: Active Life Leisure Club
(<100m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
5
Standard Accessible Room With 2 Single Beds
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Toothbrushes
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7
Executive King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Toothbrushes
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5
Executive Room With 2 Single Beds
2 Single bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Toothbrushes
Private toilet
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3
Standard Room
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
TV
Toothbrushes
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7
Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Toothbrushes
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10
King Room with Sofabed
1 Sofa bed and 1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Toothbrushes
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Guest Reviews
8.5/10
Very Good
102 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.5
- Amenities8.5
- Location8.5
- Service8.5
Average for similar properties in Scotch Corner
Shai Hussain
September 1, 2025
Lovely stay. Great location and an amazing price when you factor in access to the swimming pool and spa. Will definitely return.
sangita72001
July 29, 2025
Friendly staff - convenient location - great facilities!
Guest User
June 24, 2025
My experience from entrance to reception was excellent, making me feel instantly at ease. It was clear that all staff members were dedicated and proud of their work, consistently going out of their way to assist guests. The breakfasts were truly wonderful and delicious! I especially want to commend Steve, the breakfast chef, whose outstanding cooking was matched only by his incredibly cheerful smile.
Guest User
February 23, 2025
Lovely hotel, very clean and staff are lovely. Room was a nice size.
Guest User
August 30, 2025
We use IHG a lot. Many different types pf hptel and prices, but invariably reliable and friendly. This one was anything but… 1. Booked a room with minibar because we have meds which need to stay chilled. Room had no minibar. 2. When we complained, receptionist didn’t seem bothered. Said there were no rooms available with a minibar. 3. When pushed a second time and hard, she conceded there “might” be a room with a minibar, wandered off and miraculously found a room in 2 minutes. 4. Called reception at 10.30pm to check bar closing time. Answer “11 o’clock, but you might want to come sooner because they might shut the till earlier.” 5. Wife called reception following morning to check pool was open. It was, so she went there to find it blocked to hotel guests because of an Aquafit class. She joined in as her only option to get in the water! 6. Showers in the pool area were cold. Another customer was heard complaining about them still not being fixed. Bit of a shocker for IHG.
Guest User
August 24, 2025
Stopped here to use the Tesla chargers. Comfortable spacious bar area with Starbucks Coffee shop. Good well serviced toilets. Literally a ‘stones throw’ off the A1 so hugely convenient.
Angela W
August 14, 2025
Absolutely ghastly experience!! I’ve never been in a doss house but this was our assessment of this alleged hotel! If we hadn’t arrived so late we would have turned on our heels and left!! Left the disgusting room to go to the “restaurant”. The food was limited and as equally disgusting. Excuses offered were as a result of a “power cut” then “due to staff shortages” we were advised that it’ll be ok as there will be a chef in the morning! The breakfast marginally better; my boiled egg was ice cold as it had obviously been cooked the day before (hopefully) and been refrigerated. The room: cobwebs and dust aplenty!! Mold and grime aplenty around the windows; peeling paint, stains ++++ and torn bedraggled lamp shades. The sheets and towels were clean but no shower gel in the pump dispenser so had to use shampoo! Scared to place a barefoot anywhere!! The senior management of Holiday Inn need to sort this establishment out or shut it down!!
C_1984V_1985
July 21, 2025
Food is dreadful, only stay if staying the night and do not want to eat. Positives; - Fast charging Tesla charging points outside - rooms are fine and as expected for Holiday Inn - right off the A1 and A66 - Christine who served us was lovely and very helpful Negatives; - Food is dreadful. I am not someone that expects/wants Michelin star quality but this was awful food. DO NOT EAT HERE! Awful quality ingredients and shockingly cooked. Clear that the hotel just wants to get food out as cheap as possible without any care as to how it tastes (£17 for a frozen pizza base, tomato sauce, bad cheese and pepperoni). I cannot stress how shocking the food was at this hotel. The garlic bread was a frozen pizza base with garlic paste on top. It was inedible and I am shocked this was served. Conclusion; Only stay here if not eating, which is tricky as there are not many alternative eating establishments. If I was needing to come again, I walk stay at the hotel and then walk to the service station nearby and get a Greggs Sausage roll!
Barrie G
July 14, 2025
I recently met a friend at the Holiday Inn Scotch Corner with the intention of going in for a coffee, as I have done many times in the past. Due to the unusually hot weather, we decided to sit in the car briefly to catch up instead. We were parked for just short of 15 minutes in what we assumed was a welcoming hotel car park, especially as I’ve used it before without issue. A few days later, I was shocked to receive a £100 Parking Charge Notice from ParkingEye, who manage the site. Despite not leaving the car or using a parking space for an extended time, and despite our genuine intent to be customers, I’m now being penalised for what I thought was a reasonable and brief stop. There was no clear signage warning that even a short visit would incur a fine, since receiving the fine I have looked on Google maps and notice there is a parking sign as you come into the car part, off a major and very busy roundabout. It has left a very negative impression. Sadly, this experience means I’m unlikely to return, and I would urge others to think twice before visiting unless they’re absolutely certain of the parking terms. This kind of enforcement feels more like a trap than hospitality.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf course
Off-site
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Massage room
Gym
Private parking
Free
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Additional charge
Business center
Multi-function room
Wake-up call
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Gym
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Multi-function room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Front desk services
24-hour front desk
Express check-in and check-out
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Wake-up call
Languages spoken
English
Food & drink
Bar
Room service
Health & wellness
Massage room
Spa
Sauna
Mountain biking
Off-site
Golf course
Off-site
Gym
Public areas
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Elevator
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Facilities for children
Children's meals available
Business services
Postal service
Multi-function room
Conference room
Additional charge
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Business center
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Stair-free main entrance
Safety & security
First aid kit
Smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
CCTV in public areas
Security personnel
First aid room
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Extra crib: Free |
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:£15.99 (approx. US$21.60) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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Property Description
- Renovated: 2025
- Number of Rooms: 91
Phone:+44-1748850900
Email:enquiries@hidarlington.co.uk
A stylish hotel beside the A1(M) with free parking, meeting rooms, a restaurant and an indoor pool.Set beside the A1(M)/A66 junction, the Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner hotel is less than 20 minutes' drive from central Darlington and Teesside Airport. There's free parking, and a direct link to Darlington Railway Station from the bus stop outside. Riverside Richmond, five miles away, is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.You can hold an event for up to 300 in the nine modern conference suites with digital projectors and free Wi-Fi. Keep hunger at bay with breakfast pastries and finger buffets. Kids love to explore Richmond Castle, beside the River Swale only 10 minutes' drive away. Just 13 miles from the hotel, the Bowes Museum shows fine art, textiles and ceramics in a grand French-style chateau with a park. Darlington itself has slides and swimming pools at the Dolphin Centre, theatres and a pedestrianised shopping centre.After work or play Fratello's Italian Restaurant serves classic pizza and pasta in a romantic setting and you can grab drinks and snacks at The Coffee House and Lounge. At this family-friendly hotel, kids stay and eat for free.Guests can also use the Active Life Leisure Centre which is located next to the Hotel on a complimentary basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy for Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner?
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What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner?
Standard check-in time at Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner?
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The closest airport is Teesside International Airport, and it is about 20 mins from hotel by car (22.4 km).How far is the Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner from the closest airport?
About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Teesside International Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 22.41KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Darlington Railway Station |
| Distance to Train Station | 14.36KM |
| Average Price From | USD185 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |