Dalesman hotel 96-100 victoria road, Darlington, DL1 5JW, United Kingdom
#3 of 13 hotels in Darlington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 452 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 July 2023
Peter
FranceVery pleasant little hotel based on a traditional pub. Room was beautifully clean, and quiet. Owner and bar staff very friendly. Food home cooked and good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Julia
United KingdomI think the only quibble is that there was no soap holder in the shower. It was difficult to shower, holding the soap all the time.
The Dalesman was very close to the railway station for my journey home, but in walking distance of the shops and restaurants. I decided to have an evening meal in the bar and the staff were so friendly and made a solo lady very welcome. The meal was delicious. The room was sufficient for my needs and had everything I needed. There was a lovely bathroom, a large TV and tea/coffee facilities. I asked about breakfast, but it was served too late for my train journey home. Howevever, the management provided a kitchen in which was kept, cereal, bread, milk and butter. I was able to make myself an adequate breakfast to eat in my room.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Violeta
United KingdomThe situations with breakfast was not very clear to me, it turned out you have to book it in advance
The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, especially their cute doggies! The room was very clean and comfortable, including exceptionally clean bathroom facilities The bed and the mattress were super comfy, i think i might have had the best sleep in the last couple of years And location of course, very close to the railway station - exactly how i needed, and there was Sainsbury nearby, and ATM, and small cafes, very convinient.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Chris
United KingdomAll fine.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Matt
United KingdomRoom was a little warm on a hot day, but fan already provided which helped
Very friendly staff.Clean, good value for money, nice room, good amount of coffee and tea in the room, shower gel and shampoo, comfy bed.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
John
United Kingdomfriendly staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Jenny
United KingdomThe shower looked super fancy but took me a minute to figure it out and then it would go very hot and very cold. Didn't take away from my pleasant stay though!
Staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful! Room was spotless and comfortable.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
John
United KingdomBudget hotel with good size rooms
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Mark
United KingdomDouble room, but it would have felt pretty small with two people in it. Adequate for one though.
Great location for rail station and town centre. Clean, comfortable room. Great value.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Guy
United Kingdomvery modern, refurbished room with comfortable bed and excellent shower.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Mark
United KingdomExcellent value- nice room- very comfy bed
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Ian
United KingdomNothing.
Location and price.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Ruby
United Kingdom-
Newly refurbished, very clean, quite, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Alex
United KingdomIncredible value for the price. Staff were friendly and helpful, location very central. Room was very clean, stylishly decorated.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Stefano
ItalyThe hotel is a bit of a maze with many very small and steep (british style) staircases and small corridors, so if you are travelling with many big luggages I would avoid it all together. Also if you are afraid of small spaces, this is not the right place. The toilet although not small was a bit unconfortable and the automatic light didn't make the life easy
Great location half way between the centre and the station. The room was very clean and confortable. The bathroom was a good size. The host was really friendly.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Erik
United KingdomBreakfast not worth 10 pounds( beans smelt off to me) Location not great and I'm not sure I would have liked to park a decent car in the public car park which was a quid.
Good priced room rate .Had a bar and en suite bathroom
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Christopher
United Kingdomnothing all was exceptional
second stay rooms are clean and spacious staff are friendly and accommodating nothing too much trouble great food and portion sizes nothing not to like
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Richard
United Kingdomeverything was perfect
staff were fantastic, super friendly and helpful, room was immaculately clean and amenities were new and easy to use
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Catherine
United Kingdomn/a
I stay at the Dalesman whenever I'm in Darlington for a show at the Hippodrome. It's close to buses and trains, and also a short walk into the town centre. The rooms are always spotless, the beds comfortable, and the staff are friendly and helpful. I particularly like the fact that there is an easy key-drop check out for early risers. The pub also serves food at good prices, so handy for a quick bite to eat.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Raymond
United KingdomThe hotel is situated near the train station in a central location, I was pleased with my room which was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Andrew
United KingdomComfy bed, quiet attic room, friendly staff, very clean
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Paul
United Kingdom2 minutes walk from the rail station.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 April 2023
Joel
BangladeshThe pub is a traditional local, with friendly staff. The room was clean, the shower worked well and the pricing was spot on. The location is very handy, a short walk to the station, lots of little shops and food outlets within easy reach and only a short walk to Darlington town centre.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
John
United KingdomNo the most salubrious area of town and was worried about the parking but everythinwas ok - a bit of noise from Royal Mail wagons early morning but not too bad
Convenient and clean. I expected noise from the bar downstairs but was pleasantly surprised at the relative quietness
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Catherine
United KingdomNothing I liked everything
The friendliness of all the staff
Stayed in April 2023
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