Darrington by Greene King Inns

Very good

Would def go there again...

Liked: Everything was there. I'd had a long journey so didn't want to go hunting for places to eat etc. My room was contained in a corridor of 6 rooms so no real noise nuisance from other room users (apart from a late night three-some having a long conversation outside my door - some signs telling people to be quiet in the corridor after 10pm might be useful). What REALLy made this stay were the wonderful staff - in particular, Belle who helped me with all manner of queries after my phone decided to play up. She printed off detailed routes, always came back to me with whatever I'd asked for, a real bonus for the hotel owners. Also Carl (I think - blonde) who was the most friendly, personable member of staff ever and despite being rushed off his feet on BH weekend, managed to deliver with a cheery attitude. Greene King - hang on to these staff members - I stay in a lot of hotels/lodges etc and I consider myself qualified to make these comments
Disliked: Not the fault of staff but two warm evenings and the windows were open so the smoke from designated outside smoking area did filter in to the raised eating area . I would have sat elsewhere had I realised but it was a small table suitable for a solo traveller, hence my choice..

Adequate but would not rebook

Liked: Not much
Disliked: Not a dining room for breakfast just part of the bar area

Excellent location and friendly staff.

Liked: Friendly staff. Easy free parking in the large car park. Right on the A1 junction, so great location.
Disliked: Food not good. Evening meal luke warm and Breakfast was cold to luke warm, but it wasn't expensive.

Superb

Liked: Bed was very comfortable.
Disliked: No one was at the reception for long time both at check in and check out times.

It worked well for us...

Liked: Comfortable bed and good sized room.
Disliked: One of the bedside lamps was missing and although the helpful receptionist looked in other rooms which unoccupied but there wasn't another available which made that side of the room a bit dark. Next morning we also had to report the wall plug by the long mirror which didn't work and made a fizzing noise when plugged in.

Practical location and a lovely...

Liked: The bed was good and the room was spacious, I enjoyed the breakfast, the evening and breakfast staff were very pleasant, and a credit to the company.
Disliked: The bathroom is tired, and the toilet was difficult to flush. The evening meal wasn't good, although it may be been my poor choice, although the Katsu curry sauce was nice.

Ideal!

Liked: Easy access, loads of parking, really friendly helpful staff, pub onsite was perfect!
Disliked: Nothing was great

Exceptional

Liked: Location