Best Western Walworth Castle, DarlingtonBest Western Walworth Castle in Darlington, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 10 hotels we score in Darlington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $138 a night (cached, not a live quote).Best Western Walworth Castle is a historic hotel located in Darlington, England. Set within a 12th-century castle, the property sits on 18 acres of lawns and woodland. It offers 32 en suite rooms, some of which include double jacuzzi baths. The hotel features a restaurant serving carvery meals, a gym, and a beauty centre. It suits families and wedding parties, though the number of guest rooms is relatively small. On-site facilities include a kids' club and parking. The building underwent renovation in 2012 to provide modern interiors alongside its historic structure.What stands out

Extensive woodland and lawn grounds

On-site restaurant and carvery

Available parking and gym

Jacuzzi baths in select rooms

Watch out for

Limited number of guest rooms

Some rooms lack visual impact

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Premier Inn Darlington East(Morton Park), Darlington: 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $139 a night. Premier Inn Darlington East (Morton Park) is a 3-star budget hotel located on Morton Park Way.