Blackwell Grange Hotel Darlington

Stayed two days in this Hotel with family due to its close location to Croft Motor Circuit.

The bathroom hadn't been cleaned there was blood on the curtains and bed sheets, the carpets were covered in stains and didn't look like they had ever been cleaned.

The rooms themselves appear to of been refurbished maybe in 2006 (estimating that from a date of a picture in our room) and are nice, however, the walls are thin, and in the morning we could hear next doors shower, toilet and everything.

Tatty decor, carpet held together with duck tape, room furniture for for the scrap heap, bathroom fittings seen better days, plumbing noisy and haphazard, bathroom tiles painted over etc - what more can I say - good job I didn't eat there.

My room smelled musty and dank, there was lots of mould around the window frames and all over the bathroom ceiling.

The bed was huge and bar was good for a beer.

The main restaurant was closed when we stayed due to it being refurbished (we were told upon arrival) however meals were still being served in the bar area.

The restaurant is new and stylish and there was a buffet of cooked breakfast, cereals, sweet breads and fruit.

The staff were amazing, the food brilliant including breakfast and we had the best day ever.

We thought that everything was perfect from the friendliness of the staff to the wonderful meal we had in the restaurant.

Having said that - I would stay again, it's set in beautiful grounds and if you dont mind eating out (breakfast was fine) and if you stay in one of the better rooms - then you'll enjoy your stay.

The hotel staff were friendly and unobtrusive, service were excellent.

Excellent service, large bedroom and i thought the staff were very helpfull & food was value for money.

The reception and staff where also very professional whilst helpfull and pleasant.

00pm I was surprised to find metal grills had been erected around the reception desk, which was explained as 'health & safety' to protect the receptionist, which is a little disconcerting.

Upon arrival the staff were equally lovely and friendly, showers were very powerful.

If we had the chance to stay longer I would have liked to visit their spa, pool and walk the lovely grounds- but alas, we were off to Scotland.

Car parking not adequate for the size of hotel.

Also the staff were amazing and the room was clean and comfortable.

The staff were amazing and the room itself was clean.

Needed two rooms for our family, both of which were clean, lovely and comfortable.

On arrival we were made to feel extremely welcome, teh receptionists couldnt have been more helpful, assistance was offered with our luggage, and we were given clear concise directions to our room.

A clean bath, lovely food and dinner was pretty good.