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Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 4DN

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre By IHG - Non-smoking hotel with complimentary breakfast, 5 minutes from Newcastle Station

Located 600 meters from Newcastle Central Station. 15-minute drive from Newcastle Airport and 10 minutes from A1. Features 130 non-smoking rooms. Complimentary Express Start breakfast buffet includes hot items. 24/7 pizza service and bar available. Two meeting rooms accommodate up to 30 people with natural light and air conditioning. Pet-friendly hotel (£25 per night fee). Grainger Town Multi Storey Car Park adjacent to property. Free Wi-Fi throughout. IHG Green Engage environmental sustainability system implemented.

Additional perks of the hotel

Tree Top Adventure Park with rope bridges and zip wires 20 minutes' drive away

Stockton Sand Dunes offering 4WD tours, sandboarding, camel rides

Victoria Tunnel guided tours available

Newcastle United FC stadium tours with former players (seasonal)

Newcastle Market on Hunter Street open Wednesday-Saturday

Sunday walks around Nobbys Lighthouse Grounds

Direct access to French, Indian, Spanish and Modern Australian restaurants on Hunter and King Streets

Room Options

Standard rooms feature king-size double or twin beds. Family rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children under 12 with pull-out sofa beds. Wheelchair accessible rooms available with wider doorways, visual fire alarms, and adapted bathrooms. All rooms include en-suite power shower, air conditioning, 32-inch TV with Freeview, work desk, and hairdryer.

Other conveniences

Pillow menu

Adjustable sofa/chair

Separate wardrobe

Work desk with lamp

Openable windows

Desktop power outlets

220V AC power

Direct dial telephone

Stereo/radio

Tea/coffee making facilities

Large towels

Iron and ironing board

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.

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2 persons

18 m²

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2 Single beds

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2 persons

18 m²

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Standard Double Room Hot

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2 persons

18 m²

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1 Double bed

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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne900 m

Airports

Newcastle (NCL) 15.9 km

Durham Tees Valley (MME) 65.0 km

Train

Newcastle Central400 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

Delicious Breakfast Buffet

“The breakfast at Holiday Inn Express was excellent. There was a wide variety of options, including hot food like bacon and eggs, as well as cereals and fresh fruit. I loved that it was all well replenished and the quality was really good—definitely set me up for the day!” view full review

Immaculate Room

“My room was pristine and beautifully maintained. I was particularly impressed by the amenities, which included a TV, kettle, and a choice of pillows. The comfort level was great, and I truly appreciated the thoughtful decoration and cleanliness.” view full review

Great In-Room Amenities

“The room came fully equipped with everything I needed, such as a hairdryer and ironing facilities. Having built-in USB ports was a fantastic touch, making it easy to keep my devices charged without searching for outlets.” view full review

Well-Stocked Bath Products

“I was impressed by the bathroom's amenities, which included hand wash, body wash, and shampoo. It was convenient and made a positive impact on my overall experience, ensuring I started my day off fresh.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Hotel Location

Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 4DN

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Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 4DN

City landmarks

Night club

Newcastle Castle

880 m

Bridge

Gateshead Millenium Bridge

2.5 km

Market

The Quayside

1.4 km

Museum

The Great North Museum

1.6 km

Bridge

The Tyne Bridge

1.3 km

Bridge

High Level Bridge

910 m

Gallery

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

1.9 km

Stadium

St James' Park

760 m

Market

Grainger Market

830 m

Church

Saint Nicholas Cathedral

860 m

Mall

Eldon Square

1.1 km

Grainger Street Newcastle city centre

Grainger Town

1.1 km

St Nicholas Square

Newcastle Cathedral

860 m

Monument

Grey's Monument

970 m

Bridge

Swing Bridge

1.2 km

Museum

Holy Jesus Hospital

1.2 km

Cinema

Tyneside Cinema

1.1 km

Grey Street

990 m

Square

The Blue Carpet

1.4 km

Bessie Surtees House 41-44 Sandhill Quayside

Historic England

1.1 km

Gallery

The Biscuit Factory

2.2 km

St. Andrews Street

The Chinese Arch

640 m

Gallery

Laing Art Gallery

1.4 km

Hadrian's Wall

690 m

Park

Leazes Park Lion Sculture

1.4 km

Nearby

Museum

Discovery Museum

290 m

Museum

Life Science Centre

300 m

Church

Cathedral Church of St Mary

240 m

Church

St John the Baptist Church

250 m

48 Westgate Rd

George Stephenson Monument

580 m

Restaurants

Spice of Punjab

130 m

22 Westmorland Road

The Cloister Cafe

300 m

Clayton Street West St Mary's Cathedral

Oscars

320 m

Scotswood Road Near Centre for Life & Jurys Inn

Moulin Rouge Cafe and Grill

460 m

233 Westgate Road

Tilleys Bar

310 m

105 Westgate Rd

Clayton Street Fish And Chip Shop

420 m

131 Clayton Street West

New Best Kebabs

330 m

106 Westgate Road

George Street Social

330 m

45-51 George Street

Pink Lane Coffee

360 m

1 Pink Lane

Spudulike

400 m

16 Friars St. Eldon Square

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays

86%

Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.6

Location

9.2

Service

9.4

Dining

8.4

4/5 based on 1435 reviews

#14 of 89 hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne based on Tripadvisor

Matthew

United Kingdom, November 2024

9.0/10

Excellent location, helpful staff, and great value for money. Would stay again!

Rooms

9.0

The room was clean and spacious enough for our needs. It was also well-equipped.

Service

10.0

The staff were very accommodating and sorted out a problem we had quickly and efficiently.

Location

10.0

The location was ideal; easy to reach the city centre, train station and other areas of interest.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was included and was very good, providing a good start to the day.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had everything we needed, such as an iron and hairdryer.

Taylor

United Kingdom, September 2024

8.0/10

Amazing location, friendly staff, and cheap parking! Breakfast was included which was a bonus.

Rooms

7.0

The room was a bit small, but clean and comfy.

Service

10.0

The staff were wonderful, gave great local tips, and helped me with parking.

Location

10.0

It was super easy to get to, a short walk to the Millennium Bridge and lots of restaurants.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was included and had a good selection of food.

Facilities

9.0

The parking was surprisingly cheap, which was a huge plus for a city-centre hotel.

Anna

United Kingdom, May 2024

10.0/10

The hotel had everything we needed: a great location, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. The breakfast was a highlight!

Rooms

10.0

Our room was clean, comfortable and had USB ports which was a nice touch!

Service

10.0

The staff were always friendly and went out of their way to be helpful.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect for our needs, within walking distance of the city centre and other attractions.

Dining

10.0

The included breakfast was delicious and had a wide variety of options.

Facilities

10.0

The hotel had lots of great amenities, and the cleanliness was excellent.

Oliver

United Kingdom, May 2024

9.0/10

Spotless hotel, super friendly staff, and a great location near the train station. Breakfast was great too!

Rooms

9.0

My double room was very clean and comfortable. It was also modern and bright.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and cute from check-in to check-out. Always a hello!

Location

10.0

It's just minutes from the train station, perfect for exploring the city!

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was a help-yourself buffet style with options to suit all tastes. A full English, cereal, pastries, and fresh fruit were all available.

Facilities

9.0

Everything was clean and well-maintained. I really liked the attention to detail.

Geoffrey

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.0/10

Clean rooms, helpful staff (Mickey was great!), and a decent location. Could be improved in some areas.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean and comfortable, though some minor improvements could be made to the decor.

Service

7.0

Most of the staff were great, especially Mickey who went above and beyond. One receptionist was less helpful.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient, but it was noisy due to nearby revellers.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was included but there were long waits and the quality wasn't consistent.

Facilities

5.0

Parking was more expensive than expected and there was an issue with the air conditioning.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE BY IHG, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre By IHG - Non-smoking hotel with complimentary breakfast, 5 minutes from Newcastle Station

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