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About the Hotel

Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 4DN
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Providing 130 rooms, the modern Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre By Ihg is situated about 5 minutes' walk from River Tyne. This 3-star smoke-free inn is located in close proximity to Discovery Museum and welcomes its guests to use a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities or to enjoy Italian cuisine in the onsite Asian restaurant.

Location

The hotel places you a mere 1.3 km from The Tyne Arch Bridge and a mere 1.6 km from the Refurbished Great North Victorian Museum. The Holiday Inn Newcastle upon Tyne is within 5 minutes' walk of St Mary's Cathedral and in the immediate vicinity of the Grosvenor Casino Newcastle.

The property is 400 metres from Westmorland Road-Discovery Museum-E/b bus stop and 550 metres from Newcastle Central train station in Newcastle upon Tyne.

A 15-minute walk from Civic Centre is a perk for guests staying at this non-smoking property.

Rooms

The rooms at this Newcastle upon Tyne hotel have a seating area, along with an ironing set and an air conditioner for your convenience. Bathroom facilities include a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as a hair dryer and free toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre By Ihg invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar. Thornton Street Cafe is within easy reach of this accommodation.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room Hot
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
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Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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
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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
Nearby
Museum
Discovery Museum
1000 ft
Museum
Life Science Centre
1000 ft
Church
Cathedral Church of St Mary
800 ft
Church
St John the Baptist Church
900 ft
48 Westgate Rd
George Stephenson Monument
2000 ft
Restaurants
Spice of Punjab
500 ft
22 Westmorland Road
The Cloister Cafe
1000 ft
Clayton Street West St Mary's Cathedral
Oscars
1100 ft
Scotswood Road Near Centre for Life & Jurys Inn
Moulin Rouge Cafe and Grill
1600 ft
233 Westgate Road
Tilleys Bar
1100 ft
105 Westgate Rd
Clayton Street Fish And Chip Shop
1400 ft
131 Clayton Street West
New Best Kebabs
1100 ft
106 Westgate Road
George Street Social
1100 ft
45-51 George Street
Pink Lane Coffee
1200 ft
1 Pink Lane
Spudulike
1400 ft
16 Friars St. Eldon Square
Getting around
City Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne11 min  ·  3000 ft
Airports
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)24 min  ·  9.9 mi
Teesside International Airport (MME)98 min  ·  40.4 mi
Train
Newcastle Central5 min  ·  1400 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre By Ihg guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Hindi
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
130
Former name
holiday inn express newcastle city centre, an ihg hotel

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