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About the Hotel

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

Rooms & Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre offers non-smoking rooms with king-size or twin beds. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an en suite power shower, a work desk, a flat-screen TV, and a hairdryer. Family rooms feature sofa beds for children under 12. Accessible rooms have wider doorways and adapted bathroom facilities.

Dining Options

The hotel serves an Express Start Breakfast with hot items like bacon, sausages, and scrambled eggs. A snack menu, available 24/7, includes pizzas and chicken wings. The bar offers drinks and light bites. Nearby, Darby Street in Cooks Hill has pubs, bars, and restaurants serving Thai, Italian, and Modern Australian cuisine.

Leisure & Entertainment

Guests can explore the Victoria Tunnel, take a rooftop tour of St. James' Park, or visit the Discovery Museum. The Quayside, 1.5 km away, features riverside walks and markets. For outdoor activities, Stockton Sand Dunes offer 4WD tours, sandboarding, and camel rides. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Newcastle United Football Club.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station, with direct trains to London and Edinburgh. Newcastle Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Nearby attractions include the Life Science Centre (0.1 km), Newcastle Castle (0.5 km), and the Utilita Arena (0.6 km). Grainger Town Multi Storey Car Park is adjacent to the hotel.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, and 24-hour front desk service. Two meeting rooms accommodate up to 30 delegates, with natural light and air conditioning. Accessible features include visual fire alarms, grab bars, and wheelchair-friendly rooms. Pets are welcome for a fee of £25 per night. Breakfast is included in all room rates.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
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2 persons
195 sq. feet 
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2 Single beds
Shower
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2 persons
195 sq. feet 
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2 Single beds
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Standard Double Room Hot
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2 persons
195 sq. feet 
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne3000 ft
Airports
Newcastle (NCL) 9.9 mi
Durham Tees Valley (MME) 40.4 mi
Train
Newcastle Central1400 ft
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

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
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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
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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
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