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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 guest rooms with king-size double 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. Wheelchair-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. The lounge offers coffee and snacks, while the bar provides drinks and a 24/7 snack menu, including pizzas and chicken wings. Nearby, Darby Street in Cooks Hill has pubs, bars, and restaurants serving Thai, pub grub, and more.

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

St James' Park, home to Newcastle United, is a 10-minute walk away. The Discovery Museum and Newcastle Castle are within 0.5 km. The Quayside, with its riverside dining and Millennium Bridge, is 1.5 km away. Sand Dune Adventures at Stockton Sand Dunes offers 4WD tours and sandboarding, a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

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. The A1 motorway is 10 minutes by car. Grainger Town Multi-Storey Car Park is adjacent to the hotel, with variable parking rates.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel has two meeting rooms with natural light, air conditioning, and capacity for up to 30 delegates. Free Wi-Fi, flipcharts, and projectors are available. Pets are welcome for a fee of £25 per night. The property is fully wheelchair-accessible, with visual alarms and Braille signage in public areas. Daily housekeeping is provided.

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

  • 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
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
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The Cloister Cafe
300 m
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Oscars
320 m
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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
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