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Hotel overview and key features

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

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre By Ihg is a 3-star hotel near airport, located a 15-minute drive from Newcastle Airport and 10 minutes from the A1. The property is a 5-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station, with direct trains to London and Edinburgh. Nearby attractions include St James' Park, Newcastle Castle, and the Discovery Museum within a 10-minute walk.

Comfortable Guest Rooms

Guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre feature king-size or twin beds, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and en suite power showers. Family rooms include a sofa bed for children under 12, while wheelchair-accessible rooms have wider doorways and adapted bathrooms. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, work desks, and tea/coffee facilities.

Dining & Refreshments

The hotel offers an Express Start Breakfast buffet with hot items like bacon, sausages, and pastries. A 24-hour snack menu includes pizzas and chicken wings, available at the bar. Guests can also enjoy coffee, cocktails, or a pint in the lounge area.

Local Attractions

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle provides easy access to Stockton Sand Dunes for 4WD tours and sandboarding. The Victoria Tunnel offers guided tours, while Darby Street features artisan boutiques and lively bars. Nearby beaches include Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach, ideal for coastal walks.

Business Facilities

Two meeting rooms with natural light accommodate up to 30 delegates, equipped with projectors and free Wi-Fi. Catered lunches can be arranged, and office supplies are available on request. The hotel also offers dry cleaning services and same-day laundry.

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2 persons
18 m² 
2 Single beds
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2 persons
18 m² 
2 Single beds
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2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
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2 persons
19 m² 
2 Single beds
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Getting around

Transportation options available

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

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

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

  • 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 info

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
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
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