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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Waterloo Square St James Boulevard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, NE1 4DN
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James' Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 10-minute walk of St. James' Park and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Life Science Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Mary's Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Gate - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. James' Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northumbria University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪360 Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Persia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Singing Canary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dog & Parrot - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Newcastle-upon-Tyne hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 130 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (499 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre
Express Newcastle City By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Wigton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night for work in Newcastle but my one night was excellent. Great room, great shower, all the staff I met were superb friendly, helpful & proper good crack, as for the breakfast….. I sooooo needed that in the morning. In a nutshell 10 out 10, I’ll book there again, Thanks 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited selection, but perfectly adequate!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good room but didn’t like having an interconnecting room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was ok but tired looking. However it was quiet night 1 and a little noisier night 2. Breakfast was ok. All in all it was a fine hotel, just a little tired but the staff were very accommodating and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here. Lovely hotel. Staff so friendly and helpful. Rooms clean Bathroom immaculate. Breakfast good Thank you - will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless and excellent staff on reception and dining area. Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Michael at check in was excellent . Very friendly and professional. He genuinely looked like he enjoyed the job.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with family
The hotel was very clean and maintained. Everything nice..breakfast w good selection buffet. Liked the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the heart of the city, very easy to walk everywhere and the front desk staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay. Very friendly staff and great overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice room, lovely breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renukaprasad

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only bad thing heating in room broken but staff got us a heater and that worked really well staff on front desk excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deinma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes . The room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025