With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Swalwell), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Intu and 6 minutes from Chinatown. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from St. James' Park and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Tyne Bridge.
What's nearby
Intu - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Castle Keep - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
The Glasshouse - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
St. James' Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Quayside - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Bank Foot Station - 6 min drive
Metrocentre Station - 20 min walk
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 15 min walk
YO! Sushi - 17 min walk
IKEA Restaurant - 13 min walk
Buffet King @ Metro - 18 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Hotel with free breakfast, near Intu
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG offers 134 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Newcastle-upon-Tyne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 134 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall. This hotel also features a vending machine and bike parking.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
Great Room louge - This lobby lounge specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Great Room louge
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
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 room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
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
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1004 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1004 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1004 reviews
6 - Okay
78
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1004 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Karen
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff weren’t terribly friendly. Tiny rooms. Clean and affordable.
Hotel was spotless, staff were fab, only downsides were the bed was unbelievably hard so we barely slept, water pressure in the shower was so low I could wash my hair, and with the weather as hot as it was and no air con in the room it was unbearably hot in there. Purely down to how uncomfortable bed was we won’t book another hotel from this chain.
Nice hotel. Clean room and bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Nice choices for breakfast.Free parking and good location. Choices of places to eat within walking distance.
Property is in a good area for travel and nearby places of interest.
Property was not clean, the carpets in the room were filthy, hallways were not clean at all.
Staff was friendly and helpful with the exception of Ellison.
He is in dire need of cheering up, showed no motivation for anything or anyone at all.
He was on his phone when we were having breakfast and just the general aura of this boy was not good.
He should not be at the front of house.
Breakfast was OK, bit disappointing with quality of the food.
The beds were not great but not bad either.
Would I stay again? Not sure but probably not
excellent hotel, always stay here because it has accessible rooms.
Very clean , excellent staff , good breakfast and easy parking.
Convenient for the A1.