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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to St. James' Park

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Exterior
Reception
Meeting facility
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre offers practical comforts in the heart of the city. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, free WiFi in all rooms, local dishes at the restaurant, and drinks at the bar. Guests often praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Waterloo Square St James Boulevard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, NE1 4DN

What's nearby

  • Utilita Arena Newcastle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. James' Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northumbria University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Quayside - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Newcastle Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dog & Parrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Town Wall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bodega - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪360 Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

Hotel near St. James' Park
Close to Quayside, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 130 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

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
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

Property 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.
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Newcastle City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Life Science Centre and St. James' Park. Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Mary's Cathedral and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum are just steps away. Central Station and Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1011 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean,good location,pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with a comfortable bed. Slept very well. Breakfast was fabulous. Staff at check in were wonderful and engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean & comfortable room, nice & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, excellent staff, and a good free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near train station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, competitive pricing and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, well kept hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The staff was so welcoming and everything was very clean. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is literally minutes from the train station. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely trip

Lovely staff, very informative on local places . Lovely and clean room with a nice bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff especially Olivia
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was brilliant, super helpful and very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, we loved everything about it. Excellent room, breakfast, location, staff and facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking in front of the hotel for the luggage has beenpossible. Late check out has been possible. Parkhouse with additional payment nearby. An aircondition for a house nearby makes a lot of noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once again a lovely stay in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for a short viisit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly as helpful. Room good. Location useful so close to station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly and helpful staff, very convenient position, good rooms, great wifi.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Football stop over

Stayed here just for one night,what a great central hotel ,just a 10 minute walk into town,car parking right next door,room was very clean & spacious,will definitely stay again when visiting Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025