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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to St. James' Park

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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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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

  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Gate - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Utilita Arena Newcastle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. James' Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪360 Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dog & Parrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Persia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bodega - ‬4 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, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • 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 eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

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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
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
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.
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

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. 583 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 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

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very clean hotel. They have a nice selection of breakfast options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel and friendly staff , good breakfast choice too ,would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, and micky is the best 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location handy for rail station. A local map for the central city centre would be useful as immediate area was a little confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central to all facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel, great location, really helpful team
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel Erwin van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. All the staff were super helpful. Very friendly. Room was great. Quiet. Breakfast was excellent. Close to train metro and buses. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the wedding we attended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

A nice hotel with good standard and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location friendly helpful staff excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a toastie in the evening. It was cold in places. At breakfast they had run out of certain foodstuffs. It was the English holidays in a busy city centre hotel so they must have known beforehand that they would be busy. Rooom was very clean and quiet. Just the food- or lack of it- let it down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Muhamad Ikmal Arif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, friendly staffs, and adequate range for breakfast. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

karen

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

Very friendly staff, very clean

Bed was comfortable, food was nice. A shame there was no parking for the Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Ideally situated

Ideally situated hotel close to station and centre of Newcastle. Clean room and good hot and cold breakfast options. Only issue is that the WiFi was very intermittent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel & breakfast good, However foo made in the evening was very poor. we had spent 7.5 hours in A&E and were hungry ordered toasties which were awful. I would change that on their menu!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Short break

Near to central rail station. Short walk to the shops. Friendly staff. Quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

JANET

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

Midweek break

We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Service was amazing especially Derek on reception.Breakfast was quite good. Bed was comfortable, only thing i would have liked is better quality pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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