Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Room amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $77
$64 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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, Northumbria University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. .This hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Life Science Centre.

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. James' Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Utilita Arena Newcastle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northumbria University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪360 Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Singing Canary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Town Wall - ‬5 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 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
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

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 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. 596 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was brilliant approachable, definitely stay again and 100% recommend staying
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and good quality breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff made our stay! The gentleman who checked us in told us so much about the city! It was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First class hotel nothing to complain about all the staff friendly and clean environment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good comfortable bed and nice clean bathroom Breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As per usual a great stay at Holiday Inn Express. A warm welcome from reception, room cosy and clean, an enjoyable break.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Desk staff were polite, friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good breakfast choices
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean tidy room Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel near the station. Staff friendly and efficient, room very comfortable and breakfast excellent - something to suit every taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Short walk into the city. Near train station. Free breakfast is a plus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Khorezad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the centre of Newcastle. Our room was ready on arrival at 10.30am which was really appreciated. Quick check in process as well. The room itself was good and comfortable for 2. Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great room, close to everything, and a great bargain. I would love to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very good and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes and all of the staff were great
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oghenemaro Ojevwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luan

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
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8/10 Good

Leo

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay location but no free parking. Really an inconvenience having to book car into nearby car park
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026