Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (7124 reviews)
Waterloo Square, St James Boulevard , Newcastle upon Tyne , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Pillows too hard
Noisy corridors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, but some noted the need for deep cleaning.
Service
9.05
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.09
Numerous reviews highlight the excellent location near the train station and city center.
Room Quality
8.04
Room quality received mixed feedback, with some noting issues with bed comfort.
Amenities
8.57
Basic amenities were available, but noted some issues with the internet and room comfort.
Value for Money
8.43
Most reviews suggest it is reasonably priced considering the location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was described positively, though some found it too crowded.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall positive experiences shared, with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 13:29

Property Description

Central Location and Modern Amenities
Located in the heart of Newcastle, Holiday Inn Express offers stylish accommodation just steps away from major attractions and transportation hubs. Each modern bedroom is equipped with essential amenities like a flat-screen TV, work desk, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Delicious Breakfast and Refreshing Beverages
Start your day right with a generous breakfast buffet at The Great Room, offering a variety of hot and continental options. Throughout the day, guests can also indulge in light snacks and beverages, perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a relaxing evening.

Convenient Meeting Facilities
For business travelers, the hotel provides a meeting room with a projector available for hire, ideal for hosting conferences or presentations. With its central location and modern amenities, Holiday Inn Express is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book your stay now at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre for a memorable experience in this vibrant city.

Important information:

Please note that there is no car parking on site. Car parking is available at the council-owned Grainger Town car park next to the hotel. Charges apply.

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies.

Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NCL

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 7124 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Mason solo_traveller gb
10
Newcastle short break
Pros:

Great staff all went the extra mile to make our stay good

Cons:

Very clean
Good location
Staff were fab

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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mhababi solo_traveller sa
9
Cons:

No refrigerator.
They have to change bed sheet every clean time

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Tamzin solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Food was fair, as expected from a basic hotel, no complaints there. It was a relatively quiet location although it was in a city center. Staff were amazingly polite and helpful.

Cons:

We found the beds and the pillows were not comfortable and struggled to sleep due to it. We had a family room where there were two beds. If a cor was needed we would have really struggled for spacing.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Scott solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Esther family_with_children nl
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Wirginia couple pl
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Choman solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location, clean

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
9
985TaraS Friends getaway Brighton, East Sussex, England
4
Poorly maintained and uncomfortable
Pros:

Room 307 was far too small for three people and had a stale sweat smell that made the stay uncomfortable from the start.
Reading lights didn’t work, the desk chair was filthy, and there wasn’t even space to use it properly.
The air con was noisy, and the overhead shower was faulty, so we had to use the handheld instead.
Breakfast was limited, with fewer choices than Premier Inn, and the coffee tasted unpleasant.
Overall: not worth the extra cost — Premier Inn is a better bet.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Inam couple gb
10
Nice hotel to stay , close to train station and all facilities
Pros:

Located in centre

Cons:

Nice and clean

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Darren family_with_children au
9
Great location and wonderful staff
Pros:

Great location and very helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

A minor point really but I think the breakfast seating area could have been more effectively designed and laid out.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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stubbs solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very comfortable room. Staff were very helpful, professional and courteous I had an issue with a window handle, and it was fixed during the day while I was out. Great central location, 2 mins from the station, 5 mins from City Centre. Perfect for visiting family.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lynn family_with_children gb
9
Made really welcome and looked after by the wonderful staff
Pros:

The staff were excellent in particular the reception staff Bobby and Callum who were fantastic. Our fog was welcomed as much as us.

Cons:

It wasn’t in the best area not dreadful but not the best.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Morgan solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Mariluz solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lucie solo_traveller cz
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
Cons:

One lift was out of order so it took a long time to get up and downstairs with luggage. We were at the top of the hotel so it was fine to walk down when you didn’t have bags, but there was often quite a queue to get up.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rutherford solo_traveller gb
10
Very pleasant stay
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean & tidy and bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good and at a decent time.

Cons:

The only thing that would have improved my stay was if they had a restaurant.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Silvia family_with_children de
10
Gute Ausgangsbasis, sehr hundefreundlich
Pros:

Frühstück war sehr gut

Cons:

Etwas beengt zu viert, kein guter Kaffee zum Frühstück.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sartoris solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Molto tranquillo, pulito, vicinissimo alla stazione

Cons:

A volte la reception era sguarnita

2026-08-05 via Nuitee