Hotel Express Newcastle Gateshead

Hotels
5.7 (1718 reviews)
Cuthbert Street , Newcastle upon Tyne , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Affordable pricing
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate service

Categories

Cleanliness
2.95
Multiple comments highlight the lack of cleanliness, including dust, mould, and unfinished works.
Service
7.45
Some comments praise the staff, but there are negative experiences with the service (e.g., handling of breakfast requests).
Location
8.45
Many reviews mention the appealing location, close to bus stops and airports.
Room Quality
4.95
Several comments mention basic and dated rooms with various issues. Some were cozy but had specific problems.
Amenities
5.95
Amenities were limited and sometimes did not function properly (e.g., cold water, broken TV).
Value for Money
6.95
Guests felt the price was fair for the location, despite major issues.
Food and Beverage
3.95
Discontent over breakfast availability, especially when the chef was sick.
Overall Experience
4.95
Overall experience marred by cleanliness and service issues despite some positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 09:24

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel Express is ideally situated just a stone's throw away from Newcastle city centre and major attractions like St. James' Park and Metro Radio Arena. With easy access to the A1 and Newcastle International Airport, exploring the city is a breeze.

Modern Amenities
Each room at Hotel Express features a flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest. The hotel also offers free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception for convenience and peace of mind.

Nearby Attractions
From shopping and dining at the Metro Centre to enjoying the vibrant nightlife at Quayside, guests have a plethora of entertainment options within a few miles of the hotel. Not to mention, iconic landmarks like the Angel of the North are just a short drive away.

Ready to experience the best of Newcastle? Book your stay at Hotel Express now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for £20 per person per stay when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 3 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 1718 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.95
Service: 7.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 4.95
Amenities: 5.95
Value for Money: 6.95
Food and Beverage: 3.95
Overall Experience: 4.95
R
Richard couple za
4
Comparable to any hotel in northern Mozambique.
Pros:

Staff Ok and parking available

Cons:

State of the facilities

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Spotless convenient hotel, esp for single travellers
Pros:

I have stayed here a couple of times previously and it is ideal for single travellers as you have the choice between shared facilities and en suite. I don’t think the shared facilities are share among that many as they are always spotlessly clean like the rooms. The beds are comfy and the bathrooms are well-equipped. Just remember that this one is paid at the property rather than through booking.com to save any embarrassment! The large car park is easy to manoeuvre in, although there is a small charge of £3pn. The hotel is on a fairly busy junction, but you only notice the traffic during rush hour. It is a little way out of Gateshead on the road to Teams, so it’s location depends on your requirements, but I found it handy being close to some local major roads and the A1. The Wi-Fi works very well and the TV is a good size.

Cons:

Nothing really, although I cannot comment on the breakfast as English is not really what you want in hot weather.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
1
Horrendous I want a full refund
Pros:

Nothing was a shit hole

Cons:

Toilet didn’t flush room was disgustingly dirty with a sec toy under the bed

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Joel solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

El baño estaba afuera de la habitación, me llegaron a levantar alas 9am , pague £20 más por early check in y aparte de eso el personal de día me llegaron a despertar porque decían que la reservación no estába en el sistema después les mostré mi correo , el pago y el número de reservación en Booking.com

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Jason solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Close enough to Newcastle centre with a short walk

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Jessica couple au
5
Pros:

The staff was so wonderful and really tried to make it accommodating, they let me check in early and took in account my bags so put me on a easy access room

Cons:

You could hear everything it was so loud at all hours
The bathroom window was extremely hard to close
The room had a large amount of dust in visible places
The shower didn’t work properly

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
S
Samuel solo_traveller gb
3
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
N
Neil solo_traveller gb
8
Good hotel
Pros:

Good room at bottom no3
Comfy bed
Quiet night
Good location
Like the smoking area round the side

Cons:

More pillows needed
Usual with this place not every room has tv remote

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
W
Wayne solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and accommodating

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
W
Wayne solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Very helpful staff

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
L
Louise couple gb
1
Disappointed with the health and safety at this hotel
Pros:

The staff were friendly but the hotel is massively run down

Cons:

The hotel was really run down, with dodgy electrics, plugs didn’t work, had hardly any power the room was overly hot and the windows didn’t open, the walls were all marked and dents in them, the beds were clean but really uncomfortable. We asked for an extension cable and were given a man made one with a completely different plug to the cable, botched job. Very disappointed

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
L
Lukas solo_traveller gb
1
Very disappointing stay. The room was dirty, there was no hot water, and there wasn’t even any toilet paper in the bathr
Pros:

Nothing terrible place

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
H
Holly Harris solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing really

Cons:

Shower was broken, shower tray was broken and patched badly. No hair drier despite asking. Food smeared on the wall. Small midget flies in the room. No access to fans or cold drinks as the vending was terrible. Bed was not comfortable and quite frankly, we were stitched up. Fore panel had a fault on it, staff did not understand english. Would not have paid what I did, had I have known.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
F
Francis solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything was wrong the bathroom the bed the

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
J
Jamie couple gb
1
Worse place I’ve stayed in for a long time
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
M
Mike couple gb
4
Slightly grubby and clear lack of attention to maintenance
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

Far from spotless. Uncomfortable mattress. Cupboard door hanging off to left of bed. Strip of flooring detached on step to shower

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
P
PITTAWAY solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Managerment is amazing cleaning staff brilliant

Cons:

Everything exceeded my expectations

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
M
Matilda couple gb
2
This place is unclean felt very unsafe due to latch being broken on the window and being ground floor, urine in shower,
Pros:

Nothing really, place wasn’t clean.

Cons:

Body hair left in bed, showering and toilet facilities had faeces on toilet paper and urine on floor of shower, carpet was very dirty couldn’t remove shoes due to this, missing latch from window which made this property feel very unsafe as we were ground floor, walls were dirty and water wasn’t running properly in the sink in room, had to pay to use car park on top of hotel cost

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
R
Ryan couple gb
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
K
K Louise solo_traveller gb
8
Lucky
Pros:

At last minute provided a ready family room when nearby Stadium apartments let us down at that stage. A great sized room and friendly/helpful team members.

Cons:

We booked breakfast for 8am, we're then told unconvincingly that it would be ready shortly and to wait in our room, then after half an hour when we had to leave we approached a different member of staff who told us that the chef was off ill. Would rather be told up front rather than be delayed! Not enough to put us off returning though

2026-07-06 via Nuitee