Grainger House Hotel

Hotels
6.3 (714 reviews)
Benwell Lane , Newcastle upon Tyne , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean, comfy bed
Easy access, good size rooms
Great customer service
Quiet location
Cons:
Not clean
Old furniture
Freezing rooms
Mess outside upon arrival

Categories

Cleanliness
4.38
Multiple comments highlighted cleanliness issues including mold and spider webs.
Service
7.85
Generally positive remarks about the service, with mention of friendly staff.
Location
6.89
Location was deemed good for some guests but mentioned as a bit messy.
Room Quality
4.84
Rooms varied in size and comfort; some were small and old with mentioned issues.
Amenities
5.87
Basic amenities available but some were lacking or outdated, such as the missing kettle.
Value for Money
7.83
Considered good value for the price paid, especially noting reasonable room sizes.
Food and Beverage
6.88
Free tea, coffee, and water were highlights, though specific food options were not mentioned.
Overall Experience
5.85
Mixed reviews led to an average overall experience with some highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:26

Property Description

Historical Building with Spacious Grounds
Grainger House Hotel provides accommodation in a charming grade 2 listed historical building set amidst 2 acres of beautiful lawns and trees.

Well-Appointed Rooms and Amenities
Guests can enjoy a private room with options for en-suite facilities or shared bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Each room features a welcome tray with tea, coffee, and more, as well as access to a modern lounge area with a coffee machine and large TVs.

Convenient Location and Access
Conveniently located less than 2 miles from the city centre and train station, with easy access to Newcastle Airport. Guests can utilize the on-site amenities including free parking, ironing room, Rijo Coffee machine, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

To experience these offerings and more, book your stay at Grainger House Hotel now.

Important information:

Please note that standard rooms are cost effective, so some of the facilities are not included like Bath Towels etc.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 714 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.38
Service: 7.85
Location: 6.89
Room Quality: 4.84
Amenities: 5.87
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 6.88
Overall Experience: 5.85
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Brannigan8 solo_traveller gb
1
Filthy and disgusting
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room was full of dead wasps on the window sill on the floor in the bathroom.
Room was freezing!
No tv remote asked for one had to ring back up as they forgot eventually one was brought up at gone 1am when I was asleep so woke us up!.
Only to find it was for a JVC tv not samsung!
Shower was disgusting absolute filth!
Suppose u get what u pay for will NEVER stay here again.
Staff miserable as sin.
Webs everywhere room not cleaned properly at all.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
P
Pârvulescu_marius solo_traveller ro
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
C
Cairns solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

X

Cons:

X

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
L
Laura solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

The state of the building and the room also it was not clean and the grounds were disgusting

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
J
Jon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
S
Scht solo_traveller cl
6
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
P
Perform Engineering Services LTD solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The overall stay was not bad, however, the WiFi connectivity was way poor. Moreover hearing was not functional

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
E
Emmanuel couple gb
5
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
A
Ann solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Friendly efficient staff and good value price

Cons:

TV not working

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
E
Emmanuel couple gb
5
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
1
I would not let my worst enemy stay here.
Pros:

Nothing, it was absolutely abysmal. If I hadn’t of been with my husband there is no way I would have stayed there.

Cons:

Everything was awful, the room was tiny, really grotty, we warned our friends that we would likely be murdered in the night.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
J
JOHNSON solo_traveller gb
9
Value for money
Pros:

Good value for money bus stop in to city centre outside of hotel

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
6
Ok
Pros:

Meeting people

Cons:

Room for improvements

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
1
Worst hotel stay ever
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Filthiness
Cold
Smells
Its worse than a prison cell
The shower doors were caked with brown dirt, stuck there for ages.
Table coffee stains, dusty, carpets with fluff and thick dust and dirt.
No curtains on window.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Laurence solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location and looks nice on the outside.

Cons:

Last morning staff were amazing, however the first day was not a great experience.

Firstly, regarding the £10 deposit, I only had a £20 note and was told quite adamantly that no change was available, which made things awkward on arrival.

In the room, there were no hangers or coffee cups provided, although there were tea and coffee facilities with a kettle available. Thankfully I checked the kettle before use, as the inside was brown and did not appear clean.

The room overall was quite dusty. I initially thought it might just be me, but over the two days I could hear someone a few rooms away repeatedly sneezing as well.

There also appeared to be black mould in the corners of the shower, along with cobwebs and a spider in the bathroom, which gave the impression the room had not been cleaned thoroughly.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
D
Dawson solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
1
Dirty, unkempt, cold - avoid at all costs
Pros:

The historic character of the hotel & its good location

Cons:

The hotel was dirty and badly maintained. The furniture was in poor condition and there were no bedside lights. There was a crowb of intimidating people at reception and the coffe machine didnt work. The room was very cold. There were some unsavoury looking characters staying in the hotel.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
F
Faustudo solo_traveller pt
6
No comment
Pros:

Access

Cons:

Poor Wifi

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
G
Garry couple gb
1
Went to reception to complain and asked for directions to the nearest restaurant. Got onto main road and asked a couple
Pros:

Arrived at the hotel approximately 18:00 on 16th May. I have to admit that the grounds resembled a refuse tip

Cons:

1 towel only, no tea, coffee, milk or sugar, no thermostat on radiator, mattress was uncomfortable and no chair, or remote for TV

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Greenhough solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Place was not clean. No heating. Not enough cups for people in room curtains didn't open. Smelled of damp and mould.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee