Hotel Express Newcastle Gateshead

Hotels
5.7 (1753 reviews)
Cuthbert Street , Newcastle upon Tyne , GB

Paid
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:
Helpful and accommodating staff (early check-in, assistance with bags)
Convenient location (close to Newcastle centre, near major roads, A1)
Parking available (large car park, easy to manoeuvre)
Wi‑Fi works well and good TV size
Some comfy beds and quiet nights reported
Smoking area available
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (dirty rooms, visible dust, food smeared, flies)
Room maintenance issues (broken/patchy showers, windows hard to close, damaged flooring/cupboard doors)
Uncomfortable beds reported by multiple guests
Dodgy electrics/plug issues and health & safety concerns
Vending machines terrible/no cold drinks or fans
Language/booking system issues and inconsistent staff communication

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple reviews repeatedly describe rooms and bathrooms as dirty (visible dust, food smeared on walls, small flies, sec toy under bed), and explicit toilet/cleanliness failures, justifying a very low cleanliness score.
Service
10
Several reviewers praise staff who were helpful, accommodating, allowed early check-in and assisted with bags; a few service issues are noted (waking guest, language barrier), but overall sentiment about staff is strongly positive, so service is rated highly to reflect consistent positive staff interactions.
Location
9
Location repeatedly described as convenient — close enough to Newcastle centre, handy for major roads/A1 and with parking available — though on a busy junction; overall location sentiment is strongly positive.
Room Quality
3.5
Numerous reports of uncomfortable beds, broken/patchy showers, windows that wouldn't close or open, marked walls and structural/maintenance faults indicate poor room quality.
Amenities
4.5
Mixed mentions: positives include working Wi‑Fi, good TV size and parking; negatives include broken shower, lack of hairdryer, poor vending (no cold drinks/fans), and charged parking — overall amenities are below average.
Value for Money
4.5
Several guests felt overcharged or ‘stitched up’ and would not have paid the price had they known conditions; one reviewer noted paying extra for early check-in but experiencing issues — value is therefore rated below average.
Food and Beverage
5.1
Limited direct comments on food; vending was described as terrible and one guest could not properly comment on breakfast — net sentiment is slightly below average due to vending/refreshment complaints.
Overall Experience
6.5
Overall stays are mixed but lean negative: several strongly negative headlines and descriptions of hygiene/maintenance problems balanced against consistently helpful staff and convenient location, producing a middling overall experience score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 08:20

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 1753 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 10
Location: 9
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 4.5
Food and Beverage: 5.1
Overall Experience: 6.5
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Located close to where I had to attend work.

Cons:

The information said it was recently refurbished, but it was very tired and grubby looking

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • gb
1
DISGUSTING/DIRTY AND GROSE
Pros:

Nothing apart from location, this property is disgusting the place is really dirty, holes everywhere, paint splashed everywhere the carpet has been played over carpet for quickness and the hoover has never seen this carpet it’s filthy. Also please research this hotel has been hiding that it has bed bugs and all sorts have bites on my arms also, couldn’t wait to leave which we did and no refund or compensation, also it’s cost to park your car in there car park awful just awful. I’m not surprised by the lack of hygiene shower was hanging off the wall and it was bloody roasting as well, had a fan that didn’t work on ground level and windows had no safety catches on them people walking about all over the place like they stayed here long term it was not clean at all. Service was crap no warm welcome etc nothing. Did get asked if guy next door talks to much to call reception so he’s there long term then. Honestly NEVER WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL

Cons:

Everything as above.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
2
Avoid!!
Pros:

Location was handy for Newcastle & Metro

Cons:

Filthy toilets and units in room broken

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
1
Walked out after checking the room, disgusting
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The place was filthy, fake pictures on the website, advice for anyone please stay clear of this place

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
2
Sleepless
Pros:

Checking out

Cons:

Barely slept - room doors noisy, road noise coming through the windows and plastic pillows.

On the plus side, bed sheets and towels clean.

Back to reality, room not ready, next room by the road, blocked shower, dusty round kettle, dirty windows and just generally knackered, which was poorly hidden with lashings of white paint.

Paid £235 for one night that should have cost tops £35. Wore shoes in the room which was a first for me.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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travelling girl 98675433 • solo_traveller • gb
2
Shabby
Pros:

Breakfast was cooked upon arrival. Staff gave us fresh pillowcases when we asked.

Cons:

Uncomfortable short beds. No pillowcases on spare pillows. Duvets were too short. I am not even that tall. No amenities in bathroom. Felt very dirty. No working main lamp.
Juice at breakfast tasted off.
1/10. Felt shabby. Would not recommend.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good hotel
Pros:

I stay here regular so no real complaints its convenient location for events I was going to local
Good bus service for Newcastle and Gateshead which is also walking distance for food shops etc
There is a fridge and microwave in reception area which is good and chocolate drink machine
Staff are friendly

Cons:

I was at the bottom which I prefer
Some homeless staying here at present and don't really want to be involved in their drama

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Callum • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Greg • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • gb
2
Unfortunately woukd never go back
Pros:

Frontline staff

Cons:

Not being made aware of the type of property (homeless)
Dirty tired inside and out
Poor breakfast dirty carpets
Very neglected

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • gb
2
Made me appreciate my life
Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

TV had cracks on it, bedding gave was for a single bed instead of a double, shower was upside down, ambulances were at the hotel throughout the stay, people peeing on the side of the hotel, could hear every noise through the thin walls, carpets were stained as was the bedding, and the rooms were damaged

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jacquie • solo_traveller • gb
4
Stay would have been fine except for bad smells and bed bugs
Pros:

Easy location to get onto main road in and out of Newcastle by road. 15 min drive to Central Newcastle. Not for a guest without car. No facilities near by. Staff were OK. No friendly hello or acknowledgement, they were not rude though.

Cons:

Cleansiness: hairs in shower, food and other things found under beds!! ... No shower gel on arrival had to ask for it to be filled. Dirty spoon in room fir the tea/ coffee making. Shower not easy to use - either too hot or too cold. Tabletops - not cleaned properly, found dirt and hair in corners, in particular dusty tabletop that tea/coffee tray was on. And last but not least Bed Bugs....dropped on bed during and the final morning, actually woke up with one in bed with me... 3 we found not sure how many more we didn't see, think they came from floor above as they just appeared.
The smell from one or two of the floors was awful, smelt like bad mould every time went past to get bwteen reception and bedroom. . Would not re commend this hotel for anyone with breathing issues unless they get it fixed . Popped my head into one of the shared shower toilets, smelt awful.

TV - would lose signal every now and again while watching a program.

No lounge area

It's only because I knew we would probably not get our money back and knew it was oy a very short stay, otherwise would have left.
I stayed at another hotel with similar budget before this one in another area, what a difference - it was spotlessly clean and near shops, staff were friendly,. Unfortunately they couldn't do our whole stay.

Sorry but wouldn't stay at Hotel Express again.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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MR TONY HASLAM • solo_traveller • gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Nothing stood out

Cons:

Lots of creaking floor boards, and sound proofing barely existed. To noisy for me to get a good night's sleep. Breakfast barely average.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Tnoe • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very peaceful

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Definitely do not recommend staying here. Absolutely awful and disgusting

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Good size room

Cons:

Shower head broken off, unusable

Trip hazard from bathroom into room, carpet was coming away

Breakfast not the best

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Nauris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

It was good. staff was helpfull.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee