Conveniently located off the A1 at the Metro Center, this hotel is 10 minute drive from Newcastle city center. It is walking distance from restaurants, public transport and the MetroCentre shopping and entertainment venue. The hotel offers free WiFi. All rooms feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV with Freeview and an en-suite with power shower. Rooms also include irons, ironing boards and hairdryers for convenience. There is a bar, and a free breakfast buffet is served every morning which features a selection of continental and hot items including bacon, sausages, scrambled egg and baked beans. The Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead, an IHG Hotel Center has free car and coach parking, and there is a lounge area where guests can enjoy a meeting, coffee, or evening meal. The hotel also has a business center with audio/visual equipment available and we have a meeting room with meeting facilities as well. The hotel is a short distance from Newcastle Business Park, Newburn Riverside Park, The Watermark and the Team Valley Trading Estate. Sunderland and Durham are a short journey away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 5 mi from the property. Property has the following attractions, Millennium Bridge, Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Castle, St James Park - Newcastle United FC, Utilita Arena, Angel of the North The hotel is close to IKEA Gateshead, perfect for a weekend trip away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Son 7 says the surprise we had breakfast and the bathroom as you can sit on the toilet and watch someone shower. Thought it was 😂 Brekky was lovely.
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was spotless. Checked in early too which was fab. All enjoyed the breakfast and didn't expect cooked breakfast so that was nice surprise. Location was great too.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean room and shower room. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast included, very good value for money.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room and bed were fine. Free breakfast very basic but adequate.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They have the best staff- I have been coming here for years, and they always remember me and they’re so friendly and nice. They have free parking and breakfast. They accept pets, and there are lots of places to walk the dog, with lots of paths up...
  • Turner
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly helpful staff. Clean room. Good location,easy to get into Newcastle by bus.
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have been to this Hotel several times , The Staff are so friendly and helpful
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Staff are all so helpful and friendly nothing is a bother to them, There is plenty of choice for breakfast, We also like where the Hotel is situated, easy access to the Motorway
  • Janette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was close to Motorway but you didn’t hear traffic or trains. It was clean and staff were friendly.
  • Daria
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Clean, comfortable rooms Staff are professional and welcoming

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Our check-in time is 3pm and the hotel is unable to guarantee an early check-in unless the room is booked for the previous night.

Guests are advised that IHG Rewards Club points are not applicable for reservations made through this website.

Groups of 5 rooms or more will be contracted by the hotel with their own terms and conditions. - 50% of the balance needs to be paid 2 weeks in advance - the rest is to be paid on arrival

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.

Please note that no cash payments are allowed.

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 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.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG