Hotels in Newcastle, U.K.

Hotels in Newcastle, U.K.
Newcastle, in northeast England, is located on the River Tyne, hence its full name Newcastle upon Tyne. Known for its pubs, bars, nightclubs and music scene, Newcastle is also a great destination for nature lovers. Visit Benwell Nature Park with its natural habitats and marshland. Take a day trip to South Shields, a seaside resort only 10 miles from Newcastle, where you can go kayaking, sailing or walk on the cliffs. Belsay Hall's sunken garden, 14th-century house and 30 acres of parkland offers a pretty day in the outdoors. Newcastle's bike trails and country lanes will give any cyclists a good workout. Newcastle's many hotels offer good accommodation for an overnight stay or longer.

Royal Station Hotel

The Royal Station Hotel is a luxury hotel that was opened by Queen Victoria in 1858. Its 144 guest rooms have been recently renovated and offer en-suite bath, beverage-making tray, TV and high-speed Internet access. A continental breakfast or a full English breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant for a small charge. There's also a bar area, where you can enjoy a drink or something to eat from the bar menu. The Royal Station Hotel is situated in the center of Newcastle in a wonderful location for a walk on the Quayside or a drive to neighboring Whitley Bay and all this seaside resort offers.

Royal Station Hotel
Neville Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DH
011 (+44) (0) 191 232 0781
royalstationhotel.com

The Vermont Hotel

The Vermont Hotel is located close to Quayside, theaters, shops, pubs, bars and restaurants and next to Castle Garth. The hotel itself is a large independently owned property with a choice of twin rooms, junior suites and multi-room suites. Each guest room boasts satellite TV, tea- and coffee-making facilities, high-speed in-room Internet access and a mini-bar. The Bridge Restaurant on the Castle Garth level of the hotel offers views over the River Tyne and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a comfortable environment. Many of the hotel's promotional packages also include breakfast in the nightly room rate. Don't miss the fitness center, too, as it's fully stocked with weights, step machine, rowing machine, treadmill and more--perfect if you want to ensure you stay in shape during your stay.

The Vermont Hotel
Castle Garth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1RQ
011 (+44) (0) 191 2331010
vermont-hotel.com

Malmaison Newcastle

This luxury hotel is actually a large boutique hotel that is situated on the banks of the River Tyne close to many of Newcastle's famous attractions. Its 122 rooms include 14 open-plan luxury suites on the top floor of the hotel, with all rooms boasting en-suite bath, satellite TV, CD players, same-day laundry and complimentary toiletries. Internet access is available free for 30 minutes per day, with a charge for any time used after this (a small drawback, especially considering the higher-than-average room rate). The hotel has a brasserie where you can get breakfast (or have it brought to you by room service), a bar and cafe and a fully equipped gym. Malmaison Hotel is a great base from which to enjoy Newcastle or its surrounding area.

Malmaison Newcastle
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3DX
011 (+44) (0) 191 245 5000
malmaison-newcastle.com

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