Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near St. James' Park

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Waterloo Square St James Boulevard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, NE1 4DN
  • Place, Chinatown
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James' Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Newcastle City Center stay.With a stay at this Newcastle City Center hotel, you'll be steps from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Life Science Centre. Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Mary's Cathedral and Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • O2 Academy Newcastle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. James' Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northumbria University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪360 Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Persia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dog & Parrot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Singing Canary - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3-star hotel near St. James' Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out.

This 3-star Newcastle-upon-Tyne hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Newcastle-upon-Tyne hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (499 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, and micky is the best 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a great position with lots of good restaurants in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zak

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing reception very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Student drop off

Staff were great. Hotel is a standard holiday inn with a silly overpriced cost. Parking is a multi story adjacent with the usual minute spaces & ridiculous navigation issues. Relatively expensive too. £13 overnight. Hotel is well situated for most of the city centre stuff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central to all facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and informative reception staff. Clean and functional room. Good location and easy parking in adjacent public car park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Asad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the wedding we attended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception were very friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely. Breakfast included is a positive and ample choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

F

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with a comfortable bed. Slept very well. Breakfast was fabulous. Staff at check in were wonderful and engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean,good location,pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025