Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

We stayed here for two nights using IHG points, which included breakfast each morning, and overall had a very enjoyable stay. The reception staff were a real highlight. Everyone we dealt with was friendly, helpful, and efficient, which made check-in and general questions easy. Parking is available at $20 per day and can be paid for through the app, which was very convenient. Our room was on the fifth floor and was very well designed and efficient. The bed was firm and comfortable, and the choice of one soft and one firm pillow was appreciated. The room included a small couch, table, fridge, and a well-thought-out bathroom. The bathroom door is multi-functional, closing in to create a shower enclosure or giving privacy when using the toilet. There were no issues with water leakage, drainage was excellent, and the shower pressure was fantastic. Temperature control was another strong point. Both the room and hotel were easy to keep cool with the air-conditioning, which was especially welcome given the extreme heat outside during our stay. Coming back to a cool room and a refreshing shower was a relief. Breakfast was fine and did the job. It’s a functional spread with cereals, scrambled eggs, bacon, beans, toast, and the basics. The buffet coffee isn’t great, but there is a proper coffee machine at reception where you can purchase a better coffee, or alternatively there’s a lovely café about 300 metres down the road. Overall, this is a clean, well-kept hotel that’s thoughtfully laid out and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay here again.

We stayed here for two nights using IHG points, which included breakfast each morning, and overall had a very enjoyable stay. The reception staff were a real highlight. Everyone we dealt with was friendly, helpful, and efficient, which made check-in and general questions easy. Parking is available at $20 per day and can be paid for through the app, which was very convenient. Our room was on the fifth floor and was very well designed and efficient. The bed was firm and comfortable, and the choice of one soft and one firm pillow was appreciated. The room included a small couch, table, fridge, and a well-thought-out bathroom. The bathroom door is multi-functional, closing in to create a shower enclosure or giving privacy when using the toilet. There were no issues with water leakage, drainage was excellent, and the shower pressure was fantastic. Temperature control was another strong point. Both the room and hotel were easy to keep cool with the air-conditioning, which was especially welcome given the extreme heat outside during our stay. Coming back to a cool room and a refreshing shower was a relief. Breakfast was fine and did the job. It’s a functional spread with cereals, scrambled eggs, bacon, beans, toast, and the basics. The buffet coffee isn’t great, but there is a proper coffee machine at reception where you can purchase a better coffee, or alternatively there’s a lovely café about 300 metres down the road. Overall, this is a clean, well-kept hotel that’s thoughtfully laid out and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay here again.

Stayed for one night, was amazing. Beds were comfy, Was able to check in on time, front desk team were so lovely even when you could see they were a bit busy and stressed out. Would definitely stay again when next I come to Newcastle. Before I forget, the shower 🚿 was heavenly and thanks for the late check out Linda.