Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to St. James' Park

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Reception
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 neighborhood

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Located in Newcastle City Center within a short walk of St. James' Park, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Quayside. This 130-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • O2 Academy Newcastle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chinatown - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. James' Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northumbria University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪360 Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Persia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dog & Parrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Singing Canary - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to St. James' Park
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a vending machine, and a TV in a common area.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre
Express Newcastle City By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Newcastle City Center, just steps from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Life Science Centre, and within a short walk of St. James' Park. You'll also find Chinatown and The Gate less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG include a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillow menu and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Does Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG for a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay.

Does Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 11.3 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

No, at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1005 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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area of town, plenty of bars nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

The first thing thing to hit you is the reception staff , so polite helpful and friendly ! The reception area , clean and had a welcome feeling. The room we had must have been refurbished as it had in place the things you needed , like somewhere to hang your coats and my wife said a shower with a folding door . The man at the reception was so helpful in giving advice on the places to see and how to get there . Breakfast was great! My wife and I (we are in our early eighties)decided on a whim to spend a few days in Newcastle and we loved the city and the hotel made it great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel & breakfast good, However foo made in the evening was very poor. we had spent 7.5 hours in A&E and were hungry ordered toasties which were awful. I would change that on their menu!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler

Traveled 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

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