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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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

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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James' Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Room amenity

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

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Located in Newcastle City Center, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG is next to Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Mary's Cathedral. This 130-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Chinatown - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Gate - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. James' Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪The Singing Canary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dog & Parrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Persia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

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 luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, a TV in a common area, and a water dispenser.
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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG on Apr 9, 2026 start from $79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, and within a short walk of St. James' Park. You'll also find Chinatown and Eldon Square Shopping Centre less than a mile away.

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

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

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 do couples enjoy most about 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, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Traveled with partner
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great room, close to everything, and a great bargain. I would love to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good breakfast choices
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes and all of the staff were great
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Derek was super lovely and his female colleague also really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very good and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel near the station. Staff friendly and efficient, room very comfortable and breakfast excellent - something to suit every taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carol -Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome from Michael on arrival. Clean room. Some of hot breakfast was cold. Delighted to see that Holiday Inn is an employer of adults with a learning disability.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Wigton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night for work in Newcastle but my one night was excellent. Great room, great shower, all the staff I met were superb friendly, helpful & proper good crack, as for the breakfast….. I sooooo needed that in the morning. In a nutshell 10 out 10, I’ll book there again, Thanks 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited selection, but perfectly adequate!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good room but didn’t like having an interconnecting room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was ok but tired looking. However it was quiet night 1 and a little noisier night 2. Breakfast was ok. All in all it was a fine hotel, just a little tired but the staff were very accommodating and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here. Lovely hotel. Staff so friendly and helpful. Rooms clean Bathroom immaculate. Breakfast good Thank you - will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless and excellent staff on reception and dining area. Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025