Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

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

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

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out.
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.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. James' Park. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Newcastle-upon-Tyne St. Mary's Cathedral
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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
  • Handrails in hallways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled 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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

philip

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Michael at check in was excellent . Very friendly and professional. He genuinely looked like he enjoyed the job.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with family
The hotel was very clean and maintained. Everything nice..breakfast w good selection buffet. Liked the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the heart of the city, very easy to walk everywhere and the front desk staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay. Very friendly staff and great overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice room, lovely breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renukaprasad

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only bad thing heating in room broken but staff got us a heater and that worked really well staff on front desk excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deinma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes . The room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025