Grey Street Hotel

grey street hotel

The four star Grey Street hotel has the most enviable central location that makes it stand out from the crowd. The grade 2 listed building has stunning architecture and encapsulates period charm as well as style and sophistication. Inside the hotel, it is just as beautiful. The rooms are light, airy and extremely comfortable and all the windows are triple glazed which optimises peace and quiet.

The rooms are elegantly styled and the crisp white sheets provide a sense of cleanliness and relaxation. A standard double or twin room that sleeps two people normally starts from £65 and upwards depending on what day you will be staying. Certain days will be more expensive. The deluxe double room that sleeps two starts at around £85 and can go right up to £139 per night on certain nights. There is also a deluxe twin option that also sleeps two. Prices for this are similar to the deluxe double room. All the rooms come complete with thick towels, drench showers, toiletries, plasma or LCD TV, laptop safe, DVD player with library, CD player, cafetiere coffee and herbal teas.

It really is a plush hotel and the location of it makes it one of the best in the area. The Theatre Royal is only a two minute walk away as is the Eldon Square shopping centre, so regardless of whether you need some retail therapy or want to relax and unwind at the theatre, you will not be stuck for choice here. For commuters the railway station is only a five minute walk away so again the hotel is easily accessible. For those who really want a taste of the North, the Millennium Bridge and Newcastle Quayside is also only a five minute walk away too.

Royal Station Hotel

royal station hotel

This is one of many 3 star hotels in newcastle, the Royal Station Hotel is a great base for you to stay if you want to be close to the city centre. Only 0.3km away, this hotel is perfectly located for an easy stroll into the delightful centre and is ideal for seeing what great things the North has to offer. What’s more, its close proximity to the railway station makes it a real hit with guests. The prices aren’t bad either. A standard single room that sleeps one comes in at around £57 – £112 depending on what day of the week you are staying. A standard double room that sleeps two is also reasonably priced but again can vary depending on what day of the week you want to stay. Prices start from £67 and make their way up to £122 per night. There is also the option for a standard twin room that sleeps two people. Prices for these rooms start from £72 and at the top end are around £127 per night.

The hotel itself is a delightful building that gives a real sense of grandeur and history. It combines elegant Victorian architecture with the highest quality modern facilities, so you could say you get the best of both worlds. The hotel was opened by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1858 and now boasts 144 spacious en-suite bedrooms. That isn’t all. The hotel also has the highest facilities for business use too. There are fourteen conference suites, with the largest being able to accommodate up to 200 delegates. From a more relaxing angle the hotel also offers an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and cold plunge pool which is available to all guests. There is also a fitness area and a bar.

The Newgate Hotel

Newgate Hotel Newcastle

This city centre hotel offers panoramic views across Newcastle, and its location is ideal for visitors stopping by for either business or leisure. With its welcoming interior and modern design, the Newgate meets a three star standard in all of its ninety-three rooms – which cost around £135 a night – and maintains a non-smoking policy throughout. Also available are meeting facilities, on-site bar/restaurant, and twenty-four hour reception service for all guests of the hotel.

Guests can chose from double or twin rooms, which sleep a maximum of two adults, but cots are available for children. Of course, the rooms have all the standard conveniences you would expect from a city centre hotel; such as a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and telephone – also on hand is an iron and ironing board, and, as an added bonus, a laundry/valet service, so you won’t have to worry about looking your best. Other amenities include; radio/alarm clock, in-room Modem Hook up, the choice of interconnecting rooms, a lift to all floors and a wake-up call from reception if necessary.

The Newgate Hotel is just minutes from the centre of Newcastle’s, with its Georgian quarter and modern Quayside sights. Easily accessible from the city’s two airports, or the main train station, most of the centre is quite compact and easy to explore on foot, but there are also extensive metro lines and bus services. Historic Newcastle has always been a draw for tourists, offering beautiful Georgian houses and Cathedrals to admire, as well as the reminders of Newcastle’s industrial past – such as the Path Head Water Mill. The Quayside is considered to be the cultural quarter of the city, with visitor’s centres and art gallery’s not to be missed – along with the famous Tyne Bridge, which stretches over the Quay – one of many which connect the city’s districts.