In the ‘culture quarter’ of Newcastle’s famous Quayside the Waterside Hotel can be found, just an eight minute walk from the city centre and its many attractions. For a grade II listed building, the rooms are modestly priced in this three star establishment, starting at around fifty pounds – depending on the day of the week – and rising to one hundred and twenty pounds for a family room, which accommodates two adults and a child. All prices also include breakfast.
All of the rooms have their own unique style, and compares itself to a ‘boutique’ hotel, and also offers brand new plasma screen TV and DVD player. Although the Waterside doesn’t have its own restaurant, it does serve a full English or continental breakfast and there are a number of quality cafes and restaurants on the doorstep of the hotel.
Each of the hotels twenty four rooms is fully air conditioned and includes satellite television, a telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The Waterside operates a no-smoking policy throughout the building, and boasts twenty four hour reception, a laundry/valet service, and an on call doctor. Parking is free of charge, and guests can enjoy use of the attached bar Jimmyz if they don’t want to stray too far from the hotel. For visitors who want to venture further afield, there are many city centre attractions only a short distance away, such as the excellent shopping facilities, and the many museums, exhibitions and art displays. Theatre fans can indulge their love of live drama with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Theatre Royal or the Opera North.