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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with a continental breakfast before exploring Newcastle's vibrant cultural scene just steps from this welcoming hotel.

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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead is near St. James' Park and Chinatown. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, drinks at the cozy bar, and dining at the on-site restaurant. The hotel offers in-room WiFi and a lobby TV area, all supported by attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AED 226
AED 271 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Swalwell, a neighborhood in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG is in a shopping district and near a train station. Tyne Bridge and Castle Keep are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Metrocentre and Chinatown. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at St. James' Park. Visit our Newcastle-upon-Tyne travel guide
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Clasper Way, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, NE16 3BE

What's nearby

  • Derwenthaugh Country Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Metrocentre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Blaydon Leisure Centre
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TeamSport Newcastle
    1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Bowes Museum
    6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Park Station
    6 min drive
  • Metrocentre Station
    20 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    17 min walk
  • IKEA Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • YO! Sushi
    16 min walk
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG

Hotel near Metrocentre
Located close to St. James' Park and Chinatown, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG provides free continental breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, bicycle parking, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 134 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in FuturePlus, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • 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

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 11 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG on 29 March 2026 start from AED 226, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG located?

Located in Swalwell, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Metrocentre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chinatown and St. James' Park. Tyne Bridge and Castle Keep are also within 6 mi (10 km). Metrocentre Station is 20 minutes by foot and Blaydon Station is 27 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in staff were excellent. hotel was clean and quiet , buffet breakfast very good as always
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Quiet at night, comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great comfy bed and very quiet and hotel was busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yikealo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate the service and staff and I recommend Holiday Inn .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfectly clean room, lovely staff, highly convenient for Metro Centre, Newcastle, and surrounds. Breakfast more than adequate; no sensible reason to stay elsewhere unless one has different aspirations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location for the Meteocentrw, IKEA and places to eat. Clean and comfy beds. Nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheuk Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Nice staffs Nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Good service. Good breakfast. Actually no complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsteen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing bad to say about our stay! Clean, comfortable, quiet, spacious, friendly hotel. Plenty of parking. Polite staff. Well done....we'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was good. Cleaned to a good standard
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is good value and close to the Metrocentre with plenty of parking. The footpaths to the road are overgrown with brambles and there is no crossing if you get public transport into town. Beds are comfy and free breakfast is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, very clean throughout. Excellent location for visiting the Metrocentre and getting into Newcastle. The staff were very helpful about the area and what public transport is use.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Yan Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
breadfast is great. great to have family room choice with sofa bed. near to shopping mall, lots of restaurant. Enough parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the HIE at GAteshead

convenient for A1 and good food choices both inside and near to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, adequate tho. Good breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and local food outlets around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely staff

Lovely staff Easy parking Clean room Shower and carpets could do with upgrade Double sofa very uncomfortable and not suitable for two teenage children
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Short family trip for family event, enjoy the stay and experience. Good services.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

V T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Stay

Really great experiences and the staff were very friendly. Excellence Breakfast on both mornings . We would recommend ye to our family and friends .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant, staff were great,excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel, always stay here because it has accessible rooms. Very clean , excellent staff , good breakfast and easy parking. Convenient for the A1.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another very comfortable stay

Very comfortable room, nice bathroom facilities. Welcoming, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, very friendly and helpful staff, and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel , super helpful staff , excellent breakfast , perfect , very warm and comfortable room after a long flight
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025