Comfy beds, close to shore, friendly / chatty Geordie owner (Jerry) is extremely hospitable and…read moreaccommodating. 80 Mbps d/l free WiFi! Best speeds I've found this three week trip.

For our overnight stay in Newcastle, we needed a cheap place to stay in a central location and the…read moreThistle did the job. We booked a month in advance on booking.com, meaning we got a great deal for two double rooms. Check out time is extremely reasonable, at 12pm for no extra cost. Perfect if you've got a late night ahead of you and fancy a lie-in the next morning. Newcastle is the place to party, after all! Embrace that lie-in. The hotel was pretty standard. Rooms have baths, televisions, kettles; everything you'd possibly need for the duration of your stay and no nasty extra hidden costs. Room service is also available. My only complaint was that our hallway had a funny smell when we arrived. We soon discovered that there were plates with leftover fish and chips left outside one of the rooms. It seemed that the guests had left it for the cleaning staff. This couldn't be helped and the hallway was clean and fresh by the time we returned that evening. There's also a bouncer on the door in the evening so prepare for that. You'll just need your name checked off a list and to give your room number. The Thistle was just fine for an overnight stay, with friendly staff and reasonable prices.

Probably not the best hotel for Newcastle but low stress option. Excellent old style Thistle hotel…read morewith comfortable rooms - poor view though if you get a room at the back. Although good for a first time visit to Newcastle as you can't miss it - it is directly opposite the station. More expensive then many other hotels in the area but worth the money for comfort. You are less likely to encounter stag / hen parties here - a problem with many other nearby hotels at weekends.

Extremely nice accommodations at the top of a hill above Durham. A nice Indian restaurant is on…read moresite with drink specials for guests. Breakfast was included with our stay and both mornings the staff performed admirably. The eggs Benedict were especially good this morning. Both mornings here we also enjoyed fresh homemade jellies and marmalade. Coffee and tea were spot on and we would be inclined to stay here again.

You would be hard pressed to find anywhere more central. Step out of the hotel and you are in…read morecentral Newcastle. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are cheerful and helpful. Nothing is missing and it is considerably cheaper than other equally central hotels.

You can never go far wrong with a Premier Inn,this one was no exception! Situated near an…read moreindustrial estate. It has the usual good standard of Premier Inn bedrooms, complete with free tea and coffee, plus shower gel in a dispenser in the bathroom. There is a pub/restuarant next door where you can pre-order your breakfast, well worth doing. Continental or Full English is on offer. We did have an evening meal in the pub, it was a little busier then but a good meal. Ample car parking too

Really nice country hotel style situated about 2 miles away from Durham. Never really busy but a…read morenice buzz about the place. Worth a visit.

Gorgeous hotel in Newcastle with a trendy rooftop bar (Above). The lobby is traditional and quaint…read morewith elegant decor. The room is a great size with a lovely bathroom complete with shower/tub combo, toilet and sink, and floor to ceiling tile. The hotel is lovely and we have enjoyed our stay. The rooftop bar is very trendy and beautiful with great food. Definitely recommend, great location to everything.

Great central location and beautiful lounges but unfortunately I cannot give the Vermont more than…read more3 stars. When my parents visit they always try out a new hotel and in comparison to some it doesn't quite live up to its 4 star rating. I was rather disappointed in advance as I had emailed them asking if I could upgrade my parents room and if we needed to book afternoon tea - no response! So on arrival they were allocated a room on the 10th floor with a 'river view' but don't be fooled by this. The Vermont hotel is very much in the city centre and not on the quayside so you get a distant view of the bridges at best. As for the room it was lovely and clean but the bathroom was very small and definitely not up to standard. There was a yellow crust around the sink where it had not been looked after and poorly covered up patches on the walls (not 4* standard at all). The staff in all fairness did offer to show them to another room but apparently this was no better. The WiFi also didn't work the first day and when it did return the connection wasn't great. We had afternoon tea in the lounge after my personal recommendation and I definitely stand by the fact this is my favourite place for a little indulgence. The lounges in comparison to the rooms are luxurious, welcoming and relaxed. The gentleman's afternoon tea is excellent value for money! You get a whole burger and chips alongside a mini scotch egg and pork pie, cheeses, piccalilli and a selection of desserts. Oh and not forgetting the unlimited tea and half pint - highly recommended! We went out for a meal and drinks in the evening and on our return someone had been into the room and removed one of the chairs so they were only left with one chair between the two of them - no communication to explain the purpose of this and overall very disappointing. Highly recommend the Vermont for a visit to the lounge for food and/or drinks but the hotel rooms don't offer the best value for money unfortunately!

We have used Newcastle Airport twice now and each time we have found it so easy and stress free to…read morecheck in, the staff are helpful and always friendly. The departure lounge was nice and clean

Decent airport flying internationally, with more flights to various destinations being added…read more Recently flights to Mexico and America have started. The airport is a good size with plenty of parking. If you look on line you can get plenty of deals if you need to leave your car for any length of time. There are plenty of bars through security if you get thirsty. Various shops with a good selection of duty free.