Newcastle United play their home games at St James’ Park, one of the most iconic football grounds in England. But what are the top 10 hotels for Magpies fans near the stadium, according to Tripadvisor?
Well, the best hotels for Toon supporters to stay at near St James’ Park start from just 0.3 miles away from Newcastle’s stadium. Fans can even reside within 0.1 miles of the 52,000-capacity venue which first opened back in 1880. It has been the Magpies’ ground throughout Newcastle’s history as a club.
St James’ Park is also the heart and soul of Newcastle and the stadium being in the city centre makes getting to it easy. Lots of forms of public transport serve the site which is in walking distance of many stations. But what are the top 10 hotels near to Newcastle’s St James’ Park, according to Tripadvisor?
Maldron Hotel, Newcastle
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.3 miles
Address: 17 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RE, England
Well, at the time of writing, Tripadvisor cites the Maldron Hotel as its top venue near Newcastle’s St James’ Park. The four-star hotel is just 0.3 miles away from the ground and boasts 265 rooms. While guests at the site can also pick between deluxe and executive rooms and use a 24-hour fitness suite.
The Maldron Hotel also features three meeting rooms, plus an on-site restaurant, bar and courtyard. While its guests can enjoy free high-speed WiFi, a coffee shop, a breakfast buffet and complimentary tea or coffee. The 265 rooms also boast satellite TVs, tile or marble floors, laptop safes and full safes.
Motel One, Newcastle
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.4 miles
Address: 15-25 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EW, England
Motel One is a three-star hotel in Newcastle within walking distance of St James’ Park. The venue has 222 rooms for its guests to choose between. While all rooms at the venue feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning and free WiFi. There is also a 24-hour front desk and a breakfast buffet available on-site.
The modern hotel is in a prime location to a number of popular restaurants and landmarks, as well. It is nearby to The Quayside, Victoria Tunnel and Newcastle Castle. While Motel One also hires staff who can speak French, Spanish and Greek, as well as English, to further benefit guests during their stays.
Hampton by Hilton, Newcastle
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.4 miles
Address: Neville Street Baron House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5EN, England
Located opposite Newcastle Central Station, the Hampton by Hilton is a three-star hotel boasting 160 rooms. The venue is also within a few minutes walk of many popular attractions including the Utilita Arena, Sage Gateshead and the Laing Art Gallery. The hotel is also only 0.4 miles from St James’ Park.
All of the rooms at the Hampton by Hilton, Newcastle also boast premium beds and free high-speed WiFi. While guests at the venue can further make use of a steam iron, a desk and a safe in the rooms. There is also a bar, a working space, a gym and a hot breakfast serving Hampton’s signature waffles.
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.1 miles
Address: Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SD, England
Right in the centre of Newcastle and on the doorsteps of St James’ Park sits the Sandman Signature Hotel. The four-star venue boasts 170 rooms, including suites featuring a kitchenette. The rooms also contain fridges, safes, microwaves, flat-screen TVs and irons. While the hotel gives a wake-up service.
The Theatre Royal and the Centre of Life are also in walking distance of the Sandman Signature Hotel. While the venue features an on-site fitness centre, a bar, a business centre, a restaurant and meeting rooms. It also provides free high-speed WiFi plus dry cleaning and delivers a breakfast buffet on-site.
Hotel Indigo Newcastle, an IHG Hotel
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.3 miles
Address: 2-8 Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5XU, England
Part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, the Hotel Indigo Newcastle is another of Tripadvisor’s top 10 venues near St James’ Park. The four-star site boasts 148 rooms, including bridal suites and those offering a view of the city. While the rooms boast air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and a laptop safe.
The Hotel Indigo Newcastle further features an on-site fitness centre, a bar, a coffee shop, a car park and a restaurant. While its restaurant caters for special diet menus and produces a breakfast buffet. The hotel additionally offers free high-speed WiFi, a taxi service, dry cleaning and an ironing service.
Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate)
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.2 miles
Address: 95 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RF, England
Premier Inn’s The Gate hotel is a three-star venue right in the centre of Newcastle and features 184 rooms. Staff at the venue can also speak Chinese, as well as English. While the hotel offers free WiFi and boasts an on-site bar, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. It also provides a breakfast buffet.
Guests at the Premier Inn site can also enjoy complimentary tea and instant coffee. While the rooms feature air-conditioning, a desk, an electric kettle and 40-inch flat-screen TVs. The venue is also close to the O2 Academy Newcastle and Eldon Square. While the 184 rooms further boast king-size beds.
Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.5 miles
Address: 15 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE, England
Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle designed its venue with comfort in mind in a prime city-centre location. It is within walking distance of a number of popular attractions and Newcastle Central Station. While a guest at the hotel can also enjoy rooms created to suit those travelling for both business and leisure.
The three-star venue boasts 98 rooms, including twin, double and large family rooms. It also provides free high-speed WiFi and has a lounge and restaurant on-site. While the breakfast buffet features hot and cold continental options. All rooms at Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle also contain flat-screen TVs, too.
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.4 miles
Address: St James Boulevard, Waterloo Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4DN, England
Another IHG Hotel makes Tripadvisor’s top 10 venues new Newcastle’s St James’ Park in Holiday Inn’s Express city-centre site. The three-star venue near the train station features 130 rooms and boasts an on-site bar. It is also just 15 minutes away from Newcastle Airport or a 10-minute drive from the A1 (M).
The hotel prides itself on being 10 minutes from Newcastle’s St James’ Park stadium, as well. While Holiday Inn’s facility also boasts a lounge and provides its guests with free high-speed WiFi. There is also a breakfast buffet plus complimentary tea and instant coffee. The rooms feature flat-screen TVs.
The County Hotel
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.4 miles
Address: Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DF, England
The County Hotel prides itself on being a hub to Newcastle with the venue located across from Grand Central Station. It is in close vicinity to a number of popular attractions, including Hadrian’s Wall, and several shops. While the hotel is also in a Grade Two-listed Victorian building close to St James’ Park.
Guests at The County Hotel can choose from 131 rooms, including standard and bridal suites. While the venue also features an on-site bar, conference facilities, a restaurant and a breakfast buffet. The hotel also offers dry cleaning and serves breakfast to a guest’s room, where they can enjoy free WiFi.
Grey Street Hotel
Distance from St James’ Park: 0.5 miles
Address: 2-12 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6EE, England
Rounding out Tripadvisor’s top 10 hotels near Newcastle’s St James’ Park is the Grey Street Hotel. It is named after the round on which it is situated yet features just 49 rooms. But the four-star hotel is an award-winning boutique venue in the heart of Newcastle set in a Grade Two-listed Georgian building.
The Grey Street Hotel merges the building’s Georgian features with modern touches. It also has a few dog-friendly rooms and has won awards for its various massage and beauty treatments. Guests get a 10% discount on all options at the on-site spa. The venue also has a nightclub, a bar and a restaurant.
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