The 10 best hotels in Newcastle and Gateshead, United Kingdom

Fog on the Tyne? Let's hope not. Otherwise you'll miss the great view of the Tyne Bridge you get from our hotel in Newcastle city centre. But then, when you're staying at Malmaison Newcastle, it's the views on the inside that tell you your boat's come in. While you're right at the heart of Newcastle's great shops and exciting nightlife, the lure of MALBAR's legendary cocktails and the Mal Brasserie's classic dishes with a twist is pretty strong. And who wants to spend all night out on the town when one hotel in Newcastle has a whole floor with a shipbuilding theme and bathtubs you could sink a battleship in? It could only be the Newcastle Mal.

Newcastle's newest lifestyle hotel, catering for work, play and wellbeing, INNSIDE Newcastle on the Quayside enjoys open views of the Tyne. With the hotel's proximity to rail and road links, shopping and cultural highlights such as the Baltic and Sage Gateshead, INNSIDE Newcastle is the ideal home to discover this great city. Tapping into its cultural surroundings by offering its own mix of music, art and literature, with a central Open Living Lounge - with all-day food and a soundtrack by local DJs - "the beating heart of the hotel" where guests can switch from work to play mode. Dine with views over the river Tyne in the stunning restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace, a state-of-the-art gym open 24 hours a day, and five meeting spaces with 'workcation' packages available.

Offering contemporary, upscale accommodation and ideally situated adjacent to the terminal building, express links to Newcastle city centre via Metro and the A1, it is the perfect hotel for business and leisure travellers.The hotel has five meeting rooms with inbuilt state-of-the-art AV and function suite to accommodate 40 to 150. Fratello’s restaurant offers guests a range of Italian cuisine with more informal dining options available in the hotel’s Columbus Bar. Boasting 179 spacious en-suite bedrooms with complimentary internet access, soundproof windows and luxurious Sweet Dreams beds; it also has a business centre, 24-hour room service, fitness centre, continental lounge and onsite car parking including Park and Fly options.

Football, shopping, nightlife, culture - Premier Inn Newcastle (The Gate) has it all just a hop, skip and jump away. Cheer on your team at St. James' Park, catch a gig at O2 Academy Newcastle, watch a play at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House or hit Intu Eldon Square for some retail therapy . Getting to Newcastle University, the train station and public transport stops is easy from our Newcastle City Centre hotel - great to know if you're in town on business. Don't forget to have a bite at Thyme before your night begins or day ends, then head to our new-generation bedrooms each featuring an impressive 40" flat screen TV, bright modern bathroom with a large shower head and slumber- inducing, king-size Hypnos bed.

Feel welcome the moment you arrive at Hampton by Hilton Newcastle. Set just opposite Newcastle Central Station in the heart of the city, this friendly Newcastle hotel is just a short walk from all the shopping, dining & night time entertainment. The Utilita Arena, St James' Park, Sage Gateshead and Laing Art Gallery are just a few moments walk from our Newcastle hotel. Feel at home in our modern guest rooms. The comfy beds have premium mattresses, plush crisp white duvets and both feather & firm pillows. All rooms have WiFi, a desk and a safe, as well as a steam iron and hairdryer. The bright stylish bathrooms have walk-in showers, complimentary toiletries and soft fluffy towels. Start your day with our hot breakfast, including Hampton signature waffles. Relax in the lounge with a coffee or unwind with a glass of wine or a cold beer. Work out in our fitness room, or check emails & print documents in the work zone. Friendly service, clean rooms, comfortable surroundings every time.

Few hotels can boast a more enviable city centre postcode than the Vermont Hotel, for this imposing structure is located in the heart of the City of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, not only next to the Castle Keep and opposite the historic Moot Hall, but also just two minutes from Newcastle's Central Station. Combining old character in the form of 1930s grandeur with contemporary elegance and four-star luxury, the landmark building is your base from which to discover the many bars, shops and attractions of the town centre and wider area. Look outside your window and you might see such sights as the River Tyne, Millennium Bridge or stunning cathedral, and it's not the only mark of the sheer inspiration of the Vermont Hotel experience. That's because the reasons for the hotel's reputation become clear with a stay in any one of its sophisticated bedrooms, which are finished in soft relaxing colours while also coming with a wealth of facilities for your pleasure and comfort, including - among others - private en-suite bathrooms, a mini bar and free Internet access.

Located in Newcastle Quayside, right in the heart of this vibrant city, Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is the perfect base from which to explore. As the only hotel in Newcastle city with 100% of its 156 rooms overlooking the River Tyne, there's nowhere better in the city to stay with a Quayside view.

Located across from Grand Central Station, the County Hotel is perfect for shopping, sporting and cultural events, and visiting the world-famous Hadrian's Wall. A magnificent Grade II Listed Victorian, the hotel is the ideal base for shopping, concerts and other cultural events, with attractions from Roman remains to the legendary St James' Park within a short drive.