GRAINGER HOTEL, Newcastle upon Tyne – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Grainger Hotel offers 37 smoke-free guestrooms with classic décor. Rooms include free tea and coffee facilities, a work area, heating, and flat-screen TVs with Sky TV. Choose between rooms with shared bathroom facilities or private bathrooms. Mattresses feature a comfort layer with breathability to prevent overheating, pressure relief, and spinal support. Room types include single beds and triple beds for groups.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is available for a surcharge. The menu includes a great range of fresh fruits, juices, different types of cereals, bread and butter, and various jams. Tea and coffee are served. There is no onsite restaurant, but the hotel is near Tony's Pizza, The Coffee Bean, and Urban Outfitters. Francesca's, Babucho, and The Herb Garden Italian restaurants are within walking distance.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel has a relaxed lounge with elegant leather sofas and two 42-inch plasma-screen TVs showing Sky TV. A games room includes a billiards or pool table. There is an outdoor tennis court for guest use. The area offers pubs, clubs, and bars. You can catch live performances at Theatre Royal, Tyne Theatre, or see bands at City Hall or Utilita Arena Newcastle.
Location & Transportation
Grainger Hotel is on the corner of Dilston Road in Elswick, a 15-minute walk from St James' Park. It is 2 km from Newcastle Central Station and 15 km from Newcastle International Airport. Bus stops opposite the hotel provide 10-minute links to the city center. Key landmarks within walking distance include University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (21 mins), Utilita Arena Newcastle (28 mins), Sage Gateshead (35 mins), and Quayside (38 mins). The Millennium Bridge and remains of Newcastle Castle are nearby.
Services & Facilities
The 24-hour front desk offers multilingual staff (English and Hindi), luggage storage, and a computer station. Secure on-site parking is available for an extra charge. Free WiFi and wired internet are provided in public areas. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, a security system, and first aid kits. A GBP 10 deposit is required for each key card at check-in.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Billiard tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel's location is fantastic, near Newcastle center and St James Park football ground. The staff was nice, but the rooms were in need of repair and had a strong cigarette smell. The dining options were very poor, and the hotel is out of town, which made me feel unsafe.
The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with good facilities, ideal for friend gatherings. However, soundproofing could be better to enhance the stay experience. The location is perfect, especially for city access, with safe parking. Dining is varied but some improvement needed for hygienic service.
The hotel was quite a disappointment. The room provided from the same chain, which was more expensive and 3 km away, was cramped and stiflingly hot with no ventilation. The constant disturbance from people outside kept disrupting my sleep throughout the night.
