The hotel is located just minutes from both Gateshead and Newcastle city centres. There are numerous attractions within a short distance including Hadrian's Wall, the Millennium Bridge, the Metrocentre and the fantastic shopping and nightlife for which Newcastle is famous. Newcastle Airport is only 15 km away.This 61-room city hotel enjoys a location which makes it the ideal base from which to explore the area. Facilities on offer to guests include a 24-hour reception and check-in service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, a lift, a café and a bar. It offers a games room, a restaurant, conference facilities and Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry service and there is a car park for those arriving by car.All the en suite rooms include a direct dial telephone, satellite colour TV, a hospitality tray with tea and coffee making facilities plus a trouser press and a hairdryer. They come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub, a radio, Internet access, an ironing set, a double bed and central heating.This establishment offers bed and breakfast stays.Guests coming by road from the South should follow the A1 heading North and drive past the Moto services at Washington. Keep left continuing on the A1 and take the left slip-road off the motorway, signposted A167 Gateshead South. The hotel is situated on the right hand side of the road, approximately 6.4 km from the motorway. Those arriving by road from the North should follow the A1 past the Metrocentre and Team Valley Trading Estate. Take the slip road signposted The Angel of the North and then the 1st left, signposted A167 Gateshead south.