This welcoming hotel lies just off the A1 and affords an excellent central location convenient for the MetroCentre and within easy reach of Team Valley, Gateshead and Newcastle Links to the public transport network are a convenient 300 m walk from the hotel.Opened in 2004, this hotel comprises a total of 115 rooms spread over 7 floors and offers style, comfort and excellent value for money. Facilities within the fully air-conditioned hotel include an inviting foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, safe and a lift, stylish, cosy Bibo bistro-bar, a theatre hall and a restaurant with highchairs for infants. Furthermore, conference facilities are available to guest and it is possible gain access to the Internet as well as to take advantage of the laundry service and car parking.The hotel offers spacious rooms with contemporary amenities of various categories (singles, doubles and family rooms with the necessary sleeping arrangements and fluffy white duvets). Each room comes with an en suite bathroom with a walk-in power shower, a hairdryer and toiletries, a desk, a direct dial telephone, interactive satellite TV, pay TV, an Internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, central heating, a trouser press and ironing equipment. The reception desk is able to pass any messages on to guests and provide a daily wake-up call service. Rooms with disabled access are available on request.Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet; the evening meal may be taken à la carte. Special dietary requirements and individual-specific dishes can be provided.