University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Northumbria University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Quayside - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
St. James' Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 11 min drive
Heworth Station - 8 min drive
Dunston Station - 9 min drive
Manors Station - 27 min walk
West Jesmond Station - 9 min walk
Jesmond Station - 12 min walk
Ilford Road Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Lonsdale Hotel - 8 min walk
Pizzeria Francesca - 7 min walk
Osbornes - 1 min walk
Caffè Nero - 4 min walk
Spy - 2 min walk
About this property
The Caledonian Hotel
When you stay at The Caledonian Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Quayside and St. James' Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Billabong Bistro, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: West Jesmond Station is 9 minutes and Jesmond Station is 12 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
90 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Billabong Bistro - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only.
Billabong Bar - This bar serves lunch and light fare.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Caledonian Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Caledonian Hotel
Caledonian Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Caledonian
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Frequently asked questions
Does The Caledonian Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Caledonian Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Caledonian Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Caledonian Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Caledonian Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Caledonian Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Caledonian Hotel and nearby?
The Caledonian Hotel has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Caledonian Hotel?
Yes, Billabong Bistro offers Fusion cuisine.
What's the area around The Caledonian Hotel like?
The Caledonian Hotel is in Jesmond, a short 9-minute walk from West Jesmond Station and 14 minutes' walk from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Kunal
Kunal, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Mar 2025
Pleasant stay
Good stay , nice room and bathroom.
The music down stairs to loud some nights.
Difficult to rest with loud music.
People on staff very friendly and polite.
Mark
Mark, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2025
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
2 Mar 2025
Trip to Newcastle
Well to start, I have mobility problems i have had 1 knee replaced and waiting on the other 1 and my hip getting replaced so when we were told our room was on the 2nd floor and the lift was broken didnt help.
We asked to be moved to another room which was on ground floor which they did. The rooms are not that clean, carpets were dirty looked like they hadnt been cleaned in a while. Round the bathroom floor was all grime, radiators are very old and yellow curtains dirty and window sills dirty, see pics. Dining room isnt the tidyest could deffo do with a lick of paint.
Breakfast, plates were cold, tea was freezing buffet breakfast cold and nit very nice at all. I was so disappointed as this was a gift i had bought for myself and my daughter for Christmas.
A bit of mother & daughter time and it was a total let down. We would not recommend this hotel at all.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Feb 2025
Not guaranteed a parking space
Specifically chose this hotel as it's one of few with car parking spaces. However there's not enough spaces for the amount of guests, and I didn't get one. The hotel itself was very good value for money. Good large room, large bed and large bathroom. Breakfast was your usual standard buffet. However we did have an evening meal and that was delicious. Highly recommend. Staff all pleasant and helpful also.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 Feb 2025
Disappointing
We were really hopeful based on the positive reviews, the location of the hotel was really good and free parking was helpful. The hotel rooms are dated but clean; the bathroom was very dated, rusty radiators, holes in the ceiling and moldy window. The room was incredibly hot, the thermostat on the radiator didn’t work and when we opened the windows the slightest breeze rattled the bedroom door which kept us up the majority of the night. The family room has two queen beds, fine for little ones but the duvet was nothing more than a single in a double cover. Thankfully the room was so hot a duvet wasn’t needed. On no sleep and desperate for fresh air we left early in the morning.
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
16 Feb 2025
Room was nice! Very noisy from the corridor. Cold on arrival but boiling though the night.
Breakfast was a shambles
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2025
Triple Room
A comfortable and clean triple room for a super affordable price, breakfast included, and lovely staff!
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Feb 2025
Tatty single rooms
Room was very dated and tatty . The bathroom around the radiator pipes was thick with dust . This hotel was boasting a refurb in 2021 I think they forgot the single rooms as a friend also stayed and his room was the same . 2 other friends had a double room which was nice .
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2025
Kelvin
Kelvin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Jan 2025
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Jan 2025
This was my second stay at this hotel & was rather disappointing. On my first stay my room was delightful- beautifully furnished/decorated with a lovely bathroom. This time I was at the other end of the hotel which has clearly not been refurbished. The decor was very tired, particularly the bathroom. The sink tap was difficult to turn on and off. Having said that the bed was comfortable & the room clean and a good size. The heating in the corridors was stifling - perhaps they could lower the heating & spend the money saved on refurbishment!
We ordered cappuccinos in the bar & the barman arrived with 2 flat white coffees, saying he wasn’t very good at cappuccinos! He was friendly though as were the other staff members.
Julia
Julia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Jan 2025
Excellent customer service
The staff were very friendly and my stay was comfortable. I needed some extra assistance with a presentation I was preparing for work and Cheryl the receptionist went above and beyond to help
lorna
lorna, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
22 Jan 2025
Nice hotel but very noisy and creaky floor boards
Large hotel, quite eccentric and a little outdated. Our room was at the front of the hotel facing the strip where there were other hotels and restaurants.
The room was large with two queen size comfortable beds.
There is no thermostat in the room so was unable to change the temperature.
With the room being front facing there were lots of noise from crowds of people continuos throughout the night until the early hours. There were constant creaking of the floor boards outside the room with other quests waking up and down the corridors and constant slamming of doors.
Breakfast was really nice with a selection of continental and standard English breakfast self serve. Overall I wouldn’t recommend family staying her only due to the noise levels and location.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Sheena Logan
Sheena Logan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
lovely hotel
our third stay at this hotel over the last few years . we come back every time as we love the place.. feels like a family run business.. we will be back again soon.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
relaxing stay. excellent hotel
Lee
Lee, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Dec 2024
Stayed here many times whilst daughter at uni. Nice large room this time with 2 double beds! Although heating wasn't really working so a bit crisp in the room
Could hear noise from karaoke in bar and people talking outside but it is Christmas time and it stopped promptly so not much of a problem
Love the 2 free EV chargers here always a bonus
Sara
Sara, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2024
Very comfortable hotel.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Very convenient for an overnight stop in Newcastle
Just one thing, the toilet wasn’t flushing properly, I had to take the lid off the cistern to flush
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Nov 2024
Beds were uncomfortable and room could have been a bit warmer.