Hotel comparison · Newcastle upon Tyne
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle vs Maldron Hotel Newcastle
A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.
★★★Leonardo Hotel Newcastle
★★★Maldron Hotel Newcastle
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Address
Saint James Gate
17 Newgate Street
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Rooms on floors 4-6 facing the Tyne River offer the best balance of views and accessibility. Corner rooms (e.g., 401, 501) provide better natural light and ventilation.
Rooms on floors 3-5 facing the Tyne River offer the best balance of views and quietness. Corner rooms (e.g., 301, 302, 401, 402) provide extra space and natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Ground floor rooms can experience street noise from Neville Street traffic. Rooms directly above the bar/restaurant area may have noise from events. End rooms on lower floors near service areas should be avoided.
Ground floor rooms near the bar/restaurant area experience more noise and foot traffic. Rooms facing Collingwood Street (front of hotel) receive street noise, especially Thursday-Saturday nights. Avoid rooms directly above the lift shaft.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi throughout; reliable 50–100 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no external portal
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel; standard speeds (10–20 Mbps); login via room number and surname or MAC address registration.
Parking
No on-site parking; nearest NCP car park (Collingwood Street) 0.3 km, approximately £15–20/night; EV charging at Charge Place Scotland network (0.5 km); street parking limited, typically £1.50/hour (08:00–18:00, Mon–Sat)
No on-site parking; nearest public car park: Newgate Street Multi-Storey (adjacent, 2 min walk), £1.50–2.50 GBP per hour or £12–16 GBP overnight; no EV charging on-site; closest EV hub: intu Eldon Square (15 min walk).
Best-value lunch nearby
Greggs (sausage rolls £1.50, meal deals £3–4.50); Pret A Manger (sandwiches £3–5); Foodhall Northumberland Street (hot lunch boxes £4–6); Chinatown (Stowell Street, 0.3 km, ramen/noodles £5–7)
Greggs meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink): £3.50 GBP; Grainger Market food stalls (wraps/noodles): £4–6 GBP; Sainsbury's meal deal: £3.50 GBP; Tesco Metro similar pricing.
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