Hotel comparison · Newcastle upon Tyne
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle vs Newcastle West Hotel
A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.
★★★Leonardo Hotel Newcastle
★★★Newcastle West Hotel
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Address
Saint James Gate
Elswick Road
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 upper floors (4th-6th) facing the Tyne valley, particularly those with south-facing aspects away from Collingwood Street. Corner rooms offer better views 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 facing Collingwood Street (traffic noise), rooms near the lift/stairwell, basement-level rooms with limited natural light.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi throughout; reliable 50–100 Mbps; login via room number and surname, no external portal
Free WiFi throughout (standard speed ~15 Mbps); login via room number and surname.
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: Collingwood Street Multi-Story (3-min walk, £1.50/hour or £8/day); no EV charging on-site.
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 Bakery (multiple sites including Northumberland Street, 0.15 km; £3–5 meal deal with sandwich/pastry + drink); Tesco Metro meal-deal (£3.50).
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