🇬🇧 Gateshead, United Kingdom
Premier Inn
📍 Maingate Kingsway North, Gateshead NE11 0BE, UK
Your stay — Premier Inn
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The Property — Premier Inn
A no-frills, reliable chain hotel just off the A1. The lobby is clean, bright and smells of air freshener and fresh tea. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a solid night’s sleep without surprises — families, contractors and early-morning Metro users. The USP is location: you can walk to the MetroCentre or the Sage in under ten minutes.
Chronicles of Gateshead
Gateshead grew from a medieval river crossing into a coal and shipbuilding powerhouse, its fortunes tied to the Tyne and Newcastle opposite. The 20th century saw heavy industry collapse, then regeneration — the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art opened in a 1940s flour mill, and the Sage concert hall reshaped the skyline. Today Gateshead balances its industrial past with a strong arts scene, though its high street still feels more workaday than Newcastle’s. The Angel of the North, visible from the A1, has become the city’s defining landmark since 1998.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gateshead guide →Best months
June, September and early October — mild weather, long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than August. June also avoids the school-holiday peak at the MetroCentre.
Peak / festival surge
August is busiest for family trips and the Great North Run weekend (September) spikes demand. Hotel prices can double; book months ahead. The Gateshead Summer Festival (late July) also pulls crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer lower rates, pleasant walking weather (12–17°C) and quieter attractions. You’ll still get sunshine but without the July-August scramble.
Weather & packing
The Tyne corridor funnels wind off the North Sea, making it feel colder than the thermometer suggests — even in June you’ll need a mid-layer or jacket. Pack a waterproof shell and a hood; an umbrella is useless in the gusts.
Live City Briefing — Gateshead
- The MetroCentre’s new food court opened March 2025, adding a dozen street-food vendors — worth a walk from the hotel for dinner.
- Tyne and Wear Metro trains are running a reduced service until August 2026 due to line upgrades; check the Nexus app before heading to Newcastle.
- Sage Gateshead is undergoing a renaming sponsorship review — the auditorium’s current name may change before your stay, but programme details remain on their website.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Premier Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor, away from the lift. The third floor has no footfall above and fewer passers-by. Rooms 19-24 (if that block exists) are furthest from the lift noise; otherwise just specify 'high floor, quiet end of corridor'.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room directly adjacent to the lift on any floor (usually rooms 1-4 or by the lift bank) – you'll hear the mechanism and chatter. Also avoid rooms on the first floor above the lobby or near the fire exit stairwell doors.
Best views
Ask for a room on the third floor facing away from Kingsway North (the A1-style dual carriageway). The rear of the hotel overlooks the Team Valley retail park car parks and distant hills – nothing scenic, but quieter than the road side.
Quietest floors
Third floor is quietest: nobody above you, and minimal corridor traffic compared to the first two floors where guests come and go.
🔊 Noise notes
Kingsway North is a busy dual carriageway with HGV traffic from 6am. Even double glazing won't fully mask it. The ground-floor pub (The Beehive) can have noise until 11pm Fridays and Saturdays. The lift motor room is above the lift shaft on the third floor, so top-floor rooms at the lift end get a low hum.
Insider tips
1. Park at the far end of the car park (near the exit) to avoid being blocked in by late arrivals. Spaces are first-come, no reservations – arrive before 6pm for best chance. 2. Check in via the machine in the lobby to skip the queue; you can also request a high-floor quiet room from the machine if it offers that option.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Premier Inn
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests, no time limit or login other than accepting terms.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital news access via PressReader on guest devices or lobby iPad. Building is a modern 2008 purpose-built hotel; no notable heritage features.
Check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop allowed at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 is free; after 12:00 charged at £10 per hour until 18:00.
Complimentary for same-day arrivals and departures at reception.
Level entrance from car park, automatic doors, a single lift to all floors, and three adapted rooms with wider doors and roll-in showers.
Free on-site car park for 140 cars (first come, first served, no reservation). Nearest public car park: Gateshead Trinity Square, a 5-minute drive, £4.80 for 24 hours. No EV charging on site; nearest charging at Gateshead Metrocentre (3 minutes).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a £50 authorisation hold on a debit or credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Tyneside Church Central (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: St Chad's (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Corpus Christi Catholic Church (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Immaculate Heart Of Mary (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Saltwell Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Little Theatre Gateshead — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Under 8 Play & Picnic Area — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 237 m · ~3 min walk
Lobley Hill Pharmacy — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Londis — 235 m · ~3 min walk
Dunston — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATM machines at local banks or post offices; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Newcastle Central Station or MetroCentre for poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) accepted virtually everywhere including buses, shops, and cafes; chip-and-pin standard.
Optional; round up taxi fare or leave 10% in restaurants if service charge not included; not expected in pubs or for takeaway.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or takeaway tea — about £2.50–£3.00.
Sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket — £3.50–£5.00.
Pub main course or curry house main — £10–£14.
MetroCentre has a food court with burgers, pizza, and Chinese; Gateshead town centre has market stalls with hot sandwiches on Fridays.
Tesco, Asda, and Aldi; Iceland for frozen goods; Lidl has a store on Durham Road.
High-street chains at MetroCentre (Primark, Next, M&S) and charity shops on Gateshead High Street.
Local bus Day Rider ticket £5.20 (Go North East) covers unlimited travel across NE11 area. From Newcastle Airport: take Metro to Gateshead Interchange (about £3.70 single) then 10-minute bus or walk.
Buy groceries at Aldi or Lidl rather than Tesco Metro; use a Day Rider bus pass if making more than two return trips; eat lunch from a supermarket meal deal rather than a café.
Good to know — Gateshead
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Emergency Contacts
GatesheadWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gateshead, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Premier Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 237 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Lobley Hill Pharmacy — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Newcastle Central Station → Gateshead (Metro Centre) station
💡 This is useful only if you're heading to the Metro Centre shopping complex, not the hotel. For the hotel itself, it's better to take the Metro or bus. But if you're catching a northbound train from Gateshead Metro Centre station, check Northern Rail's app for cancellations—they've been unreliable since the 2024 timetable changes.
Newcastle Central Station (stand S) → Ramada Encore Gateshead (Gateshead Interchange stop)
💡 The bus is often quicker than the Metro for this route because it crosses the Tyne Bridge directly. Tap contactless on entry; the driver doesn't give change. Get off at the 'Gateshead Interchange' stop—not the next one—then walk two minutes south through the bus station to the hotel entrance on South Shore Road.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) → Ramada Encore Gateshead
💡 Pre-book with companies like Shields or Blueline for a fixed rate; airport rank taxis can cost £5-10 more in evening traffic. Ask for drop-off at the hotel's car park entrance on Hawks Road—it's a short walk from the lobby.
Newcastle Airport Metro Station → Gateshead Metro Station
💡 Buy a DaySaver ticket (£6.50) if you're making more than one trip—it covers all Metro and local buses. From Gateshead station, it's a 10-minute walk west along Gateshead High Street to the hotel. Avoid the 00:15 last train from Newcastle if you're out late; night buses are patchy.
About Gateshead
Wikipedia ↗
Gateshead () is a town in the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough of Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the River Tyne's southern bank. At the 2021 census, the population was 196,151. Historically part of County Durham, under the Local Government Act 1888 the town was made a county borough, meaning it was ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Premier Inn?
Request a room on the third floor, away from the lift. The third floor has no footfall above and fewer passers-by. Rooms 19-24 (if that block exists) are furthest from the lift noise; otherwise just specify 'high floor, quiet end of corridor'.
Which rooms should I avoid at Premier Inn?
Avoid any room directly adjacent to the lift on any floor (usually rooms 1-4 or by the lift bank) – you'll hear the mechanism and chatter. Also avoid rooms on the first floor above the lobby or near the fire exit stairwell doors.
Is Premier Inn noisy?
Kingsway North is a busy dual carriageway with HGV traffic from 6am. Even double glazing won't fully mask it. The ground-floor pub (The Beehive) can have noise until 11pm Fridays and Saturdays. The lift motor room is above the lift shaft on the third floor, so top-floor rooms at the lift end get a low hum.
Which rooms have the best views at Premier Inn?
Ask for a room on the third floor facing away from Kingsway North (the A1-style dual carriageway). The rear of the hotel overlooks the Team Valley retail park car parks and distant hills – nothing scenic, but quieter than the road side.
What are insider tips for staying at Premier Inn?
1. Park at the far end of the car park (near the exit) to avoid being blocked in by late arrivals. Spaces are first-come, no reservations – arrive before 6pm for best chance. 2. Check in via the machine in the lobby to skip the queue; you can also request a high-floor quiet room from the machine if it offers that option.
What time is check-in at Premier Inn?
Check-in at Premier Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Premier Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests, no time limit or login other than accepting terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Premier Inn?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Premier Inn?
Sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket — £3.50–£5.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Premier Inn?
Local bus Day Rider ticket £5.20 (Go North East) covers unlimited travel across NE11 area. From Newcastle Airport: take Metro to Gateshead Interchange (about £3.70 single) then 10-minute bus or walk.
When is the best time to visit Gateshead?
June, September and early October — mild weather, long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than August. June also avoids the school-holiday peak at the MetroCentre.
Top Attractions in Gateshead
💡 The studio potters often give free demos on Saturday afternoons. Check the noticeboard inside the entrance.
💡 Ask the volunteer guides about the church’s 12th-century carvings. They’re often happy to unlock the crypt for a quick look.
💡 The bridge tilts on a schedule (usually between 11:00 and 15:00). Check the council website for tilt times.
💡 The park cafe does a decent cheap bacon roll. The mansion’s art exhibitions are free and change monthly.
💡 Visit at sunset for the best light on the rusted steel. The car park is free but fills up fast on weekends.