Newcastle Hotels with Bars

There is everything we could need, a comfy bed, quiet for sleeping, storage and plenty of room. It is also very close to shops - I walked 7 minutes to a large shopping centre. We also had a balcony that overlooked a lush green forest teaming with bird life. Our expectations were exceeded.

I liked the hotel, it was adequate for my purpose and I enjoyed my short stay. I was disappointed about no room service - tried to order across the two days, but nothing on offer on the digital menu like what was being offered on the cardboard menu left in my hotel room. That would have really made my stay, being that I was visiting Australia and hotel stays are a bit of a luxury for me. Only time I ever watch television is when I'm travelling in different regions. TV channels were a great first experience of Australian culture after arriving very late at night. MTV and Rage, heck yeah! Mind-blowing! In fact, more mind-blowing than that, stepping outside the hotel, wandering down to the Civic and hearing all kinds of wildlife at the sides of the road, just on the median strip that runs between roads, jittery bugs and birds! Hilarious and utterly wild. I LOVED how much of Australia has, seemingly, to an outsider, been preserved, conserved, and the amount of greenery between places - Newcastle to Sydney. England has sadly not fared the same. Anyway, my stay was good. Hotel staff were friendly, free water in carafes, downstairs at the bar. Best thing was I caught an amazing thunderstorm on the morning before checking out. Thanks, Mercure! Thanks, Newy! 😜 Love ya Australia. Be back soon! Note: Photos are screenshots from some videos I took whilst I stayed.

Location: central to where we needed to be; Rooms: way too small; had to put luggage rack behind the door and then squeeze out of the gap to get in and out of the room; we had a terrace so we had fresh air, other guests in our party didn't and reported their rooms stifling and considered getting up and going to their cars to sleep; Bar: friendly but staff didn't know products, seemed to use pre-mix for some cocktails. Food: nice, tasty but very small portion for steak ordered and although cooked well was not to the doneness level ordered; although busy service was good. Guest Service Agent: friendly, knowledgeable, check in swift and smooth

Great stay at Rydges Newcastle. Awesome location on the harbour. Close to beaches and with ample dining options right on your doorstep. The only let down was the buffet breakfast. Not a great selection of food, and the staff were totally overwhelmed with the breakfast crowd. Food was very slow to come from the egg station and tables were left unclean.

Hotel near from beach, and so many cafe and resto. Hotel provide water station.

Room is good and clean, but describe of amenities are wrong, the kitchen only in public corridors and so inconvenient

I have stayed at the Premier before That's why I booked there My preference of room was booked out for this stay So I chose single room with shared bathroom and was a bit unsure what to expect It wasn't terrible at all I enjoyed having access to the balcony I slept so soundly,I didn't move all night I did dine in the bistro one evening the food was ready quickly and it was lovely I was provided fresh towels for each of the 3 days I was a guest I didn't utilise the communal kitchen but I think it is a great addition

If you are a backpacker then this hotel is right for you. By the way, you'd better have $200 cash in your pocket or they will demand to photocopy your credit card! Are you kidding me SJH? The reason, they suspect the people that stay there will, 'trash the room! Apparently it does happen. Also, be prepared for hallway doors that will bang away until late, and start again early. If you are not a backpacker, stay else where! PS. The staff are friendly and helpful!

The elevator was broken but the very kind, indonesian young man in front desk was so fantastic we did not even really care. The whole stay was only excellent because of him

The apt is managed by an agency which did not make an effort to contact you using other medium beside SMS. So, in convenience. At Aussie standard, the apt complex can be better clean - too many dry leaves on the ground - otherwise good place with good location.