Hightlight
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Blackout curtains
- Bottled water
Hightlight
- Desk
- Housekeeping
- Wardrobe / closet
- Electric kettle
- Cable / satellite TV
- Walk-in shower
- Iron
- Private bathrooms
- Flatscreen TV
- Complimentary toiletries
- Landmark view
- Non-smoking rooms
- Seating area
- Separate living room
- Sofa
- Refrigerator
- Radio
- Coffee / tea maker
- Wake-up service / alarm clock
- Safe
- Room service
- Sofa bed
- Telephone
- VIP room facilities
- Interconnected rooms available
- Minibar
- Laptop safe
- On-demand movies
🏨 Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter – Sophisticated Urban Retreat
📍 Address: Hawthorn Square, Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
🌍 Location: 5-min walk to Central Station | 10-min stroll to Quayside & City Centre
🌟 Overview
A 4-star contemporary hotel blending business and leisure:
✔ IHG luxury standards
✔ Prime city-edge location
✔ Pet-friendly policy 🐕
✔ Full accessibility ♿
Named after railway pioneer George Stephenson, with sleek industrial-chic design.
🛏️ Accommodations
Room Types
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Standard Rooms – King/twin options, work desks, 55″ Smart TVs
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Executive Rooms – Upgraded amenities, lounge access
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Suites – Separate living areas, premium toiletries
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Accessible Rooms – Full adaptations (see below)
🐶 Pet Policy
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Dogs allowed (£25 per stay)
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Maximum 1 pet per room (up to 25kg)
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Dog beds/bowls available
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Nearby walks: Quayside (10 mins), Spillers Wharf (5 mins)
♿ Accessibility Features
Gold-standard inclusive design:
🦽 Mobility & Wheelchair Access
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Step-free entrance with automatic doors
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Spacious lifts to all floors
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Adapted rooms feature:
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90cm+ doorways
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Roll-in showers with seats & grab bars
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Lowered peepholes (140cm)
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Emergency call buttons
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👁️ Visual Impairment Support
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Braille floor indicators
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Tactile room numbers
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Assistance dogs exempt from pet fee
👂 Hearing Impairment Support
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Vibrating alarm clocks
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Portable hearing loops
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Visual fire alerts
🏨 Hotel Facilities
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Stephenson’s Grill 🥩 – Locally sourced steaks (dogs in bar area)
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The Quarter Bar 🍹 – Craft cocktails & bar snacks
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24-hour fitness centre 💪 – Technogym equipment
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Meeting spaces 💼 – 12 event rooms (up to 400 guests)
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Underground parking 🚗 (£15/day)
💰 Pricing
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£120-£250/night (executive rooms higher)
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IHG Rewards discounts available
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Book direct: Crowne Plaza Newcastle
⭐ Guest Experience
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Rated 4.4/5 ★★★★☆
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Praised for: Business facilities, comfy beds, soundproofing
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Noted for: City-edge location (not immediate centre)
🌉 Nearby Attractions
| Destination | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Central Station | 0.3 miles | 5-min walk |
| Quayside | 0.5 miles | 10-min walk |
| St James’ Park | 1 mile | 15-min walk |
| Life Science Centre | 0.7 miles | 12-min walk |
🍽️ Pet-Friendly Dining Nearby
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The Broad Chare – Gourmet pub with dog-friendly bar
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Kiln – Riverside café with outdoor seating
🌿 Sustainability Efforts
♻️ IHG Green Engage certified | 🚮 Single-use plastic reduction | 🍃 Local supplier focus
📌 Why Stay Here?
✅ Business-leisure balance with premium amenities
✅ Pet-friendly without size restrictions
✅ Exceptional accessibility provisions
✅ Quieter city-edge location
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Where industrial heritage meets contemporary comfort – and every guest (paws included!) experiences polished hospitality. ✨🐕
