Like any easy brand, the easyHotel chain has a reputation for no-frills hotel stays where you only pay for what you need. Surprisingly, it still led for a quite comfortable stay without feeling like the offering was lacking. Extra charges are required for a range of services, including use of WIFI and the TV in the room, but necessary items, such as soap and towels, are still provided free of charge. Check-in was friendly and smooth, with the lobby being clean but basic. Other areas of the hotel, such as the lift and some of the corridors, were showing wear and tear, as well as a need for some cleaning. The room itself has the best view I’ve had, so far, in accommodation in Newcastle. Very impressive for such a budget hotel. The room was nicely designed, albeit with a slight feel that the whole thing came from Ikea. There was a few little details such as the lack of a bin in the main room, bottle marks left on the shelf above the sink in the bathroom, and a shower door which seemed to open the wrong way, which stopped the room from reaching amazing. The largest potential drawback to the hotel is its location just off the Quayside. Being within the Nightlife area of Newcastle, this can be seen in the people and its surroundings, and in the fact that the hotel has its own security guard stationed...Like any easy brand, the easyHotel chain has a reputation for no-frills hotel stays where you only pay for what you need. Surprisingly, it still led for a quite comfortable stay without feeling like the offering was lacking. Extra charges are required for a range of services, including use of WIFI and the TV in the room, but necessary items, such as soap and towels, are still provided free of charge.

Check-in was friendly and smooth, with the lobby being clean but basic. Other areas of the hotel, such as the lift and some of the corridors, were showing wear and tear, as well as a need for some cleaning.

The room itself has the best view I’ve had, so far, in accommodation in Newcastle. Very impressive for such a budget hotel. The room was nicely designed, albeit with a slight feel that the whole thing came from Ikea. There was a few little details such as the lack of a bin in the main room, bottle marks left on the shelf above the sink in the bathroom, and a shower door which seemed to open the wrong way, which stopped the room from reaching amazing.

The largest potential drawback to the hotel is its location just off the Quayside. Being within the Nightlife area of Newcastle, this can be seen in the people and its surroundings, and in the fact that the hotel has its own security guard stationed in the lobby at night. Although I never had any hassle, nor was disturbed by any noise, it would make me have second thoughts of booking the hotel at the weekend. Otherwise, it is conveniently located for the central train station and city centre shopping.

I would definitely choose to stay here again in the future, particularly if I’m just looking for a very affordable place to stay for the night.More