The Hotel Indigo® Newcastle hotel is inspired by Grainger Town, and our design and decor celebrate its culture and the area’s neoclassical architecture. Glass and iron columns in our lobby emulate local Tyneside styles with a modern twist, and artwork in our guest rooms depicts our history. Relax in Grainger Lounge with craft ale brewed specially for the hotel before a meal in our locally inspired restaurant, where guests and locals alike enjoy cuisine and live music. We’re near the railway station, Grainger Market, and Sage Gateshead Arts Centre, and our team is passionate about sharing the best of our neighborhood’s nightlife, theatre and art scene.
The hotel has a well-equipped exercise room with all the key pieces needed for a work out.
On-Site Fitness Center Available
Pioneers. Innovators. Risk-takers. Trendsetters. These are the people who have shaped Newcastle, who form the heart of its community and whose energy pervades its streets. This is a neighborhood crackling with imagination and trailblazing flair. You see it in the local buildings and bridges, whose styles have been copied through the years. Today, people visit to view a magnificent spectacle of architectural design, admiring the origins of its classical style. They marvel at the extraordinary roster of inventions—from steam engines to public lighting—which originated here, in this place where famous firsts continue to blossom with amazing regularity.
Home to delicate watercolors by masters such as J.W. Turner and Thomas Girtin, the gallery is a natural arts treasure. From a renowned Maling ceramics collection to the impressive portfolio of 18th and 19th century masterpieces, Laing has many diverse offerings. Check for free family activities and artist talks that are routinely offered to the public.
Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is the place to see contemporary art. Drop in and view its ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and events. BALTIC’s diverse and international program ranges from blockbuster exhibitions to innovative new work by local artists.
Designed by renowned British architect Lord Foster, this performing arts center offers tours of its awe-inspiring interior that culminate with a 10-meter climb up a ladder to the curved roof. Overlooking the River Tyne, the Sage Gateshead and its exhilarating guided Roof Walk Experience (safety equipment is provided) are a short walk from our boutique hotel.
Home to a Marks & Spencer Original Penny Bazaar—the smallest Marks & Spencer in the world—this sprawling market was once Europe’s largest when its first wares were sold in 1835. Now the market is lined with vendors selling fresh fruit, vegetables and handmade crafts. If you’re hungry after shopping, hang out at a café or bakery housed within.
Guests give rave reviews about this historic theatre. Dating back to 1837, Theatre Royal has sustained its top spot as one of the UK's premier venues offering world-class music, comedy, drama and dance, including the Olivier Award-nominated production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” from the Northern Ballet. Ask to our team members to help you secure tickets.
Our city also has many smaller venues, like the Cluny, where you can enjoy intimate gigs and hear local bands.
It would be an understatement to describe the atmosphere as quirky, but with a name that furrows many a brow, you can also expect a menu that wows most palates. Our guests—whether vegan, vegetarian or eaters of meat—indulge in made-from-scratch treats around the corner from the hotel, and cap their meal with a glass of organic wine or a cup of fair-trade coffee.
Though this pub has a violent history—in its past life, it was a premier venue for Victorian boxing matches—guests needn’t worry about stray uppercuts or jabs. On tap at The Forth are 10 specialty beers and ciders, along with a fine selection of wines and British cask ales. Local favorite homemade Gloucester Old Spot sausage rolls pair perfectly with a pint or two.