Located just 6.8 miles from Newcastle city center, this hotel features excellent facilities, including a restaurant, brasserie, lounge bar, and an 18-hole championship golf course. There's also a swimming pool, a hot tub and a steam room. The hotel makes a good base for all and is great for a weekend away in a place that has something for everyone. Shopaholics will enjoy the famous Metro Centre shopping mall, and Northumbria boasts beautiful coastlines and historic sights. The refurbished bedrooms feature tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is also available, and ironing facilities are provided. There are themed evenings on selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. A number of meeting rooms are available to accommodate anything from 2 to 180 attendees. The Washington Suite, with its own bar, can seat up to 180 people (theater-style) and is ideal for audiovisual presentations. The suite is also great for private functions, easily accommodating 150 guests for a dinner dance.