Conveniently located off the A1 at the Metro Center, this hotel is 10 minute drive from Newcastle city center. It is walking distance from restaurants, public transport and the MetroCentre shopping and entertainment venue. The hotel offers free WiFi. All rooms feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV with Freeview and an en-suite with power shower. Rooms also include irons, ironing boards and hairdryers for convenience. There is a residents’ bar, and a buffet breakfast is served every morning which features a selection of continental and hot items including bacon, sausages, scrambled egg and baked beans. The Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead, an IHG Hotel Center has free car and coach parking, and there is a lounge area where guests can enjoy a meeting, coffee, or evening meal. The hotel also has a business center with audio/visual equipment available. The hotel is a short distance from Newcastle Business Park, Newburn Riverside Park, The Watermark and the Team Valley Trading Estate. Sunderland and Durham are a short journey away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 5 mi from the property. The hotel is close to IKEA Gateshead, perfect for a weekend trip away.