Stayed in the Lynwood on a recent trip to Newcastle (lads weekend away) and I wasn't expecting much for the price. Just a clean room to come back to to sleep off the booze would have been sufficient. This was the case, however I'd recommend everyone saves themself some cash and book into one of the hostels, as this place is along the same lines.

My room was, in all seriousness, about 2 metres long and a metre wide. It was that small. It also didn't have a toilet, meaning any calls of nature had to be answered with a lengthy trek to the communal toilets, which depending where in the "hotel" your room was, could be down several flights of stairs.

My room did have a sink, but I dread to think how many people have decided against the long walk and relieved themselves into it over the years.

The heating was on CONSTANTLY and couldn't be turned off. This, coupled with a radiator right at the bottom of the bed meant it was pretty uncomfortable the whole... more