We booked this hotel for its location, we were going to the Metro Radiohead arena to see a concert and it was within 5 minutes. Also we had some spare time and its location to the city shops is fantastic. Also its directly opposite the train station. The room was good and of fair size the bed was comfy and... more

I stayed for 2 nights at the Thistle mid July and found the room to be clean & tidy. Only problem with the room is the heat. Too warm for me, lucky there was a fan in the room. Avoid the rip off breakfasts or meals, Newcastle has pleny of food outlets beside the hotel that are cheaper. It's ideally... more

Although we hadn't booked into the Thistle Hotel we decided to try the restaurant for an evening meal. Disappointment one, Apparently If you order your meal between 5.30 - 6.30 pm you get £5.00 off. We asked could we order a meal at 6.20 but our order was not taken until 6.40 so we missed out on the £5 discount.... more

To clarify, I'm not rating this a a 5 star hotel, but it has been given the maximum rating as it gave me exactly what I wanted at this time. Stayed for one night on a stag, Saturday - Sunday. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and quiet room, big bathroom, perfect location and smashing buffet breakfast next day. It's a... more

Arrived for two night stay on business. Checked in and given a room the size of a postage stamp. There were holes in the wall, holes in the towels and the ironing board (attached to the wall) opened over the bed reducing the room yet further. The room was equivalent to a 2 star hotel at best! Asked to be... more

I stayed at the Thistle Newcastle for 5 days for a conference in May and really enjoyed it. The rooms were a decent size and the beds very comfortable. I stayed on the Fifth floor and I would suggest to anyone staying there in the summer NOT to book into a room that high up as it was very hot... more

I stayed here for a stag party and it was perfect for this type of trip. Very central, comfortable rooms and clean. We did not have breakfast included but there are lots of places very close by to get good breakfast at cheap prices. Ideal after a night of drinking! I would also stay at this hotel if I was... more

I stayed here for one night at the end of December with my wife. The location is handy to say the least - right across from the main railway station and next to a Metro station. Other than that it's the grotty end of town, but there's a Starbucks next door and a Subway around the corner so you're not... more

A great return to the Thistle Newcastle last Saturday. A good room and friendly staff. The main talking point has to be the newly refurbished restaurant, lounge and bar. It did need to be done and boy have they done it! The food was first rate - touching rosette standard, I would guess. Beautiful backlit windows with local landmarks. A... more