Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel group, opened INNSiDE Newcastle in May 2021. Bringing a slice of continental life to the heart of the city, the 161-room hotel is located on the historical Quayside, offering breath-taking views across the River Tyne and an eclectic home-from-home feel for guests to explore Newcastle’s city centre.
Each stay is enriched with music, art and wellness curated by the hotel’s local experts and in-keeping with INNSiDE by Meliá’s philosophy ‘Stay Curious’, which promises to accommodate guests’ every need with considered comforts and inspired experiences.
The Open Living Lounge is the beating heart of the hotel, with the open plan lobby offering the ideal transitional space to allow guests to slip seamlessly from work to play.
RESTAURANT & BAR
Guests looking to dine at INNSiDE Newcastle will discover Gino D’Acampo Quayside, a beautiful 90-cover open-plan restaurant and bar, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows affording enviable views of the River Tyne. An impressive 54-cover contemporary terrace further extends the dining opportunity, providing the chance to soak up the sun on blue sky days and enjoy a real Neapolitan coffee.
The menu, designed by Gino and his esteemed team of chefs, provides an extensive selection of classic Italian dishes. All are made from the finest seasonal ingredients and prepared from scratch, featuring artisan ingredients sourced personally by Gino on his travels. Further vegetarian, vegan, bambino and breakfast menus promise to satisfy every appetite, with all dishes inspired by Gino’s award-winning books and TV shows.
Those attending the hotel for a celebratory or business function can also enjoy a taste of the Italian chef’s culinary expertise with a number of banquet and delegate menus created by Gino’s team.
For guests looking to sit back and relax with a drink in beautiful surroundings the restaurant’s impressive lounge bar won’t disappoint. Serving food and drink throughout the day and with resident DJ’s adding to the atmosphere in the evening, it’s the perfect environment in which to unwind and a destination in its own right.
Expect to enjoy one of the largest selections of Prosecco, sparkling wine and Franciacorta in the country, many of which are exclusive to Gino’s restaurants and can’t be found anywhere else in the country, alongside a selection of iconic Italian cocktails and artisan beers. Aperitivo time brings a further taste of Italian culture to the restaurant every afternoon when Italian nibbles called cicchetti are available in the bar and all on Gino.
Gino D’Acampo Quayside sets a new bar for dining in Newcastle and is part of a hospitality empire creation between INNSiDE by Meliá and Gino D’Acampo Hotels & Leisure. Gino D’Acampo Quayside is open for breakfast from 6.30am to 10am, reopening for lunch and dinner from 12pm to 11.30pm every day.
* An incredible new all-weather terrace will be introduced at Gino D’Acampo Quayside this spring / summer 2022 further enhancing the opportunity to dine alfresco.
LOCATION
Situated a short distance from Newcastle Railway Station and Newcastle International Airport, INNSiDE Newcastle is the perfect location for national and international business and leisure travellers. For those looking to explore the local culture, the city’s celebrated Eldon Square shopping centre, The Biscuit Factory art gallery and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art are all within walking distance from the hotel.
ROOMS & SUITES
INNSiDE Newcastle features 161 rooms, including thoughtful touches and all the essentials so guests can make each stay their own. All INNSiDE rooms include an in-room minifridge with complimentary mineral water.
INNSiDE Guest Room – 121
The Studio Room – 35
The Townhouse Room – 5
*All Studios and Townhouse rooms feature a Nespresso machine, bathrobe and slippers.
ARCHITECTS
Designed by Faulknerbrowns Architects, INNSiDE Newcastle takes architectural inspiration from iconic local landmarks such as the Tyne’s bridges, whilst the hotel’s interior showcases a light, minimal and versatile space, featuring modern and comfortable furnishings.
FITNESS
For those that keep fitness at the top of their list when travelling, INNSiDE Newcastle is also home to a stylish fitness hub, complete with state-of-the-art gym equipment and Wexer technology, available for guest use 24-hours a day. With an unparalleled virtual class library that brings the world’s leading fitness brands and ambassadors direct to INNSiDE Newcastle, Wexer gym-tech offers hundreds of classes, from cardio and conditioning to mind & body, all from top instructors.
Encouraging guests and locals to keep active, an ongoing partnership with Croissant Club was launched in 2024. Together, guests can participate in the INNSiDE Road Runners run club, a free, social, guided 5km group run around the city, starting and ending at the hotel.
Also in 2024, INNSiDE celebrated summer solstice with a collection of wellness events across all three UK cities, hosted by local partners. Guests and locals were able to experience guided sound baths, yoga sessions and outdoor forest walks as the longest day of the year shines down.
DOG-FRIENDLY
With a pet friendly approach as standard across the INNSiDE by Meliá UK collection, INNSiDE Newcastle has elevated its stays for dogs with curated lifestyle hampers in collaboration with local independent dog lifestyle store Purple Hound. Two must-have travel hampers available to purchase at INNSiDE’s unique kiosk. Purple Hound have also created a bespoke birthday box for pampered pooches celebrating their special day at INNSiDE.
FAMILY STAYS
INNSiDE Newcastle is the perfect location, close to many of the city’s top attractions including museums, galleries, stadiums and shopping hotspots. Families can unwind in a collection of larger studios and interconnecting rooms, with extra space for all the family. Working with art store Details INNSiDE Newcastle has announced an exclusive craft hamper add on, available during for just £20 from the kiosk.
#STAYCURIOUS
INNSiDE Newcastle features a collection of unique touches, including a creative collaboration with Lines Behind, Atomhawk, and local bike and kayak hire to explore the city and beyond.
INNSiDE Newcastle showcases collections from local artists across the hotel’s bedrooms and public spaces, allowing guests to explore limited edition prints and original paintings with everything from abstracts to landscapes. North East Art Collective also hosts a permanent exhibition in the communal area outside the events space, at INNSiDE Newcastle, displaying artworks from local contemporary artists on a quarterly rotational basis.
Guests that like to explore in style can hire a Cycle Hub bike from the hotel’s reception. Guests can simply book via the hotel’s Stay App for a reduced hire rate, providing 24 hours’ notice. INNSiDE Newcastle is surrounded by cycle routes, starting with trails along the Quayside and routes that lead to the Northumberland coastline to Tynemouth, or up to Hexham with wonderful views of Hadrian’s Wall.
INNSiDE Newcastle is perfect for those that like to get out on the water, its close proximity to the city’s Quayside allows adventurous guests to book a kayak experience on the River Tyne. Booked direct through the hotel, in partnership with CBK Adventure, guests can paddle beneath the famed seven bridges of the Tyne, discovering the history and cultural changes of the city as they go.
INNSiDE Newcastle has also collaborated with creative man about toon, James Dixon, of Lines Behind. The mural-style illustrator has created a bespoke Newcastle-inspired masterpiece, which is used across a number of in-house touchpoints, including staff uniforms, across public spaces in and around the hotel, and purchasable merchandise.
And in keeping with the creative fabric of INNSiDE, a local partnership with visionary gaming and product designers, Atomhawk combines its unique talents and perspectives to breathe life into walls that surround the hotel’s meeting spaces.
INNSiDE Newcastle work closely with Maiden-voyage as both organisations believe business travel should be safe, liberating and empowering for all, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or ethnicity. Maiden-voyage assesses hotels for suitability for certification in “Excellence in Guest Inclusivity” based on a number of inspection criteria, looking at safety, comfort, and well-being.
CREATIVE MEETINGS & EVENT SPACES
INNSiDE Newcastle offers five creative meeting spaces with maximum capacity for up to 170 banqueting, including an INNSiDE original: Big Ideas Space – a bright, fresh and innovative meeting area; complete with comfy sofas and squidgy chairs, SMART screens and playful items to keep guests engaged and energised.
The additional meeting spaces are a nod to local heroes of times gone by; INNSiDE Newcastle’s largest meeting space, which can be divided into three, is named ‘The Keelmen Suite’,given the hotels close proximity to the River Tyne – The Keelmen of Tyne and Wear transported coal from the banks of both rivers. While ‘The Hawks Room’ is in homage to the Hawks company that constructed the striking High Level Bridge across the River Tyne.
INNSiDE Newcastle’s creative meeting and event spaces are designed to inspire the unconventional, leading the way in creating a new way of doing business. Full of smart ideas, with sustainable touches, the multi-functional rooms are flexible to suit all needs. The hotel also features a breakout events space on the mezzanine, with views overlooking the Open Living Lounge below.
The hotel also offers a bespoke ‘Meetings Made More’ 24-hour meetings package for business travellers looking for convenience, comfort, and flexibility. Gino’s exciting menus flow into INNSiDE’s creative meeting and event spaces too, providing an exciting food and beverage offering for guests using the spaces.
STAY SUSTAINABLE
Demonstrating INNSiDE by Meliá’s commitment to sustainability, single-use paper and plastic have been eliminated throughout all properties with sustainable amenities available in all rooms, along with 100% eco-friendly bedlinens and towels.
INNSiDE THE BEDROOM
INNSiDE The Bedroom is an ongoing live and digital event series, hosting local and touring artist performances in the intimate and unique setting of a hotel bedroom. Set in INNSiDE’s largest rooms, with views overlooking each city backdrop, the series has collaborated with the likes of Aelius Alternative Music Festival New Rules, Aine Deane and The Sprints and many more artists and local organisations.
