More cynical minds might be inclined to view the ‘free breakfast’ pitch as a bit of a cheeky sales ploy. Surely they’ve already costed-in the price of a small, sweet Danish pastry and a mug of lukewarm coffee into the price of the room? But strangely, you’d be wrong. The room rates alone should bear this out, as affordable and competitive as they are. And besides, there’s scrambled eggs with sausages, beans, crusty bread rolls, delicious warm pastries and proper hot-coffee in addition to the now customary continental-style menu including Kellogg's cereals, Muller yoghurts, fruit juices, cheese, fruit and toast.

Located just off St James Boulevard within minutes of the Centre for Life and St James' Park. The express holiday inn Newcastle City Centre has its own bar and offers 130 contemporary guestrooms with en-suite power showers, satellite television and in-room movies.

• Wonderfully central across the road from Newcastle Metro and Central train stations.
• A two-minute stroll across St James Boulevard will take you to the Discovery Museum and Summerhill Park.
• St James’ Park – home of the ‘Magpies’ Newcastle Football Club is just a few minutes drive up Gallowgate.
• Room prices include FREE hot and cold buffet breakfast and FREE wireless Internet in the lounge of the hotel.
• Fully licensed bar serving a good range of wines and beers for post-match celebrations.
• Twin, family and Interconnecting rooms available.

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