Caledonian Hotel Newcastle Upon Tyne in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

General Description:	The georgian caledonian hotel is decorated in a trendy style and set in the leafy district of jesmond, one mile from newcastle city centre and three miles from hadrian's wall. The 89 guestrooms have trendy decor and come equipped with satellite television, desks with direct-dial phones, dial-up internet connections, tea and coffee making facilities, and ironing boards. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. The billabong bistro serves a selection of european dishes with an asian twist, accompanied by an extensive wine list, in chic, trendy surroundings. Alternatively the billabong bar offers gastropub-style food in a lively setting with leather sofas and wooden floors. There is also a heated outdoor terrace for al fresco dining. Guests can ask the concierge to book tickets to shows and events, relax over drinks in the bar and access the internet via wifi. The hotel offers a dvd and pizza package for guests who wish to spend the evening in the hotel. Business guests are well-catered for with conference rooms, audio-visual equipment, demonstrate space, and event catering. Further amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free parking and room service. Guests can take a stroll in the wooded park of jesmond dene 400 metres away, enjoy the shops and bars of newcastle city centre one mile away, or visit hadrian's wall, three miles away. The caledonian hotel is located six miles from newcastle international airport, with an approximate driving time of 10 minutes. Please note there is a deposit fee to be paid directly to the hotel for all bookings of more than six people. Fee subject to change.
Hotel Overview:	Set in the heart of jesmond, a cosmopolitan district of newcastle, this stylish 3-star hotel provides the choice base from which to explore all the sites that the city has to offer. The district houses numerous bars, restaurants and cafès, and it is a popular district for night life. Newcastle’s vibrant city centre is also just 5 minutes away. Despite being in such a lively district, the caledonian is also only a short drive away from the lovely northumbrian countryside and the historic roman wall. The hotel is mild and inviting offering comfy and roomy en suite rooms with free wireless internet. For food there is the billabong bistro, which serves breakfast and dinner. Food is also obtainable in the billabong bar at lunch and dinner times. The caledonian has plenteous free car parking to the rear of the hotel.
Attractions:	Jesmond dene (wooded park with river) - 400 metres newcastle city centre - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres) the biscuit factory (britain's largest art store) - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres) the sage gateshead (music venue) - 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres) baltic centre for modern art - 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres) hadrian's wall - 3 miles (5 kilometres) newcastle race course - 4 miles (6.5 kilometres) angel of the north (sculpture) - 7 miles (11.5 kilometres) beamish open air museum - 12 miles (19.5 kilometres)
Cancellation Policy:	Subject to the discretion of the hotel, the credit card provided may be charged if the reservation is canceled after the cancellation deadline has passed or if the guest fails to arrive. The cancellation policy will appear after choosing rate rules.
Car Parking:	confidential free car parking at rear of hotel - 60 spaces
Checkin Time:	2:00 pm
Checkout Time:	12:00 pm
Child Policy:	Children under the age of 5 stay free when sharing a room with an adult
Dining:	There is a coffee residence in the hotel, but the main restaurant is situated in the neighboring hotel.
Location:	City centre
Location Description:	This is a very good hotel with a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Rooms are of a good standard. (06/07it) this is a traditional hotel. The hotel is set in jesmond, a tranquil residential area of newcastle, but five minutes from the centre.Newcastle airport is 7.5 miles away from the hotel. Newcastle central rail station is 2 miles away from the hotel.
Rooms:	better single-one twin bed. modern decor. Satellite television, desk with direct-dial phone, dial-up internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing board. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Standard double-one twofold bed. modern decor. Satellite television, desk with direct-dial phone, dial-up internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing board. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Standard twin-two twin beds. modern decor. Satellite television, desk with direct-dial phone, dial-up internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing board. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Standard single-one twin bed. modern decor. Satellite television, desk with direct-dial phone, dial-up internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing board. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Superior double-one twofold bed. modern decor. Satellite television, desk with direct-dial phone, dial-up internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing board. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer. Superior twin-two twin beds. modern decor. Satellite television, desk with direct-dial phone, dial-up internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing board. Bathroom with shower/tub combination and hair dryer.
Transportation:	Location: newcastle airport 7.5 miles newcastle focal rail station 2 miles a1- 3 miles from the west. At primary roundabout on a69 turn left on a1 heading north. Leave at next junction taking 3rd exit, continue straight ahead through next two roundabouts, climb hill- at the top continue straight ahead through mini roundabout (safeways is on your right), take 2nd exit at large roundabout, proceed along main road paying no attention to exits until road turns along ring road then turn right and follow signs for tynemouth and jesmond watching out for sharp left-hand turn, at mini roundabout turn left. The caledonian hotel is located after the second zebra crossiong. From the south. On a! From the south (a69) turn off following signs for gateshead a6127, (durham road) to tyne bridge- focal motorway a6127. Turn off at coasttynemouth a1058, turn initial left at osborne road (b1600). From the north. Follow a1 signs to the south. Turn left off the a1 at the gosforthwideopen exit. You are then on the b1318 great north road and should continue down gosforth high-up street. Take a left at the bluish dwelling roundabout. You are now on jesmond dene road a189. Turn initial right into osborne road b1600. The caledonian hotel is on the left after one mile.
Services:	Meeting/banquet facilities, dry cleaning, internet services, fax/photocopying, wi-fi/wireless lan, free wi-fi internet access included
General Facilities:	Disabled facilities, 24 hour reception, cots available, wedding licence, car parking available on site, wi-fi available, meeting facilities, eatery, tv, satellite tv, smoking permitted in bedrooms, tea/coffee making facilities in each room, hairdryer in each room, trouser press in each room, iron and board in each room, telephone in each room, 24 hour room service, limited room service for hot food, laundry/valet service, wake up call obtainable, ground floor bedrooms, lift to all floors, disabled access public areas, disabled toilets on ground floor, wheelchair access, wheelchair access to reception, wheelchair access to eatery, wheelchair access to bar, wheelchair access to conference rooms, wheelchair access to disabled car parking spaces, in-room broadband, wi-fi obtainable in public areas, wi-fi obtainable in rooms, confidential dining services, lounge menu, bar, breakfast to go, [channels] news, [channels] sky sports, radio
Room Facilities:	Hair dryer, coffee/tea maker, cable/satellite tv, iron/ironing board, window opens, desk, add-on towels/bedding, internet access - dial-up, housekeeping, wake-up calls, smoking rooms, blackout drapes/curtains, direct-dial phone, cribs (infant beds) obtainable, shower/tub combination