The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Absolutely gorgeous old style hotel. Good value for money. Really nice spacious rooms, and loved having the double doors which opened to the large private balcony. The pub was busy but the noise did not travel to our room. We ordered food from the bistro downstairs, and everything was very tasty and well portioned. We hope to return soon.

I am in Newcastle for a trade event and the Grand Hotel was recommended for accommodation. It is an awesome gastropub, the location was fantastic, the decor cool, the atmosphere was great really friendly staff. As expected, the rooms were old school pub rooms but clean, retro and comfortable. The wine list really surprised me, it wasn't what I usually see in a pub, it was quite extensive with a great range of NSW wines on the list and by the glass! Now for my favourite part of my stay.....the food....OMG. The menu was great and almost everything was gluten free and tastes delicious, in fact it was so good I went there twice in a row. I had the Scotch Eggs both times and had the oven roasted snapper. Flavour were bang on. This will be my go to every time I am in Newcastle. Thanks for a great stay and time guys 🥂🥂🍷🍷

Accommodation review only. I booked and stayed in a 'king balcony room 4'. The bed isn't a true king, its 2 single bases and mattresses pushed together. Both single mattresses are very very soft, I personally prefer something a little firmer and supportive. Window furnishings to the balcony need replacing, they are not able to be adjusted to fully close due to broken and missing components. Plus one side is not secure to the frame causing it to fall when the balcony door is opened and closed. The shower water pressure surged between hot and cold every 3-5 seconds, it was impossible to get the water to a set temperature for comfort. The bathroom window doesn't have a lock, so the room is not entirely secure. There is no safety lock, latch or chain on the main bedroom door. The noise transference can be disruptive if an upstairs guest is heavy footed. The staff on checking in were very pleasant and helpful. The linen was clean, pillows comfortable and room bar fridge handy for my 2 night stay. Noise from downstairs bar and dinning activities were in no way disruptive, even on a Friday night.