Surtees Hotel is located only a stones throw from High Street shopping and Eldon Square, Europe's first ever city centre shopping mall. A short distance from local musuems & art galleries & within easy reach of the universities. Whilst staying with us you may wish to take a stroll along the Quayside a few minutes walk from the hotel. The Quayside is one of Newcastle's most picturesque areas, especially at night. Home to the famous Tyne Bridge and the more recent Millenium Eye Bridge. The Quayside is home to The Sage and The Baltic and boasts an array off tourist attractions, stylish bars, restaurants and nightclubs to suit a variety of tastes. Approx. a 10 minute walk and you can experience the leisure complex 'The Gate' which offers a cinema, casino and more bars and restaurants. A short bus ride across the river will take you on a shopping experience to remember at the major indoor shopping centre 'The Metrocentre'.
Travel information
Surtees Hotel is based in the city centre and is accessible using most modes of transport. It is easy to reach from the airport by car or public transport, and only a short walk from the central railway, metro and bus stations.
By Car:
From the North (A1):
- Take the A1 and continue onto the A167 for city centre.
- Exit for the city centre south (A186).
- Continue through the underpass into the city centre.
- Exit the roundabout for the A193 (Wallsend, South Shields).
- Enter the left hand lane and take the slip road approaching The Swan House roundabout (Bar Box/Metro Radio in middle).
- Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Mosley Street and turn left at the traffic lights onto Dean Street.
- Continue under the arch on the left as if entering the car park, and the hotel entrance is on your right.
From the South (A1/A19):
- Follow the A1M/A19 and exit onto A167 Gateshead.
- Continue through Gateshead and after about 3 miles the road becomes a dual carriageway flyover and filters down to traffic lights.
- Continue straight ahead over the Tyne Bridge and take the left slip road up to Swan House roundabout.
- Take the 1st exit onto Mosley Street and continue as above.
From the West (A69):
- Follow the A69 until the A1 is signposted at the large roundabout.
- Exit for the A1 North and continue onto the A167.
- Continue using the North directions above.
By Air:
Newcastle International Airport is approximately 8 miles away. You can take a taxi or metro, which is about a 20 minute journey.