Review: greystreethotel, Newcastle

Eating and drinking

The greystreethotel has teamed up with the Living Room chain for their catering. The restaurant itself was cosy in the evening, but a little too dark and poorly-lit in the morning. The menu was good though, with plenty to choose from. I enjoyed the sea bass with ratatouille and I can recommend the full English for breakfast! The hotel has a snug cellar bar where you can relax after your dinner and enjoy a nightcap.

More things to do around Newcastle

Visit the QEII Metro Bridge between Newcastle and Gateshead
Each night it is lit up by an ever-changing colour and light installation called Nocturne. It's the work of artist Nayan Kulkarni, and promises a different lightscape each night.

Take a tour
You'll find organised walking tours or you can hop on and off the City Sightseeing Tour bus, or take a River Escapes boat trip and see the city from a different angle.

Discover how amazing you are at the Centre for Life
This exciting science centre tests your brainpower and explores what makes each of us different.

Head to New Metroland - Europe's largest indoor fairground
Here you'll also find an 11-screen cinema, ten-pin bowling and a laser shoot 'em up game.

Stride out from Castle Keep
The original starting point for exploring Hadrian's Wall.

Visit the Laing Art Gallery
You'll be inspired by the watercolours, sculpture, silver, glass and pottery on display here, and you can also pick up designer jewellery in the great gallery shop.

Need to know

Greystreethotel
2 -12 Grey Street
Newcastle NE1 6EE
Tel: 0191 230 6777
Web: www.nichehotels.com

Prices start at £139 per room, per night but doesn't include breakfast. Check the web for details of special offers.

Find out what's going on when you visit, at www.newcastlegateshead.com