Hotel Du Vin Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hotel Du Vin Newcastle - A restored Edwardian building with French bistro dining and riverside views

Housed in the former Tyne Tees Steam Shipping Company building, this Newcastle upon Tyne hotel features 42 rooms with handsprung mattresses, Egyptian linen, drench showers, and air conditioning. The Bistro du Vin serves French cuisine with seasonal ingredients, complemented by an extensive wine list and Laroche tasting room. Two meeting spaces, the Shipyard and Bridge rooms, accommodate up to 36 and 16 people respectively. Hotel Du Vin's courtyard terrace provides outdoor dining, while the building retains maritime touches like ship ropes and porthole windows. Located on the Quayside, Hotel Du Vin Newcastle sits 1 mile from Newcastle Central station and a 10-minute walk from the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Sage Gateshead, and Millennium Bridge.

Pros

Original Edwardian architecture with maritime design elements

Laroche wine tasting room with expert sommelier guidance

Large outdoor courtyard with heaters and cigar shack

Floor-to-ceiling views of the River Tyne from Bridge View Suite

Cons

Limited on-site parking available on first-come basis

1 mile distance from central train station requires taxi or 20-minute walk