King Cityside Suite
Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$208 per night
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Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle)
Wharf Rd & Merewether St,
Newcastle,
NSW
1800 796 370
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Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle)
4.5 out of 5.0
"The activities of the harbour are great and close restaurants are excellent " More
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Hotel Description
All 175 rooms feature plasma TVs with satellite channels, and you can enjoy free wired Internet, sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers. Minibars provide refreshments, and 24-hour room service is also available. Free newspapers, safes, and hairdryers are also available.
The restaurant, Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre, and a coffee shop/café. Full breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.
Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-star Newcastle hotel include Christ Church Cathedral and Fort Scratchley.
Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle) ratings based on 823 Verified Reviews
Room cleanliness
4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff
4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort
4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition
4.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle)
Excellent Location on the Newcastle Harbour
Lots of choices to Dine
Extremely relaxing 😊
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Comment from Hotel Management
10 Dec 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Sandy, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotel with your feedback it is appreciated. We are so pleased to hear that you enhjoye your stay, our facilities and of course our spectacular location. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again soon.
Location excellent. Staff very helpful and friendly.
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Comment from Hotel Management
10 Dec 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotel with your feedback it is appreciated. We are so pleased to hear that you enhjoye your stay, our facilities and of course our spectacular location. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again soon.
The room was nice and clean.
Would have prefered if the shower/bath was a bit bigger as it was quite uncomfortable and I’m not a big person.
But other than this it was quite pleasant, the concierge was very helpful and wished me a happy birthday.
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Comment from Hotel Management
23 Nov 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Steph, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotel with your feedback it is appreciated. Thank you providing you feedback this has been passed otno the appropriate departments to see what improvements can be made. We do look forward to welcoing you back again in the near future.
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Comment from Hotel Management
4 Nov 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotel with your feedback it is appreciated.
Great stay and great service. When I booked a room at the last minute, the staff at the concierge were so willing to accommodate our needs.
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Comment from Hotel Management
4 Nov 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotel with your feedback it is appreciated. We are so pleased to hear that you experienced our usual high level of service throughout your stay. We do look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel.
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Comment from Hotel Management
4 Nov 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Liss, Thank you for providing these great images, we would love to share these on our social media would this be approved by yourself.
Hotel and staff were good, however the food and service needs some attention.
Beer battered fish and chips were so full of fat that the oil oozed from it as you cut in to the batter making the salad and chips go slimey. Total waste of money and a desire not to order a replacement meal.
Bacon for the breakfast buffet was barely cooked and the hot water urn was not kept full so opted for juices which were also empty. This was only at 7am in the morning, so it wasn't as if it was towards the end of breakfast.
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Comment from Hotel Management
4 Nov 2018 by Courtney P
Hi P, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotwl with your feedback. We are saddened to hear that your dining experiences were not up to our usual high standards. Your review has been passed onto management to see what improvements can be made to our guest experience.
Perfect for my needs, I needed to be close to city centre
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Comment from Hotel Management
4 Nov 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Anne, Thankyou for taking the time to provide the hotel with your feedback it is appreciated. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we do look forward to weloming you back to the hotel in the near future.
Very nice place to stay. The room was excellent. Great view of the harbour, nicely laid out, very comfortable king size bed, very clean, plenty of space,
The hotel staff were very professional and helpful including the concierge at the front door, the car parking valet, the reception desk staff and the restaurant staff, which puts on a great breakfast. Even the cleaning staff gave a friendly hello every time we walked by.
I recommend this hotel and I’ll be staying there again next time I’m in Newcastle.
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Comment from Hotel Management
2 Oct 2018 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for tkaing the time to provide the hotel with such great feedback. We pride ourselves of providing exceptional customer service and we are pleased to hear that you experienced this throughout your stay from all staff and departments. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again soon. Kindest Regards,
excellent value and convenient to Gallery and Museum.
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Comment from Hotel Management
2 Oct 2018 by Courtney P
HI Anonymous, Thank you for tkaing the time to provide the hotel with such great feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again soon. Kindest regards,
About the Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle)
Location Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW 2300Property Features
Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle) offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/café on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Tour or ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle). For a fee, parking is available. This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.
- 175 guestrooms or units
- 4 levels
- Dining venue
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Business facilities
- 1 conference room
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Staff members are multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Bellhop
- Lift
- No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Property
- Outdoor pool
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave (on request)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
- Airport: Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) (26.7 km / 16.6 mi)
- Train station: Civic Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)
- Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle) offers 175 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.
- Sitting area
- Minibar
- In-room dining (24 hours)
- Plasma television
- Satellite channels
- Premium channels
- Films for purchase
- Microwave available
- Coffee maker
- Shower and tub combination
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Newspapers (free)
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Toiletries (free)
- Telephone
- Iron and ironing board
- Desk
- Climate control (air conditioning)
- Ensuite bathroom
- Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Hotel Policies
Check-in
- Check-in time ends at midnight
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out
- Check-out by 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Pets
- No pets allowed
Policies
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between AUD 28 and AUD 36 for adults, and AUD 8 and AUD 12 for children (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: AUD 29.00 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle
- Newcastle Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
You should know
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
National Rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.
