King Cityside Suite
Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$181 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
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"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 on weekdays between 6 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 6 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.
Within a 30-minute drive of this 4.5-star Newcastle hotel, attractions include Lake Macquarie and Merewether Beach.
Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle) ratings based on 877 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)
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Comment from Hotel Management
14 Apr. 2019 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thanks you for taking the time to review the hotel it is appreciated. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed the hotel and sevices. We do look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
No on-site parking was the only downfall with a $30 charge for valet parking which was not the fastest service
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Comment from Hotel Management
14 Apr. 2019 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thanks you for taking the time to review the hotel it is appreciated. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed the hotel and sevices and we do hope that the valet parking service eased the inner CBD parking pressures. We do look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
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Comment from Hotel Management
9 Apr. 2019 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotel with your feedback it is appreciated. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with the hotel, and we do look forward to being able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
Perfect location and great views of the warfe. Easy access to board walk the city lite rail and hunter street
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Comment from Hotel Management
7 Apr. 2019 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 enjoyed the location of the hotel as well as our hotel and services. We do look forward to being able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
The accomodation, service and buffet breakfast was excellent. The only issue I found was the paid/scarce parking around the complex.
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Comment from Hotel Management
7 Apr. 2019 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 enjoyed the location of the hotel, the hotel and services as well as the service receievd throughout. We do hope that the additional option of the valet parking service helped eased the parking pressures of the inner CBD. We do look forward to being able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
Position, unbeatable.
Starting to look tired with very basic level of decor. Needs an upgrade
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Comment from Hotel Management
8 Apr. 2019 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 enjoyed the location of the hotel. Your feedback has been passed onto the appropriate managers to see what improvements can be made. We do look forward to being able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
Great room with separate 'bedroom' & harbour view. Beautiful big comfortable bed. Two TVs. Nice little kitchenette/bar area. Like the fact that it's not a tall tower building. Quite good restaurant if you want to 'eat in' & excellent breakfast. The valet parking is bit inconvenient at times. You can be left waiting outside for your car or for someone to come back with your keys & if busy can be a bit of delay. Seems to be no secure parking on premises & cars a taken off somewhere(?) to be parked. Also not much space for cars to wait for the valet to come & collect car. But overall, not a big problem.
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Comment from Hotel Management
8 Apr. 2019 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 enjoyed the location of the hotel and the hotel services and facilities. We do hope that the additional option of the secure valet parking service helped eased the parking pressures of the inner CBD. We do look forward to being able to welcome you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
The location was perfect, right on the promenade, great walks, great restaurants, great Hotel.
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Comment from Hotel Management
1 Apr. 2019 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 your enjoyed your stay with us, the hotel and services and of course our wonderful location. We do look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
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Comment from Hotel Management
1 Apr. 2019 by Courtney P
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to provide the hotel with your review it is appreciated. We do look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
Allowed me to check in a day early at short notice
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Comment from Hotel Management
1 Apr. 2019 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 we were able to accomodate your request. We do look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel again in the near future. Kindest regards, Courtney P
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, credit card or debit 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
- Rydges Newcastle formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel
- Newcastle Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
- Rydges formerly Crowne Hotel
- Rydges Newcastle formerly Crowne Plaza 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.
