Usually, preliminary impressions rely closely on location and with an enviable view overlooking the River Tyne on Newcastle’s busy quayside, Malmaison Newcastle is off to an important begin. As is the case with most of the motels within the Malmaison group, the environment is heat, welcoming and romantic. Benefitting from darkish décor, low lighting and spacious rooms.
LOCATION
Positively one in every of its definable attributes is the riverside location. The Millennium Bridge towers only a stone’s throw away, and close by are the Baltic museum and the Sage live performance corridor whereas the River Tyne is actually on the doorstep. Inside strolling distance is a number of bars and eating places in addition to being solely a 15 minute stroll from town centre.
STYLE AND CHARACTER
With a personal driveway and seven-storey stone frontage, the lodge, which was initially a warehouse serving the delivery business, gives a proud countenance. The proper type of place for enterprise conferences or romantic adventures. Sensible interiors, purple velvet coverings, Gatsby-esque chandeliers and lighting fixtures and a dusky color scheme that follows you thru the brasserie, bar and into the bedrooms. After 20 years of being open, the lodge nonetheless maintains that crisp youthful feeling that pulls these discerning travellers searching for that one thing particular.
SERVICES AND FACILITIES.
Employees are approachable and attentive, be them on the entrance desk, brasserie or bar. With rapidly accessible options on the place to go and what native facilities can be found. Amenities embrace a first-floor brasserie restaurant overlooking the river with adjoining cocktail bar, in addition to an underground spa with sauna, therapeutic massage chairs and varied bookable remedies.
ESSENTIALS
I discovered the room to be considerably broody, darkish colors, shades of purples, reds and silvers. I loved the dim lighting and the environment it created however I can think about that not everybody spends as a lot time writing in a room as I do. The mattress was amazingly snug and spacious, the lavatory virtually giant sufficient to have a sword duel in (a vital high quality in any lavatory) and there have been helpful charging factors for smartphone customers. Moreover, all the things was very clear.
FOOD AND DRINK
Chez Mal Brasserie, set on the primary ground overlooking the river, is a tasteful venue serving first rate fare. The menu contains a big selection of French and British classics; amongst others discover mussels, Black Angus steak and lemon meringue cheesecake.
COSTS
Double rooms from £99 in off-season; rising to £145 in excessive. Breakfast excluded – priced at £12 per particular person. Free Wi-Fi.
DISABILE ACCESS?
There are 5 accessible rooms accessible.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Rooms can be found with two double beds, however there are not any particular family-friendly services.
