Rivers Hotel





7.9Good
(338 Ratings)
"Everything, so peaceful. Staff really friendly, spotless."
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Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.7 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Rivers Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Childcare services
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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7.9Good
(338 Ratings)
"Everything, so peaceful. Staff really friendly, spotless."
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Everything, so peaceful. Staff really friendly, spotless.
Only thing was the hand soap dispenser was broken in the bathroom, but that was the only negative.
8.0 / 10.0
The river view from our room.
Spacious room.
Comfortable bed
Can't comment on the bar/restaurant as didn't have enough time to use it as we were going out into Newcastle.
Handy for the Gateshead sport stadium.
Not a great deal of parking spaces.
Being near an industrial estate may be off-putting for some people
5.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed although, nice view. Clean.
Very noisy. Very out of the way. When we asked for extra pillows as literally given one pillow each we where given one more pillow to share between two of us and told they had no more. Also one coat hanger on the room and asked for extra to hang my clothes up and was never brung any.
5.0 / 10.0
The room itself was nice, decently furnished. Ample tea and coffee. Very noisy though, could constantly hear other guests walking around and their doors slamming. The view of the river is a good location, but it’s a shame that the hotel doesn’t appear to be willing to invest in the comfort.
The “high speed WiFi” is actually a very slow borderline unusable connection. It struggled to load a simple webpage, which as I was trying to do work during my stay meant I couldn’t.
The “continental breakfast” consisted of a loaf of bread, a toaster, a bowl of 3 hard boiled eggs, some prepackaged croissants in plastic wrap, and a selection of cereals. There was more offerings of cake and yoghurts than anything breakfast related. Breakfast is breakfast but I’m not sure what continent they’re calling that! The same can be found in the Tesco bakery.
Had to find someone to both check in and check out, there was usually one member of staff operating both the restaurant and check in.
Also the lift was out of service which when carrying heavy bags meant walking up four flights of stairs.
7.0 / 10.0
Hotel is in a good location: on the river and close to Gateshead and Newcastle.
The room was a good size, warm, clean and reasonably equipped.
The included breakfast was very basic. Overall not the best value for money.
5.0 / 10.0
Staff friendly
Broken toilet, temperamental shower, water either far too hot or cold,
Bed linen very cheap
7.0 / 10.0
Location was good, food in the restaurant was nice. TV is new and updated so easy access to entertainment. Bed was comfortable and the room was warm with a decent view.
EDIT
Got a phone call from hotel Management to address the issues listed and hotel management takes proactive steps to address issues faced by customers.
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8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location beside the Tyne.
Excellent Turkish dish for dinner.
The hotel generally, and our room in particular, were not warm enough in the current cold weather.
6.0 / 10.0
comfortable beds. breakfast?? did't have any. location, a bit hard to find. Front desk staff VERY friendly and helpful.
there was no breakfast available, and the biggest issues were that one of the rooms had no heat, so we had to get a small heater from the front desk. Also the elevator was not working, so we had to haul our bags up two flights of stairs. but other than no heat, no elevator, no breakfast, and being quite far from the main roads, the view was lovely and the desk staff was very very friendly.
7.0 / 10.0
The staff were very helpful good value for money bed very comftable . What i have stated that I don't like doesn't mean i am saying its not a good place its an amazing place but just being honest and I always make sure I fully clean strip the bed and empty the bins before I check out my room cannot grumble for the price and would definitely stay again maybe summer time
I did not like the fact of the floors creaking I am a late sleeper and I was on the ground floor but I felt like I could not walk around much because maybe I could disturb other guests also I don't think the room should be classed as luxury there is a few things that needs checking example skirting boards corners quite dusty the standing light full of dust . Also needs a mattress protector on the bed lift also not working
9.0 / 10.0
Staff were super amazing and rooms were comfortable.
Thin walls can hear the guests from other rooms walk. On the morning hot water was not available properly and the thermometer in the showers can be improved.
7.0 / 10.0
Didn't eat at hotel so can't comment on that part but from what i could see restaurant & bar were busy. Staff friendly. Nice location along the river. Was upgraded to river view room.
Not enough parking. Parking was included in the price but i had to park on the street the second night which wasn't ideal. Window in my room wouldn't open. The guy on reception said to push the button down & it would open. Didn't open and room was way too stuffy even with the radiator turned down. First impressions - room was nice but finish could have been better. Bathroom same as room - could have taken the time to give it a better finish. Nowhere to put your soap etc unless you were happy with the floor. No extractor fan so was like a steam room after my shower.
8.0 / 10.0
Young girl at reception require help on local area...
I walked to a local pub at 20:00pm... DARK...
Did like the solitude of RIVER THAMES OUTSIDE.
Hotel team, asking if I required anything and trying to please me... Nice!
1. Being alone
2. No toast in morning...
3. Restaurant out of my budget.
7.0 / 10.0
The staff are friendly and polite.
The room was clean & comfy.
TV worked.
Plenty of tea and coffee available.
Good shower pressure.
The room was nice & warm, almost too much so in the morning.
Good check in and check out times.
Nice view of the river.
Parking included & CCTV coverage.
Didn't test the restaurant.
Remote area.
10 mins via taxi into Newcastle.
15 mins drive to metro centre.
Shower difficult to operate temp wise & the head/ pipe was leaking a bit but the pressure was good.
I was asked to turn my music down at 5:30pm, (travel speaker, so it's not capable of super loud) not sure the rooms are soundproofed as advertised. (When I returned at approx 11pm there was a lot of noise from the guests down the hall which I could hear in my room)
The radiator in my room was constantly very loud, this didn't affect me as I'm a heavy sleeper but it might bother someone else!
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
Lifts
7.0 / 10.0
The soundproof is poor.
It would be better if hotel can provide a bathroom floor mat.
9.0 / 10.0
Situated close to city centre. The room was clean and tidy.
Rooms could be upgraded to soundproof or to make the walls thicker as you can hear the people inside the other rooms.
7.0 / 10.0
Nice location and a comfy bed, which was clean.
The walls are quite thin, so can here what next door are up to. The temp on the shower wouldn't change, so it was permanently very hot. And the light switch for the bathroom was at the other end of the room.
4.0 / 10.0
Location on the river was nice
Reception not present at check on time, radiator in the room was extremely noisy and the lift was broken
7.0 / 10.0
Our room was really spacious ,very clean , the staff in the restaurant/bar were great gino & ozzy credit to the place. We ate there Saturday beautiful food great selection 😋 the surroundings are very nice lovely view of the river, be nice in the summer time.
The room we stayed in was the 2nd floor the lift wasn't working all weekend so was a bit tedious after a while no good if you had mobility issues. Our shower didn't have much cold water coming through lucky i love a red hot shower, sinks cold water wasn't coming through much. Tv kept knocking off 😒 , the bed was to hard for our liking woke up with a bad back I'm just used to softer mattress.
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff, good size rooms location and a really comfortable bed
7.0 / 10.0
Nice location at the water.
Plumbing needs updated. The toilet flushed when it felt like it.
9.0 / 10.0
Nice location next to River Tyne. 40 minute walk to Newcastle/Gateshead centre. Breakfast was nice too, nice relaxing atmosphere in bar area with views of Tyne.
nothing.
10.0 / 10.0
Beutifull location
Great food
1.0 / 10.0
Nice view of the River
Room stinking of smoke. Window didn't open, very stuffy. The cheapest possible uncomfortable pillows. Shower was scalding and not able to adjust. Extractor fan in bathroom didn't work.
7.0 / 10.0
Great little refurbished hotel on the waterfront. Excellent views. Staff were helpful and friendly. 20 minutes into town and handy to Gateshead. Needs more work but is a solid 3* hotel
Thin walls and creaky floors reduce relaxation and you can hear TVs next door.
The bathroom was not fully clean with an unpleasant odour. We had to ask for a reclean. The shower temperature control was broken and clearly had been damaged and not fixed. We reported the scalding hot water that comes out, were promised a fix but it never happened. We ended up making do but it's certainly not ideal.
Housekeeping in general lacks quality and consistency and management are aware of this. Bedsheets are too small for beds and keep coming off, the shower mat was pretty gross and left folded up in the shower - little things that show inexperience.
Breakfast was quite poor and would certainly skip. Did not get a chance to try the dinner offerings.
9.0 / 10.0
the location is lovely and we had river view.
the bed was as hard as a rock, which one of us loved and one of us got back ache from so just depends on your preferences.
8.0 / 10.0
Location was great, the view from bedroom window was stunning. We especially enjoyed our meal that evening. Staff were attentive, friendly, chatty and couldn't do enough for you.
Nothing we didn't like
6.0 / 10.0
Large comfortable room and bed. Located on the river but in an industrial area which was a bit tricky to find
There were no other restaurants in the neighbourhood and the traffic was quite heavy getting there
4.0 / 10.0
The view of the river is beautiful.
Chair in the room was broken, the corridor to the room was very dark and didn't feel very safe. Paint was peeling from the bathroom ceiling. There was dried on toothpaste on the tiles and a red nail polish mark on the wall. The bedside tables and light next to the bed wobbled and did not feel secure. Lift was out of order. Carpark was dark and packed with cars meaning I had to park on a patch of grass.
10.0 / 10.0
It was clean and I like the view
It was lil far from the town
10.0 / 10.0
The property is situated in an amazing place, there’s so much to do nearby. The hotel is spotless and the facilities here are great. There’s an onsite restaurant which is beautiful. We even got a free upgrade on our room when we stayed. We keep coming back to this hotel as it’s the best we’ve stayed. Staff are great, friendly with good local information. There’s parking within steps of the hotel which is a bonus. It’s situated right on the riverside with spectacular views. It’s minutes away from the heart of Gateshead and Newcastle with South Shields and Sunderland close by too.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Rooms were comfortable, clean and modern and the view and location was so overwhelming and beautiful and staff was very friendly and helpful, Will definitely come back
Everything was spot on and perfect
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing it was a very run down , depressing hotel
It was dirty and smelt funny ..
10.0 / 10.0
We didn’t have breakfast but the two young ladies that made our coffees were lovely and polite and the dining room was lovely and very well decorated. The view was lovely as well.
There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location and lovely food at the restaurant
Only thing I can complain about was the bed was a bit small and we could only get T.v to work through Internet no normal channels. Would come again and ask for room with bigger bed.
6.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff , room large
No plug in the bathroom sink, lift was broken down and the bar was not up and running even though it was refurbished and been open since June?
8.0 / 10.0
The view was absolutely beautiful. Staff were nice. Quiet hotel which was perfect. :)
The food at the restaurant was poor, the food was over cooked. Reasonable prices for food though.
8.0 / 10.0
The staff are very polite and helpful. The river view was lovely.
The floor made alot of noises as soon as you step on them.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rivers Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rivers Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Rivers Hotel?
We found 17 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.
