Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa (Washington, United Kingdom)

This hotel has recently been refurbished which is great because the guest rooms and public spaces are all freshly decorated and clean.

The friendly, knowledgeable staff welcomes you at check in and is there for you throughout your stay. They are happy to accommodate most any request and can point you in the direction of local sights, eateries and entertainments.

Mercure Newcastle George Washington is a non-smoking property which is great for those who don’t imbibe and like their surroundings smelling fresh, rather than like second-hand smoke.

The Internet connection here is spotty and when you can get one, it is slow and unreliable. This is problematic if you are travelling on business or trying to get an email out in a hurry. Luckily, the signal is a bit better in the public spaces.

Mercure Newcastle George Washington is a popular destination for weddings, so be sure to check if these kinds of functions are going on when you book. If you do end up here during the height of a large function and you are looking for a quiet night’s sleep, be sure to book a room well away from the madding crowd at the rear of the property and certainly not above the function space, where you’ll think that the band is playing at the foot of your bed.

The service can be slow in the restaurant, especially during peak season and on weekends. Although the service is a bit faster in the bar, in either location, you may have to wait, not only to be seated, but to be waited on once you are in your seat.