When you stay at Rivers Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Northumbria University and Quayside. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of St. James' Park.
Gateshead International Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Quayside - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
Bill Quay Community Farm - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
St. James' Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 26 min drive
Manors Station - 6 min drive
Blaydon Station - 12 min drive
Heworth Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Fog On The Tyne, Gateshead - 12 min walk
Free Trade Inn - 7 min drive
Saji's Restaurant - 19 min walk
The Merchants Tavern - 8 min drive
About this property
Rivers Hotel
When you stay at Rivers Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Northumbria University and Quayside. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of St. James' Park.
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–noon
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
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Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 to 50 for adults, and GBP 12 to 50 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Rivers Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Rivers Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rivers Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Rivers Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (6-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Rivers Hotel like?
Rivers Hotel is located a short 15-minute walk from Gateshead International Stadium.
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Reviews
Rivers Hotel Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
4.8
Amenities
6.0
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2025
Ok room, Terrible food.
Room was ok, Relatively clean but the floorboards were so creaky I thought I was in a 200 year old house.
I went down to the restaurant which didn't have a beer license ordered fish and chips. It came after about 20 minutes with the batter lay on top of the fish (like it had been pre cooked) and it was anemic. I cut into the fish and it was completely raw.
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2025
Riverloads
The hotel is nice enough. My husband and I went for breakfast. The floor is not clean, and there are a lot of crumbs everywhere. The 2 pillows are too soft and it's so uncomfortable. No air-conditioning. We only have 2 towels, no hand towels. The bathroom floor is squeaking a lot, and when I used the tap on the sink, it made a weird noise. The ambience in the restaurant is quite dull. But the night reception is very good, we asked for a fan because it was hot and we got it within 5 minutes.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 17, 2025
Reception staff were ok, but they were not very informative, I had to ask where my room was and I was not told that the lift was out of order and my room was on the 2nd floor! The rooms are sign posted as ‘suites’ this is definitely not the case. It was a basic room which was clean. There was no shelf or anywhere to put toiletries in the bathroom which was quite annoying and not practical. There was no instructions for the tv and as it was a smart tv I had to work out where all the channels were, I do feel that someone who’s not used to that would struggle. There was no information in the room about the on-site restaurant which I feel is a big mistake as I had no idea about breakfast. Overall I probably would not stay here again
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2025
Absolutely brilliant stay, hotel staff were nice and friendly, always there to help when needed, lovely comfy room & bed, smart tv which was a bonus
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 6, 2026
It was room 206 . There was blood on the bed sheets underneath the pillows. No soap on the basin to wash .
Unable to get coffee before nine am please log a complaint and want the refund as urgent please
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 12, 2026
All floors creak, no sound proofing or seems to be none.
Continental breakfast is poor, food offering and facilities, need to ask for coffee, cups, spoons.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2025
LOVELY MODERN ROOM
No bar or restaurant as being refurbished, disappointing as chose si could overlook river
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 2, 2025
Room clean, Bathroom and Window not so
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 4, 2025
The staff tried to be helpful but it was a bad night for being a guest in that hotel. A lot of loud noise and slamming of doors almost the entire night.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 15, 2025
In the middle of a industrial estate - stay away!
Limited evening menu due to lack of product, less than a third of the breakfast menu was available. Vastly over charged for a £5.00 bottle of wine @ £25.00, little choice of other drinks (no draught beers)