Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter has opened alongside Newcastle Central Station and Metro. It is the anchor building in Newcastle's developing Stephenson Quarter. The hotel is on the site of the former Robert Stephenson and Co. Locomotive Works, home of the world’s first passenger train where the revolutionary 'Rocket' was built in 1829.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter has 251 bedrooms and suites all with free wireless internet access. Food is served throughout the day in the ground floor restaurant and bar. Leisure facilities include a 10m swimming pool and gymnasium, steam room and spa bath plus three treatment rooms.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter has nine adaptable meeting rooms that can accommodate from 12 to over 400 delegates theatre style.  The main Stephenson Suite is a 12-sided, pillar-free room with its own pre-event area. All rooms have built-in screens and the latest technology.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter is within easy walking distance of central Newcastle attractions including St James’ Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club, The Quayside, Sage Gateshead and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

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