32 Church St, 2300 Newcastle, Australia
#65 of 125 hotels in Newcastle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1171 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 June 2024
Matthew
AustraliaNeed something to hang clothes on to dry. The stairs haha
Location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Anthony
AustraliaIt was a little noisey outside, however, not unbearable
Grand old lady- comfortable stay
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Minni
ChinaOld building so air inside isn't very fresh.
Good location and easy check-in during pub hours.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Keri
AustraliaBathroom just a little shabby but still clean and functional for value of money
King balcony room was great value. A true old historic beauty that has loads of charm. Loved the bistro and underground Jazz Bar.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Rachelle
AustraliaNot applicable
Not applicable Great location for us to attend function
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Scott
AustraliaThe lack of parking. There was no water pressure in the shower. The towels were small
The bed's were comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Keely
AustraliaNoise from the road and very dark lighting, would be great to have brighter bulbs and/or more lights. Very small towels provided too!
Nice location near the beach, lovely old building with some original features and huge veranda.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Graham
AustraliaPillow need to bring own
Excellent food lovely staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Corryne
Australiayou need good lighting in the bathroom to put makeup on
how beautiful the old pub has been renovated
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Fiona
AustraliaPretty tired bathroom renovation.
Great location. Top floor quiet and no pub noise.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Vito
Australia3rd time I’ve been there and third time a broken toilet seat in bathroom . An easy fix but a real downer when you first check in to your room . Please fix
Ideally situated on outskirts of CBD and a short stroll to nearby coastline
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Alicia
AustraliaLocation was very handy. Staff were amazing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Tony
New ZealandNothing really but look forward to revisiting when traditional bar upstairs reopens.
Good value, good friendly pub. Cool downstairs late bar. Not noisy rooms which is totally relevant when staying in a pub
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Smart
AustraliaCharming building, great food and friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Deirdre
AustraliaVery noisy as my room was above the pub; a lot of stairs to carry up my suitcase.
Historical building, quaint, helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Stephanie
AustraliaBed was very hard
Very clean room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Dylan
AustraliaThe very clean room in a brilliant location (in centre of town and close to the beach) was absolutely beautiful with a very comfortable bed with incredibly welcoming and friendly staff. I would stay here again anytime.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Carmel
AustraliaGreat location. Huge room. Modern bathroom.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Sophie
AustraliaNo on-site parking Bathroom needs attention. Restaurant needs more vegetarian options
Location was great. Staff friendly Enjoyed the jazz nights Basic room with a comfy bed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Chris
AustraliaThe double bed is suitable for two small people or for one person if you are taller/wider than average. For a couple I would select twin beds.
Great location and good restaurant for dinner. Comfortable room (conditional, see below).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Allan
AustraliaGood Location / easy to get food and Beverages for dinner
everything was good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Suzi
AustraliaWe hated the noise from the nightclub, but everything else was great. We had earplugs, but maybe they should be provided.
The lovely old rooms and how close it was to everything.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Suelen
AustraliaRoom was extremely clean, place was nice. Bed was really comfortable. Would comeback.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Leigh
AustraliaFirstly there was a problem with their electronic payment and, despite having agreed on the tariff through Booking.com, it was suggested I might have to pay the public holiday 15% surcharge because their ‘system was down’. I waited, unflinching until the team realised I wasn’t paying more, and, voila! the system worked, in my favour. Okay, confidence in this good hotel restored, I checked in! all good: great room, nice balcony, stayed for a nice steak meal. Sadly, at 1:30 am, I had to speak to the lads in the room next door, they still wearing high vis vests, one surly, another overcompensating with merriment, that the combination of high pitched guffawing, crap music and dreadful singing was, maybe, beyond the pale. it worked, my serious edge, and they quietened. Day 2 and night 2 were much, MUCH, better. but it begs the question: why put 3 guffawing lager louts right next to a solo senior traveller? there was an empty room on the other side - I’d stayed there once before. And - three lads and one bed … indeed, might explain the pitch of the compensatory mirth! So, folks working at The Grand, who were paid double time, I dare say, give a care, pay attention, think laterally, and lift your game, so that all kinds of people, loud lads and gentler gents, can enjoy their stay for very different reasons.
its location is excellent; the aesthetic is attractive, the steak was great.
Stayed in April 2024
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