Newcastle upon Tyne

Tucked behind the railway station, this is a clever conversion of a Georgian townhouse (latterly offices) into loft-style apartments. — The Telegraph

A good location makes this new hotel a good choice for revellers, who won't care that the tidy rooms are on the smallish side. — Lonely Planet

Clean, fully equipped hostel with decent-sized dorms and a self-catering kitchen. There's even a small car park. — Lonely Planet

Mid-1930s Manhattan with new-millennium facilities... The location is good, but a view of the castle keep just isn't enough of a sales pitch. — Lonely Planet

A boutique, 148-room, chain hotel sounds unlikely. But Hotel Indigo makes a pretty good attempt with its bold colours, over-size photographs and relaxed atmosphere. — The Telegraph

A neat boutique hotel, in a converted Georgian building in an enviable position on the city's premier street. — The Telegraph

It may be on the other - Gateshead - side of the River Tyne, but the hotel's river-facing rooms offer what are arguably the best views of Newcastle to be had. — The Telegraph

A modern four-star hotel in a riverside location, away from the crowds, and with city-centre attractions within walking distance. — The Telegraph

Stately bedrooms have their own fireplaces, original artwork, two-person baths, and exotic flowers. — Fodor's

The Cumberland Arms is a real-ale community pub in a stout Victorian building, situated in Newcastle’s coolest district. — The Telegraph

This bright, well-priced, contemporary style hotel is 10 minutes from the city centre, amongst a clutch of bars, restaurants and small hotels, in one of the city’s buzzier suburbs. — The Telegraph

Spacious, modern serviced-apartments, thoughtfully designed, offering breakfasts or cook your own meals. — The Telegraph

There are excellent quayside views and modern, elegant rooms, equipped with handsprung mattresses, plasma TVs, DVD players and stunning bathrooms. — DK Eyewitness

A large, modern airport hotel, designed for both business and leisure travellers and well-located opposite the terminal. — The Telegraph

A boutique townhouse hotel in a smart Newcastle suburb, close to shops and restaurants, and 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre. — The Telegraph

One of the city’s newest hotels (£42m investment), it puts some pizazz into the usual corporate four-star: locally brewed gin, decent spa, funky design elements and gritty city views. — The Telegraph

A smart-looking budget hotel in a historic building in Newcastle city centre, with a quirky atmosphere and a buzzy vibe. — The Telegraph

A budget hotel with a designer feel sounds like a stretch, but this German-owned brand (Newcastle is its fifth outpost in the UK) pulls it off. — The Telegraph