This is an honest opinion of my stay. Cairn Hotel in a very vibrant leafy suburb of Newcastle. Lots of bars, restaurants, cafes and independent shops in the area.
Checking in was fine and a friendly welcome from reception. Hotel is spread across both sides of the road, I, unfortunately was in the other one, CARLTON hotel. So as I had luggage I had to move my car from one carpark to another. No problem, there was space in very small carpark in scruffy back lane behind hotel.
I was on 3rd floor, NO Lift! My bag was heavy! Had to make 3trips up and down.
My room was right at the end of 3rd floor. Very small double, would really have been a struggle for 2 guests.Not alot of hanging space! It was hot and only 1 small window. Luckily a fan is provided, there's also a small fridge in room which was good. One sidelight totally broken.
Bathroom was good with shower over bath, but I couldn't use bath as plug didn't work.
Bed very comfortable but walls very thin, could hear next door
It was very noisy. Fire doors slamming and noise from street.
Breakfast was across at Cairn(glad it wasn't raining!) Very enjoyable and tasty buffet style. And cafetiere of coffee which was very nice,not from a machine! Friendly staff.
All in all a good hotel apart from all the stairs and having to cross the road. A bar and restaurant, plenty to do in area. Shops nearby. Rooms could do with an update but it served my purpose of visiting for a family wedding.