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Copthorne Hotel Newcastle

The Close Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE1 3RT
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About us

The Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is situated on the cosmopolitan Quayside, in Newcastle city centre, and offers spectacular views of the River Tyne and its famous bridges. This hotel offers superb customer service, 156 comfortable guest rooms and a restaurant offering panoramic views over the river. For meetings, conferences, product launches, training courses and private occasions the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle can provide a perfect venue on the River Tyne.

Venue Details

ChainMillennium Hotels
BrandCopthorne Hotels
Built1991
Renovated2
Total meeting space2,153 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms156
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Silver Green Tourism Award

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (ocean or water)

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Transportation

  • Bus
  • Subway
  • Taxi
  • Train

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Gold

Certification body:Green Tourism

Issued: 10/3/2023 Expires: 11/4/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
2,152.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,152.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,736.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,076.4 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
200
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Cuthbert Suite
2,152.8 sq. ft.
65.6 x 32.8 sq. ft.
10.8 ft.
250
60
140
250
200
90
70
88
Aidan & Bede
1,076.4 sq. ft.
32.8 x 32.8 sq. ft.
10.8 ft.
120
30
60
120
80
30
30
40
Newgate
516.7 sq. ft.
26.2 x 19.7 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
40
18
40
50
45
18
22
25
Le Rivage
775.0 sq. ft.
29.5 x 26.2 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
65
18
50
50
65
18
26
32
Balcony Boardrooms
322.9 sq. ft.
19.7 x 16.4 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
10
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10
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
156
Double (2 beds)
116
Suites
10
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £12.50/day )

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Eldon Square

Shopping
1 mi
Percy Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, TWR NE1 7JB
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Metro Centre

Shopping
5 mi
Metro Centre
Gateshead, TWR NE11 9YG
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Newcastle Castle

Historical landmark
1 mi
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
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Copthorne Hotel Newcastle Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Copthorne Hotel Newcastle's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/governance-and-corporate-responsibility/corporate-responsibility/
Does Copthorne Hotel Newcastle have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Using cardboard and reusable materials where possible

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Copthorne Hotel Newcastle and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Copthorne Hotel Newcastle's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/governance-and-corporate-responsibility/corporate-responsibility/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Copthorne Hotel Newcastle developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, UK Government, WHO, Public Health England, HSE, Local Enforcing Authorities, Industry Bodies (CIEH), UK Hospitality
Does Copthorne Hotel Newcastle clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Enhanced chemicals, frequent cleaning and sanitisation. Focus is on touchpoints such as lift buttons, handles, check in desks etc.
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