A very impressive building, the entrance was very oppulent and grand, but not in an off-putting way. the check in was easy and the staff were very pleasant, helpful and hospitable - we were dealt with by Katrianna ( I think that is how you spell her name) but her clolleague was really good as well. The lift is the quietist smoothest lifr I have evey been in. The Room was excellent, a very high standard the beds were comfartable, the bedding/ pillows were ao a high quality, the decore was fresh and interesting, we had an internal facing room so there was no view, but if you holiday is only to look out the window its not much of a holiday! The food and bar looked good but we chose to eat somewhere else as we had to get to a gig in the north of Newcastle so, we got something to eat nearer, but it looked nice.Security at the hotel was good, we got back about 12:30am and there was security asking for room number and name to ensure people were not just coming in of the street ( a good idea, when your in the city centre). I would stay here again at the drop of a hat.