Kensington HousevsJesmond Dene House
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Jesmond Dene House ranks significantly higher than Kensington House Aparthotel. Jesmond Dene House scores 95 with endorsements from 4 sources such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Kensington House
5 Osbourne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AA
From $97/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Dry Cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
Rough Guide
"Upmarket apartments of varying sizes, conveniently situated near Jesmond Metro. The decor is modern and sleek... Six apartments have disabled access."
Jesmond Dene House
Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2EY
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This hotel is surrounded by lush gardens and filled with polished oak floors, huge windows, and wandering staircases." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"An imposing Arts and Crafts house in a very peaceful wooded valley."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A grand city mansion that persuades you it’s a rather lovely country house." Full review
The Guardian
"Jesmond Dene House (doubles from £108) is a boutique hotel 10 minutes’ drive from the centre in a Grade II-listed house with restaurant."
Independent
"You could be in a remote woodland at this elegant Victorian manor house hotel, but instead you’re just a six-minute taxi from the town centre in Jesmond Dene, a valley packed with fir trees, with the River Ouse Burn babbling past"
The Guardian
"Largely created by Norman Shaw in 1871 for a local arms manufacturer, this mansion showcases British Arts and Crafts at its most exuberant with its panelling, plasterwork, stone carvings and stained glass; a glorious historical mashup"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This exquisite property is the perfect marriage between traditional styles and modern luxury." Full review