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Rydges NewcastlevsMercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Crowne Plaza Newcastle scores significantly better than Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens. Crowne Plaza Newcastle scores 89 with accolades from 3 publications like Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Rydges Newcastle
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rd, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"Newcastle's most upscale hotel, the Crowne Plaza, is in the trendy Honeysuckle Precinct and has the best location of any hotel in town." Full review
"Generic it may be, but the Crowne Plaza's right on the waterfront, with the precinct's bars and restaurants at your feet." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"The Crowne Plaza Newcastle is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel located right on the wharf on the city’s Honeysuckle harbor." Full review
Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
Time Out
Cnr Broke & McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2325
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"An all-in-one, 72-room resort with pool, spa, billiard rooms and wedding chapel." Full review