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Rydges NewcastlevsNewcastle Backpackers
Crowne Plaza Newcastle and Newcastle Backpackers are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Crowne Plaza Newcastle is the choice of most reviewers compared to Newcastle Backpackers. Crowne Plaza Newcastle comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 3 sources including Oyster, Fodor's 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
Fodor's "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
Lonely Planet "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
OysterUpper-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
Newcastle Backpackers Lonely Planet
42 & 44 Denison St, Newcastle, New South Wales 2303
From $19/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet "It’s not a patch on the YHA but it’s cheap and offers free surfing lessons (board and wetsuit hire $25 for two hours), free dinners on Monday and Wednesday and free pick-up from the train station." Full review
