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Rydges NewcastlevsTower Lodge
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Crowne Plaza Newcastle scores significantly higher than Tower Lodge. Crowne Plaza Newcastle has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 3 publications including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
Tower Lodge
Time Out
6 Halls Road, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
"Boasting the 2007 Hunter Regional Tourism Award, this gem's 10 Lodge Rooms are adorned with antiques and spacious bathrooms with double-spa bath." Full review