Clarion Hotel Newcastle South

This was our 3nd stay at this hotel, and it was just ok. They let us check in about 45 mins earlier. Room was spacious and clean, metal plug in bath was stuck closed, they resolved this by taking the plug out of the bath completely, so no relaxing bath. Stayed 2 nights, left sign on door to clean room and it didn't happen, no fresh towels and no tea or coffee refills in bedroom , telephone in room wouldn't work. Must say we were very disappointed this time, dont think we would rush back or recommend

On the whole the hotel was lovely, the staff very helpful. The downside for me was the shampoo was up high for people having a shower, so when in the bath I could not reach, it was screwed in so I could not bring it down to the bath. Having not long had a hip replacement standing up in the bath to reach the shampoo was not an option. There is no air conditioning in the room, there is a fan, but it did not cool the room. I hear that the hotel is going to be under new management at some point this year and they will be refurbishing the rooms, so hopefully they will install air conditioning. Also, there was no safe in the room for valuables. The breakfast was a buffet style, and was warm not hot, and with the air conditioning on, the food went cold which was a shame. We did dine one evening and the food was really nice. We used the pool facilities and jacuzzi, very nice experience. I loved my room it was a good size, massive bed, and a fridge, which was handy for cold water etc. If you needed extra tea, milk etc the staff would sort it for you.

We had our wedding at the clarion and they made our day so special staff were excellent room looked amazing food was gorgeous definitely would recommend and I must mention the wedding planners they were absolutely amazing day and night went without any problems

Pleasant h We only used it for a bed so cannot comment on public facilities but it looked decent. Curtains didn't meet in room had to wedge them to keep out the light

Great place with great facilities lots to do in the local area

The hotel was acceptable for a short stay. The bedroom was in reasonable condition, but the bathroom was a little tired and /or needed some finishing work. Food in the evening was OK - nothing more Breakfast was OK - the food seemed to have been standing for a while.