NEWCASTLE has a new Newcastle Mercure hotel although technically it is in Washington south of the Tyne and with good dual carriageway connections both to the city and the airport. The Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa sits next to its own 18-hole championship golf course and is suited to both leisure and business travellers to the Tyne and Wear region. The former country club has undergone a £9m refurbishment, £3m of which has been invested into building a new golf clubhouse, conference centre and bar. The majority the guest rooms are now fully renovated, and also is the restaurant, brassiere area, gym, swimming pool and hair and beauty salon. Free wi-fi internet access is offered throughout the hotel. www.mercure.com
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