Occupying an attractive Victorian townhouse where a former New Zealand prime minister was born, the Hotel Sir William Fox Hotel offers affordable accommodation in the charming Westoe village area of South Shields, where the River Tyne meets the North Sea. The town centre is less than one mile away. Elegantly-decorated rooms featuring details like patterned wallpapers and generously-sized windows boast flat-screen televisions, en suite bathrooms, desks and hot drinks provisions. Conveniences comprise a lounge-bar, dining room, outdoor terrace with seating, free Wi-Fi throughout and complimentary parking. Room service is available. A complimentary full English breakfast is included and homemade evening meals are available. Dining options within 15 minutes’ walk include fast food restaurants and pubs serving food. The Hotel Sir William Fox Hotel is about 20 minutes’ drive from vibrant Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre. Sandy beaches and seafront amusements are about five minutes’ drive away as are the ruins of Arbeia Roman fort.
The rooms at this sympathetically-restored historical property were popular with guests, who often described them as clean and generously-sized with cosy beds. Budget-minded visitors felt it was good value for money thanks to the usually inexpensive room rates.
Guests enjoyed the picturesque and tranquil conservation area location surrounded by period architecture from the town's industrial heyday. It was conveniently within walking distance of the town centre for shopping and dining options plus metro stations for quick and easy light rail services across Tyne & Wear. There were handy bus stops nearby too. Drivers appreciated the free parking and direct access to the A1018. It was reportedly easy to reach the A1, A19, A184 and Tyne Tunnel for access to golf courses and regional attractions plus Newcastle and Sunderland city centres.
Reviewers had praise for the helpful, pleasant and professional staff. Meanwhile, diners often had good things to report about the catering, saying the cooked-to-order breakfasts and optional home-cooked evening meals were delicious and plentiful.
Although most visitors said their rooms were well-cleaned, some critics said they encountered certain bathrooms that could have been more comprehensively cleaned. Maintenance issues were also reported in some rooms such as dated decor and tired-looking furniture plus aging mattresses and door locks.
Drivers welcomed the free parking, although some first-time visitors initially struggled to find the car park due to a one-way traffic system in operation nearby.
Some light sleepers claimed noisy plumbing or noise from neighbouring rooms sometimes proved to be easily audible. Moreover, there were claims that curtains in certain rooms failed to fully exclude external light.
No, Hotel Sir William Fox doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, Hotel Sir William Fox has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, Hotel Sir William Fox provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Hotel Sir William Fox is located in 5 Westoe Village, NE33 3DZ, South Shields, United Kingdom.
Hotel Sir William Fox Nearby attractions include Alice in Wonderland Trail, Quayside East, St James' Park - Sports Direct Arena, Newcastle Central Station, Couple, Newcastle International Airport, Durham Convention Centre, Gosforth.
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