A welcoming hotel near Newcastle with free Wi-Fi. Just off the A1 motorway, Holiday Inn® Washington hotel is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle International Airport (NCL). We're just two miles from The Galleries Bus Station, where you can catch direct buses to Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland. You're a 20-minute drive from enjoying a fresh seafood lunch on Newcastle Quayside or a stroll through the grounds of Durham Castle. The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art is also 20 minutes away. History aficionados can explore a replica Edwardian village at the Beamish Open Air Museum, and sports fans can check out Sunderland's Stadium of Light. Our hotel is the perfect stopover en route to the Northumberland coast, and you can take the family to the interactive Centre for Life museum before heading off. Our 3 large conference suites are ideal for social banquets and corporate seminars, or you can chat with clients in 6 smaller meeting rooms. At this hotel you can enjoy free parking, 24-hour room service and kids stay and eat free. Light-filled Traders Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, as well as hosting a weekly Indian feast. You can unwind with a freshly brewed coffee or a pint of lager in the bar area. Retreat to a comfy guest room, where a pillow menu and blackout shades help ensure a good night's rest.