Washington Hotels: Where to Stay in Tyne and Wear
Hotels in Washington, Tyne and Wear we checked: Mercure, Holiday Inn, Campanile and more, with check-in times, sights and what to confirm by phone.
Sammie O
Looking for hotels in Washington, Tyne and Wear? The town sits between Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham, so you can base yourself here and reach all three. Washington is home to Washington Old Hall, a National Trust manor house linked to the family of George Washington, and to the WWT Washington Wetland Centre. We checked official brand pages and travel directories to see which places to stay are open today. Three of the old picks were not in Washington or could not be verified, so we removed them. Read on for what we could confirm and what you should check by phone.
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Hotels in Washington, Tyne and Wear: What We Could Verify
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Where to Stay in Washington Tyne and Wear
Washington has a small hotel scene. Most lodging sits near the A1(M), close to junctions 64 and 65. Chain hotels dominate. You will find a golf and spa hotel, a Holiday Inn, a Campanile, a Premier Inn and two Travelodge sites listed on the official Travelodge page for Washington.
We do not quote room rates in this guide. Rates change daily and by season. Use the Expedia link above to compare current offers, then confirm the details below with the hotel before you book. Where we found only one source for a fact, we say so.
If you prefer a guesthouse or a pub with rooms, we could not verify one in Washington itself. Our research turned up no confirmed independent hotel in the town, so this guide sticks to places we could check.
Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa
This four-star hotel is the best-known hotel in Washington for guests who want leisure facilities. The address is Stone Cellar Road, High Usworth, Washington, NE37 1PH. The phone number on the Accor site is +44 191 402 9988. Check-in starts at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.
The Accor page lists a restaurant called Carter and Fitch, a lounge bar and a breakfast service. Guests can also use a spa, a hot tub, a steam room and an 18-hole championship golf course. A second directory confirms the restaurant, the hot tub and the spa, and says the hotel offers free parking and an electric car charger. The same directory places the hotel very close to George Washington Golf Club.
One detail needs a phone call. The Accor page mentions an indoor pool, but the second directory does not list a pool. The Accor page also carries an old pool closure notice from 2017. Ask the hotel whether the pool is open before you book for the swimming.
Accor lists six room types, from Standard King and Standard Twin to Standard Family and Superior King. Families can ask for the family room. The hotel is non-smoking and does not allow pets, according to Accor.
Holiday Inn Washington
The Holiday Inn Washington is a strong choice for drivers. The IHG page gives the address as Emerson, Washington, NE37 1LB, and the phone number as +44 3333 209356. Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm.
The IHG page lists more than 200 free parking spaces. The hotel restaurant is called Traders. Breakfast runs from 6:30 to 9:30 am on weekdays and from 7:30 to 10:30 am on weekends. Traders also serves dinner and Sunday lunch. A small gym opens from 6 am to 11 pm every day, and the page lists room service and a laundry valet.
A regional tourism listing for Durham describes the hotel as just off the A1 with a refurbished lounge and bar. The IHG page does not mention a pool, so do not plan on swimming here. Pet rules exist, so ask the hotel if you travel with an animal.
Campanile Washington
The Campanile sits at Emerson Road, Washington, NE37 1LE. The brand page places the hotel at A1(M) junction 64. The hotel phone number is +44 191 416 5010. Check-in is at 2:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 pm.
The brand page lists single, double, twin and reduced-mobility rooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV, a desk, a private bathroom, a hairdryer and a tea and coffee tray. Wi-Fi may cost extra. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar and an all-you-can-eat breakfast.
A Durham tourism directory also lists the hotel with the same Emerson Road address and the same phone number. The directory says the hotel has 80 rooms, and we found no sign of a closure or a rebrand. The directory is a third-party source, so call to confirm before you travel.
Premier Inn Newcastle (Washington)
The Premier Inn site lists one hotel with Washington in its name, called Newcastle (Washington). The address is Emerson Road, Washington, NE37 1LE. We could not load the hotel page itself, so we could not confirm check-in times, parking or room types.
An older local directory says rooms are en suite with tea and coffee facilities and a TV, and says the hotel has a pub-style restaurant. We treat those details as unconfirmed. Check the Premier Inn site or call before you book.
Families often pick this brand for its simple rooms. Whether this site suits you depends on dates and availability, which we cannot check for you.
Travelodge Motels Near the A1(M) in Washington
The official Travelodge page for Washington lists two sites. One is Washington A1(M) Southbound and the other is Washington A1(M) Northbound. Travelers who want a stop on a long drive often look at roadside motels like these, and the road links are the main draw.
We could not open the individual booking pages, so we have no address, phone number, check-in time or amenity list to share. Treat both sites as confirmed to exist but otherwise unverified. Use the Travelodge site to pick the side of the road you need.
Old Listings We Removed From This Guide
The old version of this post named three places outside Washington or without proof they exist. We removed all three.
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa was described near Durham, not in Washington. We did not verify its details during this update, so we dropped the listing. Travelodge Durham was described near Durham City Centre, so we dropped this one too. Durham is a separate trip from Washington.
The Ship Inn was the third removal. Our search for a Ship Inn with rooms returned listings in Wylam, Northumberland and other places, but none in Washington. We could not confirm a Ship Inn with rooms near Washington Old Hall, so we removed the entry. If you know of one, call the venue and check before you book.
Hotels Near Washington Old Hall and the Wetland Centre
Most guests come to Washington for two sights. Both sit in different parts of town, so think about where you want to wake up.
Hotels Near Washington Old Hall
Washington Old Hall stands at The Avenue, Washington Village, NE38 7LE. The National Trust describes a thirteenth-century manor house linked to the family of George Washington, with gardens including a parterre, fruit trees and a nuttery. Free parking is available on The Avenue beside the property. Only assistance dogs may enter the hall.
The National Trust page lists the hall as closed on 14 November 2026 and says last entry is one hour before closing. The page gave no regular weekly opening days when we read the hall’s listing, so call the Trust before you visit. The mobility parking line is 0191 416 6879.
We did not source a drive time from any hotel to the hall. Ask your hotel for directions, or check a map app before you go.
Hotels Near the WWT Washington Wetland Centre
The Wetland Centre is at Pattinson, Washington, NE38 8LE. The centre sits about four miles from the A1(M) and one mile from the A19. The centre is open seven days a week and closes only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
From April to October the centre opens from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, with last admission at 4:30 pm. From November to March the centre opens from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, with last admission at 3:30 pm. Free parking is available for visitors who drive.
The Wetland Centre does not recommend hotels on its directions page. The centre describes its route from the A1(M) along the A1231 with brown duck signs, so compare your hotel route with those signs.
How to Choose Among Hotels in Washington Tyne and Wear
Start with your reason for the trip. If you want a spa, a golf course and a hotel restaurant, the Mercure fits best. If you want easy parking and a hotel restaurant with set breakfast hours, the Holiday Inn fits well. If you want a simple room by the motorway, look at the Campanile, the Premier Inn or the Travelodge sites.
Next, think about transport. Most of these hotels sit on the road network close to the A1(M). A car makes life easier. If you travel without a car, check bus links before you book. The Wetland Centre says buses serve the centre daily and stop at Waterview Park, a short walk down the lane.
Finally, ask about the details we flagged. Confirm the Mercure pool, the Premier Inn facilities and the Travelodge addresses. A short phone call saves you a surprise at the front desk.
Getting to Washington and Getting Around
By car, the A1(M) is the main route. The Wetland Centre directs southbound drivers to A1(M) junction 65 and northbound drivers to junction 64, then you follow the A1231 toward Sunderland. From the A19, take the A1231 exit toward Gateshead.
By rail, the Wetland Centre says Sunderland station is about a 15-minute car or bus ride away, with Newcastle and Durham stations roughly 10 minutes further. The Metro connects with buses to Washington town centre at Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead and Heworth.
Bus timetables come from Go North East. Search for Waterview Park to find the Wetland Centre stop.
What We Checked for This Guide
We read the Accor page for the Mercure, the IHG page for the Holiday Inn, the Campanile brand page, the Premier Inn list for Tyne and Wear and the Travelodge page for Washington. We cross-checked with travel directories and a Durham tourism site. We read the National Trust and WWT pages for the two main sights.
We did not state any room rate. We did not state any drive time we could not source. Where a hotel page would not load, we say so above. Details change, so call each property to confirm opening status, check-in times and facilities before you pay a deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Washington, Tyne and Wear?
The Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa, the Holiday Inn Washington, the Campanile Washington and the Premier Inn Newcastle (Washington) are the main hotels we could verify. Two Travelodge sites also appear on the official Travelodge page. Call each hotel to confirm facilities and availability.
Where to stay in Washington for Washington Old Hall?
Washington Old Hall is in Washington Village at The Avenue, NE38 7LE. We did not find a hotel in the village itself. Choose a hotel near the A1(M) and check a map app for the route, since we did not source drive times.
Are there motels in Washington, Tyne and Wear?
Travelodge lists two roadside sites called Washington A1(M) Southbound and Washington A1(M) Northbound. We could not open their booking pages, so check addresses and facilities on the Travelodge site.
What time is check-in at the Mercure and Holiday Inn?
The Mercure lists check-in from 3:00 pm and check-out at 11:00 am. The Holiday Inn lists check-in at 3:00 pm and check-out at 12:00 pm. The Campanile lists check-in at 2:00 pm and check-out at 12:00 pm.
Does the Mercure have a swimming pool?
The Accor page mentions an indoor pool, but a second directory does not list one. Accor also shows an old closure notice from 2017. Call the hotel on +44 191 402 9988 to confirm.
Is the WWT Washington Wetland Centre open every day?
The centre says the site is open seven days a week and closes only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Summer hours are 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and winter hours are 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Is Washington Old Hall open to visitors?
The National Trust lists the hall as closed on 14 November 2026 and does not show regular weekly opening days on the page we read. Call the Trust before you travel.
Conclusion: Best Hotels in Washington Tyne and Wear
Hotels in Washington, Tyne and Wear are mostly chain properties close to the A1(M). The Mercure offers a spa and golf. The Holiday Inn offers free parking and a restaurant. The Campanile, the Premier Inn and two Travelodge sites suit a simple stay. We removed listings we could not place in Washington, and we flagged every detail we could not confirm. Use the Expedia link to compare offers, then call your chosen hotel to confirm before you book.
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