City breaks - Gay - Newcastle Gateshead accomodation, health and fitness

Check out the selection below but if you want more options, there are plenty of good hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs to choose from.  You can search, select and book your accommodation on-line at Visit Newcastle Gateshead (www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com).

Hedgefield House (www.hedgefieldhouse.co.uk )
Situated a few miles outside the city centre in Blaydon.  They have a mixed clientele, but it is extremely gay and lesbian friendly. Tel: 0191 413 7373; Stella Road, Ryton on Tyne.

Malmaison (www.malmaison.com)
Part of the chain of designer hotels, Malmaison is laid-back, achingly hip and has an unbeatable location. Tel: 0191 245 5000; Quayside.

Waterside Hotel (www.watersidehotel.com)
A beautiful place with snug rooms in a heritage-listed building and it’s close to the action too. Tel: 0191 230 0111; 48-52 Sandhill, Quayside.

Health & fitness

The Blue Corner Sauna
A little out of the city centre in Heaton (5 minutes on the bus, or by taxi), the Blue Corner Sauna is a relaxed sauna, noted for its friendly atmosphere. Facilities include a steam room and large sauna cabin. 164b Heaton Park Road, Heaton. Tel: 0191 240 0122.

Top2bottom 
This is a popular city centre establishment with a sauna, steam-bath, video lounge, rest rooms and sunbeds. Top2Bottom, 85-89 Blandford Street. Tel. 0191 230 4110