291 on King vs ibis Newcastle
Both are in Newcastle, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Cooks Hill
291 on King
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★½Bank Corner
ibis Newcastle
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 530 m apart.
Choose 291 on King if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.9)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (112 / 61)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 50 / 98)
Choose ibis Newcastle if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.9 km / 2.3 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 98 / 50)
Why is 291 on King better than ibis Newcastle?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.9)+1.3
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 351 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+51
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 69)+10
- 5Allows pets
- 6Has a gym
Why is ibis Newcastle better than 291 on King?
- 1More guest reviews (478 vs 162), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
- 2Has 24-hour room service
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 291 on King vs ibis Newcastle: which hotel is better? | 291 on King | ibis Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.3 | 7.9 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2 +0.9 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +1.1 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.3 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 162 | 478 +316 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 147 | – |
| Rank in Newcastle | top 6% +57% | bottom 37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +0.3 | 7.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 1.9 km −480 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.1 km −70 m |
| To public transport | 410 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 112 +51 | 61 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 260 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 50 | 98 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 16 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
291 on Kingibis Newcastle
- ibis Newcastle is cheaper in 8 of 10 months
- 291 on King: €165 a night on average · ibis Newcastle: €90 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Newcastle by month
All months
| Month | 291 on King | ibis Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| December | €149 | €102 |
| January | €148 | €92 |
| February | €161 | €160 |
| March | €153 | €78 |
| April | €288 | €74 |
| May | €171 | €69 |
| June | €156 | €67 |
| July | €163 | €67 |
| August | €162 | €76 |
| September | – | €83 |
| October | – | €212 |
| November | €100 | €116 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
530 m apart
291 on King: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Civic Light Rail Station: 410 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 16 km, beach: 1.2 km, 112 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
ibis Newcastle: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Wickham railway station, New South Wales: 330 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 16 km, beach: 1.1 km, 61 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Weather in Newcastle
291 on King or ibis Newcastle: common questions
Which is better, 291 on King or ibis Newcastle?
They are evenly matched. 291 on King is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; ibis Newcastle is stronger in facilities, public transport.
Which is cheaper, 291 on King or ibis Newcastle?
Over the year ibis Newcastle costs about €90 a night on average against €165 at 291 on King, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
ibis Newcastle is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for 291 on King.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
ibis Newcastle is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; 291 on King is 1.2 km.
How far apart are 291 on King and ibis Newcastle?
The two hotels are 530 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score