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title: "291 on King vs Rydges Newcastle: which hotel is better?"
description: "291 on King or Rydges Newcastle in Newcastle? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# 291 on King vs Rydges Newcastle

Both are in Newcastle, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Cooks Hill
## [291 on King](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/291-on-king-newcastle/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1075339/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★½ · The Hill
## [Rydges Newcastle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rydges-newcastle-newcastle/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048771/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Rydges Newcastle

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 640 m apart.

### Choose 291 on King if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.7)
-   to walk to the sights (2.3 km / 2.8 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 50 / 175)

### Choose Rydges Newcastle if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 175 / 50)

### Why is 291 on King better than Rydges Newcastle?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7) (+0.5)
2.  40 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+40)
3.  Allows pets
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (50 vs 175 rooms) (−125)

### Why is Rydges Newcastle better than 291 on King?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
3.  230 m closer to public transport (−230 m)
4.  More guest reviews (398 vs 162), so the rating is more reliable (×2.5)
5.  5 more listed amenities (18 vs 13) (+5)
6.  Has 24-hour room service
7.  Later 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 | Rydges Newcastle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.5) | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 6.7  (+3.4) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 9.8  (+1.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.5) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 162 | 398  (+236) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 147 | – |
| Rank in Newcastle | top 6%  (+15%) | top 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.5  (+0.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km  (−450 m) | 2.8 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 410 m | 180 m  (−230 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 112  (+40) | 72 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m  (−340 m) | 610 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 6  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 50 | 175 |
| Floors | 5 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 18  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

291 on KingRydges Newcastle

          

Oct

-   291 on King is cheaper in 6 of 10 months
-   291 on King: €181 a night on average · Rydges Newcastle: €209 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Newcastle by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/newcastle/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[291 on King prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/291-on-king-newcastle/prices/)[Rydges Newcastle prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rydges-newcastle-newcastle/prices/)

## Location

640 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.

Rydges Newcastle: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Civic railway station: 180 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 15 km, beach: 1.2 km, 72 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Newcastle

[Newcastle weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/newcastle/weather)

## 291 on King or Rydges Newcastle: common questions

### Which is better, 291 on King or Rydges Newcastle?

Rydges Newcastle leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, public transport. 291 on King is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, 291 on King or Rydges Newcastle?

Over the year 291 on King costs about €181 a night on average against €209 at Rydges Newcastle, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

291 on King is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Rydges Newcastle.

### How far apart are 291 on King and Rydges Newcastle?

The two hotels are 640 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/291-on-king-newcastle-vs-rydges-newcastle-newcastle/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/