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
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★½The Hill
Rydges Newcastle
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 240 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+40
- 3Allows pets
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (50 vs 175 rooms)−125
Why is Rydges Newcastle better than 291 on King?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 3230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 4More guest reviews (398 vs 162), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 55 more listed amenities (18 vs 13)+5
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Later 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 Rydges Newcastle: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
291 on KingRydges Newcastle
- 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
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Hotel prices in Newcastle by month
All months
| Month | 291 on King | Rydges Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| November | €100 | €213 |
| December | €164 | €197 |
| January | €180 | €231 |
| February | €177 | €287 |
| March | €172 | €217 |
| April | €309 | €232 |
| May | €182 | €183 |
| June | €167 | €181 |
| July | €184 | €176 |
| August | €175 | €176 |
| September | – | €215 |
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.
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.
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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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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