Rydges Newcastle vs Studios on King
Both are in Newcastle, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★The Hill
Rydges Newcastle
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★The Hill
Studios on King
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Rydges Newcastle
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 330 m apart.
Choose Rydges Newcastle if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Studios on King if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Rydges Newcastle better than Studios on King?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.0)+1.7
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (398 vs 125), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (175 vs 18 rooms)×9.7
Why is Studios on King better than Rydges Newcastle?
- 1190 m closer to the beach (890 m vs 1.1 km)−190 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (18 vs 175 rooms)−157
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rydges Newcastle vs Studios on King: which hotel is better? | Rydges Newcastle | Studios on King |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.7 | 7.0 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.6 | 7.3 +0.7 |
| Public transport | 9.8 +0.9 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +1.5 | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +1.7 | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 398 +273 | 125 |
| Google rating | – | 2.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 58 |
| Rank in Newcastle | top 15% +76% | top 91% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +0.3 | 7.2 |
| Distance to The Hill centre | 780 m | 530 m −250 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 890 m −190 m |
| To public transport | 180 m −180 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 72 | 77 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 175 | 18 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +12 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
330 m apart
Rydges Newcastle or Studios on King: common questions
Which is better, Rydges Newcastle or Studios on King?
Rydges Newcastle leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Studios on King is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Rydges Newcastle or Studios on King?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Studios on King is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 780 m for Rydges Newcastle.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Studios on King is 890 m from the nearest beach; Rydges Newcastle is 1.1 km.
How far apart are Rydges Newcastle and Studios on King?
The two hotels are 330 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