Housed in a typical grey stone building with a modern extension, the Swallow Imperial Hotel is just half a mile from Newcastle city center. Traditional style furnishings in polished wood and soft, warm colors feature in the 122 rooms, all of which are equipped with satellite television, direct dial telephones and tea and coffee making facilities.
Guests can relax and unwind in the hotel's leisure club with its indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, steam room or solarium. For those who wish to work out, the fitness room is fitted with cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines and free weights. The informal brasserie-style restaurant makes use of seasonal ingredients on its modern, international menu, while light meals and snacks are served throughout the day alongside drinks and cocktails in the library bar. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, where guests can take a seat on sofas and watch television. Facilities for business guests include conference and meeting rooms. Free onsite parking is a bonus for those with cars. Newcastle's quayside, bustling shops and busy vibrant bars and restaurants are within two miles and the Metro center is five miles away. Newcastle airport is six miles and approximately a 20 minute drive from the hotel.