Lifestyle and Adventure
Hotel Gotham Newcastle: Glamour has officially arrived in the North East
Sarah Rodrigues checks into an urban haven where the past and present sit alongside each other in perfect harmony.
For years, Newcastle’s reputation has been shaped by an industrial past - but that may well be about to change. Consistently overlooked in favour of the cultural and sporting appeal of Manchester, and the dramatic landscapes and UNESCO-protected architecture of Edinburgh, this unpretentious northern city has been quietly upping its luxury game - and all without compromising its laid-back charisma.
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