The Inspector stops at Malmaison Newcastle, an 'impressive' hotel with views of the River Tyne

The inspector checks into a hotel in Newcastle which, like the city's football team, is impressive... but not the best in the league. The Inspector is staying at Malmaison Newcastle near the city's Millennium Bridge. roomRemember, the Inspector pays his way... and tells it as is

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Posted: 15: 34 GMT, 18 January 2023 | Updated: 15:37 GMT, 18 Jan 2023

There is 16 Mals (as they like to be known) in the UK, most operating from converted historic buildings such as the seven-storey one in Newcastle, once the Co-operative Society's warehouse, built in 1902.

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It stands imperiously near the arching Millennium Bridge over bustling Quayside.

You pay extra for a room with a view of the River Tyne, but it's worth it.

On the opposite bank is the beautiful Baltic Center for Contemporary Art.

Malmaison has always pursued a young market. The decor is dark and brooding; the bright and cheerful welcome.

My room has a cozy sitting area with its own TV, a real desk, another TV by the bed. Purple is the main color.

"Dare to be different" is the motto I remember from past visits to Mal - to e...