A bridge that winks. Now there's a thing. Then you get it, sitting in the bar looking out over the river Tyne. A winking bridge needs something utterly gorgeous to wink at. Your chosen room for tonight is on the seventh. An entire floor of suites dedicated to the glory of shipbuilding. Meanwhile, deep in the basement, a seductive day spa lies in wait.

From a bathtub of battleship proportions you find yourself winking. Must be catching.

Rooms

Your ship has well and truly come in. You'd be forgiven for thinking it's all hard work and no play in this former stronghold of shipbuilding. Storm force showers refresh and invigorate, complimentary wi-fi with no need for access codes rules the airwaves and plasma TV's keep you simply rivetted. But this is just the beginning, there's a lot more to this city than meeting the world-famous 'winking eye' bridge you see from your window.

Bar

A wink from the barman, a wink from the bridge. The bar is alive. A low-lit den of deep soulful sounds punctuated by the popping of corks and pinging of emails across the ether. You too slip the mixologist a wink and he conjures up a Cosmo Carrie would be proud to drink. After swiftly whisking it over to you he vanishes into a cosy corner of the bar to provide some much needed G&TLC to a couple of pinstripes hiding in velvet booth. He'll be back, he feels you're in need for a Blackforest martini too.

Meetings & Events

Meet me at the Mal. It's a wi-fi'd state-of-the-art business and events hotspot deep in the beating heart of the city's famous Quayside. A handy ten-minute stroll (or five if you power walk) from the city centre with space for up to 35 delegates and a rock'n'roll Chateau Lounge for drinks receptions and laid-back corporate soirées. Malmaison puts the show back into business. Your stage awaits.

Wedding & Celebrations

You've got something to celebrate. You've been planning for months with military precision. But no stage for your spectacular event. Our house is your house, as they say. In more convivial circles. Whether private celebration in the Chateau Lounge or a full-blown hoolie in the brasserie, you only need to ask.