291 on King
291 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
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A well-regarded accommodation on King Street in Newcastle with a 4.6 rating across 135 guests.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
291 on King is a serviced-apartment stay in Newcastle CBD, designed for guests who want more room and self-contained conveniences than a standard hotel room. Each apartment includes a full kitchenette with appliances, a dining table, a modern bathroom with a rainfall shower, luxurious amenities, a hairdryer and an iron. The north-facing rooms are described as receiving natural light throughout the day, with views across the CBD.
The rooms focus on practical comfort as well as a polished finish. King-sized beds use King-Koil mattresses with reflex technology, while a 55-inch smart TV provides the option to stream content or watch films. A corporate desk gives business travellers and longer-stay guests a dedicated place to work or manage everyday tasks. Spacious layouts and in-room dining facilities make the apartments a sensible choice for couples, solo visitors, families or anyone who prefers the flexibility of preparing a meal rather than dining out every time.
The location puts guests in the centre of Newcastle’s city activity, with bars, restaurants and entertainment close by. The website also points to nearby Civic Park, the art gallery, Newcastle’s working harbour and the Honeysuckle Precinct, as well as the city’s beaches. For visitors exploring without a car, the setting suits walking and riding; for those driving, the property has undercover parking, 24-hour surveillance across more than 450 spaces and on-site electric-vehicle charging stations. A guest laundry adds another useful feature for extended stays and family trips.
There are facilities beyond the apartments, including the Foundry Cafe, where guests can pick up fresh food and coffee, with online ordering available for collection. The Gym on King is also on site, with premium equipment, a sauna, monsoon showers, a multi-functional zone and an outdoor training zone. Access to the gym and sauna is included through the venue’s Royal Benefits Program, along with other listed benefits such as discounted parking and selected arrival or departure perks subject to availability.
291 on King’s identity is closely tied to Newcastle. The venue worked with local artists and commissioned photography for the property, using images that reflect the city’s development from its industrial beginnings into a lively contemporary destination. That local focus, combined with apartment-style space and a CBD address, makes it a useful base for business visits, weekend stays, longer trips and guests keen to explore Newcastle’s food, harbour and cultural precincts.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 135 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 80
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 65
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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