The Travelodge on the Newcastle Quayside will remain open amid the coronavirus crisis, the hotel chain has announced.
The hotel will stay open for "critical workers and vulnerable groups" during the UK lockdown period where most businesses have had to close down.
Pubs, restaurants, retail shops and many hotels have been forced to close their doors over the last few weeks as stricter measures were put in place.
The Government has urged people in the UK to only leave their homes for essentials or exercise.
Travelodge has closed all but 50 of its hotels across the UK. This includes 20 Travelodge hotels close to major hospitals, including the new Nightingale hospital to support NHS workers.
In addition, the company is supporting around 30 local councils across the country by providing accommodation for the less vulnerable.
In Newcastle, Travelodge is operating its Newcastle Quayside Travelodge hotel, located at Riverview Buildings Close.
Shakila Ahmed, Travelodge spokeswoman, said: In these unprecedented times, our hotel teams across the UK are working enormously hard, under great pressure, to support the national efforts.
"We have hotels open from Aberdeen to Plymouth including our Newcastle Quayside hotel, providing accommodation for critical workers and other groups.’
“We are reviewing daily which hotels are best positioned to support the needs that arise with the government while ensuring we comply with the restrictions in place to protect the public.”
