A stay at The Clarendon Hotel places you in the heart of Newcastle, steps from Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall. This 4-star hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Lake Macquarie and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Newcastle Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.