Iainms,
You are a glutton for punishment, flying up to watch The Toon!!
Newcastle Airport is a 10 minute taxi drive from St James Park and the Malmaison or Hilton in the City Centre are great hotels.
Out of city hotels which can accomodate helicopters are few and far between but I would give Linden Hall and Slaley Hall hotels a shout, both a half hour drive from our THEATRE that is St James Park.
Any more info you want then just drop me a post,
Good luck,
K77.