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Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Sunderland Empire

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In the heart of Sunderland, Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre offers a vibrant retreat. Unwind at the gym or enjoy a coffee in the cafe, and connect with high-speed WiFi. With a 24-hour business center and multilingual staff, this hotel near Stadium of Light is perfect for work and leisure.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$58 nightly
The total price is $70
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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$75 nightly
The price is $90
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Keel Square, Sunderland, England, SR1 3DS

What's nearby

  • University of Sunderland - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunderland Empire - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mowbray Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monkwearmouth Station Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stadium of Light - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 44 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 65 min drive
  • Sunderland Station - 6 min walk
  • St. Peter's Station - 9 min walk
  • Seaham Station - 12 min drive
  • University Station - 9 min walk
  • Park Lane Station - 10 min walk
  • Millfield Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BizR - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Keel Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Afk Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

Enjoy your visit to Sunderland with a stay at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: University Station is 9 minutes and Park Lane Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Sunderland – City By Ihg
Holiday Inn Sunderland an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG Sunderland
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG Hotel Sunderland

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is in Sunderland City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from University Station and 5 minutes' walk from Sunderland Empire.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was freshly cooked, plentiful, and offered a great selection with excellent service. (24 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
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Parking
Bar
Amenities
Restaurant
Shopping

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel in the perfect location for the Emipre theatre
Phil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless check in and out flawless and staff were wonderful
james, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, really friendly and helpful people. Room was as expected, all good.
Sam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel clean and comfortable. Staff were pleasantl and friendly
ISABEL R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and comfortable room
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quick check in. Huge room! Very clean! Great location. Great selection of amenities, including ironing board, iron, hairdryer, bodywash etc!
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel, staff were so friendly and helpful
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the room, clean and decent size. Excellent & friendly service.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff always excellent. Good customer service. Room good.
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the breakfast and staff service. Room was very clean and bed comfortable. Unfortunately the room was very hot and the air con would not stay on. I felt poorly due to the heat during the night - it was 23 degrees
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous overnight stay the minute you walk in the entrance it’s smells lovely , looks clean and modern Reception was very welcoming
valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I did not have breakfast in the hotel. I had a pleasant drink in the bar.
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location.

Modern, clean, freindly, very convenient for exploring town. Top marks to all the staff i encountered, would happily here stay again.
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay

Second time staying at this hotel. I love how quiet it is in the room. The cooked breakfast was fab with a great selection. The lobby area is huge & comfortable if waiting for someone. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again as excellent value for the quality.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family trip

Booked for a family. Very centrally located and very friendly staff.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is new, clean, modern, extremely comfortable, has a gym, a bar and close to all local shops and food outlets.
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would definitely stay again.

Grest stay, cant praise all the staff enough. Thank you.
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again

Excellent facilities, clean and soacious room
Charlie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay.

Location fantastic. Staff were all very friendly and efficient (especially Lynn at breakfast) The room was clean and comfortable.
Nigel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff. Nice and friendly. Nothing to complain about at all
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel

Excellent value for money hotel. Great location.
BERNARD, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel very good location. Breakfast was lovely!
Tracy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

TV didn’t work, corridors noisy, not enough staff
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good

Lovely staff, room was spacious and immaculately clean. Buffet breakfast was very reasonable for the price. Perfect for an overnight stay. Very close to all city centre amenities.
Daniel, 1-night trip