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Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Point of interest
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $78
$65 nightly
$78 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Keel Square, Sunderland, England, SR1 3DS
  • Place, University of Sunderland
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunderland Empire
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stadium of Light
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sunderland

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland, a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

What's nearby

  • University of Sunderland - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunderland Empire - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mowbray Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunderland Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stadium of Light - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sunderland Station - 6 min walk
  • University Station - 9 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Keel Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Engine Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 50-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers.

This Sunderland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

Property is 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

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 472 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel in a surprisingly nice city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were all absolutely fantastic, hotel was nice, modern and clean. I really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very professional and courteous, hotel immaculately clean and modern. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome and helpful, friendly staff - Everything was spotless and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a lovely breakfast. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good sized, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, comfortable bed and the room was lovely and quiet even though we were on a main road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good location for the theatre and close to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and modern bathroom. Friendly helpful staff who kept us right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern spacious hotel. Friendly staff on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good as always, great location, great staff, great breakfast, clean room, excellent value. Would recommend and will return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and perfect for what we needed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a large variety of breakfast items available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay, very friendly staff. Special mention to Shunom on the front desk, friendly, helpful and always smiling, and not forgetting the Housekeeping Ladies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernharð

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean. The hotel is in a perfect location in the city centre and easily within walking distance to the Stadium of Light.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely and friendly and the room was ideal for a short stay. Very clean with plenty space and a fab shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025