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Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Travelers can start their day with energy at the hotel's cafe or work out in the state-of-the-art gym while staying connected throughout their visit

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Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre is a convenient base in the heart of the city. Recharge at the gym, relax with coffee at the cafe, and use high-speed WiFi. The 24-hour business center and multilingual staff make it ideal for work and leisure, near Stadium of Light.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is €69
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Sunderland, Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is in the city centre. Sunderland Empire and The Glasshouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Angel of the North. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Stadium of Light. Visit our Sunderland travel guide
Map
Keel Square, Sunderland, England, SR1 3DS

What's nearby

  • University of Sunderland
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunderland Empire
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mowbray Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stadium of Light
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG

Upscale hotel near Sunderland Empire
Located close to University of Sunderland and Stadium of Light, Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a gym. In addition to a 24-hour business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

As of 26 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG on 1 Mar 2026 start from 68.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Sunderland City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sunderland Empire and University of Sunderland. Stadium of Light and Gateshead Millennium Bridge are also within 12 mi (20 km). University Station is 9 minutes by foot and Park Lane Station is 10 minutes.

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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

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 403 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, quiet room in great location. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room , lovely staff , great location , only downside was the coffee in the room , terrible 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy rooms, cleaned daily. Breakfast was a buffet style and decent quality
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless check in and out flawless and staff were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is on check in and out were fantastic and room was great quality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and cheerful, room spotless good variety for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious, cleans and well appointed. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful. We would like to thank Andrea for her great help with our enquiries and to the staff member who checked us in (sorry I don’t catch her name) The Breakfast is amongst the best we’ve experienced at a hotel. Would 100% recommend this hotel. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel clean and comfortable. Staff were pleasantl and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel, staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spotless and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Staff were lovely room lovely clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Great stay clean bedroom and staff polite and helpful defo come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the room, clean and decent size. Excellent & friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comdfy bed and decent wi fi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff always excellent. Good customer service. Room good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025