Keel Square, Sunderland SR1, Sunderland, SR1 3DS, United KingdomSee Hotel Details
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pretty_mtc
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Solo traveler
5 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
Friendly staff that helps me to arrange for an early check-in by signing up the membership.
Room assigned was huge as it is a handicap facilities. Hence the bathroom facilities are kind of inconvenient for me.
Overall am happy with the stay and it is my second time there.
Mr Shak
Queen Room-Accessible
Stayed in Jun 2025
Family
1 review
6.0/10
Posted on Jul 14, 2025
Staff where helpful, no access to reduce or turn off ac. Separate payment for breakfast which is too expensive, 2 heads for £30. No parking facilities and for a someone who knows nothing about the city was inconvenience.
Guest User
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in May 2025
Family
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 10, 2025
Ideal location, very friendly, helpful staff.
Room perfect for the length of our stay
Will stay there again if visiting Sunderland again
Guest User
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Business traveler
1 review
4.5/10
Posted on May 19, 2025
My stay was a terrible experience. From parking there was no way to stop to unload my stuff at midnight when I arrived. They didn't inform us at all about road work that could impact loading stuff.
The cleanliness was disgusting at Breakfast all played, mugs and bowls were stained and dirty.
I called for an extra duvet cover at 3 am there was no help from reception at all.
I was there for business purposes so I was not really happy with the service.
Chirag Aliasger
Standard Room with 2 Single Beds
Stayed in Apr 2025
Business traveler
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 23, 2025
Very good location. Very clean and near to all public transport and High street
Guest User
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couple
6 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 23, 2025
Bed was hard and breakfast was worst we have ever had all raw barely cooked such a shame for hotel as great location lovely staff and room.
Carmel
Queen Room-Accessible
Stayed in Apr 2024
Traveling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 27, 2024
We came up for a two night stay to see our friends the holiday in offers everything we need
Response from Property: Dear Carmel,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review with us! We're thrilled to hear that our Inn exceeded your expectations in all aspects, from our surroundings and amenities to our cleanliness and service.We're especially glad to hear that our Holiday in offers everything you need, and that you enjoyed your stay with your friends. We strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests, and it's wonderful to hear that we achieved that for you.Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.Best regards,Shaun TurnbullNight ManagerHoliday Inn Sunderland
Si Ying
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Family
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Nov 13, 2024
Really affordable hotel at the heart of Sunderland. Also walkable to the main street of Sunderland. Only dishearterning experience was when some toiletries were missing because they went "out of stock". Otherwise, we really enjoyed our time there.
Judith
Queen Room-Accessible
Stayed in Jun 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 9, 2025
Tidy and clean. Worth the price.
Steph Robinson
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couple
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 23, 2025
Excellent 1 night stay, staff made it, highly recommend
Andrew Beagrie
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in May 2024
Solo traveler
38 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jun 30, 2024
Good location, 5 mins walk to train station, metro and city centre shops and restaurants. Rooms slightly basic but very clean and comfortable. Staff pretty friendly. Good option when staying in Sunderland.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your review of your recent stay with us. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciated our location, describing it as good and convenient. We're proud of our proximity to the train station, metro, and city centre shops and restaurants, and we're glad you found it easy to get around.We're also pleased to hear that you found your room to be clean and comfortable, despite being slightly basic. We understand that every guest has different expectations when it comes to amenities, and we're always looking for ways to improve our offerings.We appreciate your feedback on our staff, saying they were pretty friendly. We strive to provide exceptional customer service, and it's great to hear that our team met your expectations.As you mentioned, we're a great option for those staying in Sunderland, and we're grateful for your recommendation. We'll continue to work hard to ensure that every guest has a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us.Thank you again for choosing The Holiday Inn Sunderland, and we hope to welcome you back soon.Best regards,Shaun TurnbullNight ManagerHoliday Inn Sunderland
Hannah
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in May 2024
Business traveler
4 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jun 27, 2024
This is a lovely Holiday Inn. Very modern and clean, felt like I was at much higher level brand! Polite staff. Comfy bed.
The flaw was there was a power cut in the morning. It lasted an hour at least and I couldn’t contact reception (obviously). I was getting ready for an event so didn’t have time to go down and ask what was going on. I know sometimes these things can’t be helped, but I was frustrated that it lasted so long and only came back about 2 minutes before I had to leave.
Response from Property: Dear GuestThank you for taking the time to share your review of your recent stay with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our hotel, describing it as "lovely" and feeling like you were at a higher-level brand. We're proud of our modern and clean atmosphere, and we're glad you found our staff to be polite.We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the power cut during your stay. We understand that it was frustrating for you, especially since it coincided with your getting ready for an event. We take pride in our reliability and responsiveness, and we fell short in this instance.We're sorry that we were unable to respond promptly to your concerns during the power outage. We should have been more proactive in keeping guests informed and providing updates on the status of the issue. Please know that we're taking steps to improve our communication protocols to ensure that something like this doesn't happen again in the future.Despite this setback, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall and appreciated the comfort of our beds. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to continue improving our services.Thank you again for choosing the Holiday Inn Sunderland, and we hope to welcome you back soon.Best regards,Shaun TurnbullNight ManagerHoliday Inn Sunderland
Anonymous User
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Couple
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 21, 2025
Nice and clean friendly staff
Mikde
Standard Queen Room
Stayed in Jan 2024
Traveling with friends
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 7, 2024
Great stay. Pleasant reception staff made checking in easy and the room was everything I could ask for. Will stay again.
Response from Property: Dear guest,Thank you for sharing your positive review of your recent stay with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience, found our surroundings appealing, and appreciated the amenities, cleanliness, and service provided by our staff.We are delighted that you found the check-in process easy and that our reception staff contributed to making your stay pleasant. It is always our goal to provide our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable experience during their time with us. We are happy to hear that we met your expectations.We appreciate your kind words and feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.Best Regards,Shaun TurnbullNight Manager Holiday Inn Sunderland
DARREN LOH B K
Premium King Room
Stayed in Jan 2024
Family
8 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 12, 2024
Cleanliness is good. Good location with lots of amenities
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your positive review of our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you found our cleanliness, surroundings, amenities, and service to your satisfaction during your stay. We are glad that you appreciated our efforts in maintaining cleanliness and providing a good location with a variety of amenities for our guests to enjoy. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another pleasant stay in the future.Best regards,Shaun TurnbullNight Manager Holiday Inn Sunderland