Grand Hotel Sunderland, Sunderland (Tyne and Wear) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Queens Parade, Sunderland (Tyne and Wear), United Kingdom, SR68DB

Grand Hotel Sunderland offers a seaside experience with spacious accommodations and a superb location overlooking Whitburn Sands. This 4-star Sunderland (Tyne and Wear) hotel features a health club, indoor pool, and event facilities for up to 300 delegates.

Rooms & Amenities

Intuitively designed rooms include comfortable pillow top bedding, high-speed internet access, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms offer stunning seafront views and 24-hour room service is available for all guests.

Dining Options

The Seaview Bar & Grill on-site serves fresh, seasonal cuisine, along with a full English breakfast. Guests can also unwind with drinks while enjoying the beach view.

Leisure & Business

Sunderland Gym & Spa features various facilities including a gym, indoor pool, and sauna, catering to both relaxation and fitness. The hotel also offers five versatile event spaces ideal for meetings and conferences.

Location & Transportation

Grand Hotel Sunderland is conveniently located moments away from attractions such as the Stadium of Light, Doxford Park, and Alnwick Castle. Public transportation options include the nearby Seaburn subway station.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

6 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

6 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

6 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Sunderland (Tyne and Wear) 2.1 mi

Airports

Newcastle (NCL) 19.1 mi

Durham Tees Valley (MME) 38.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop 7.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Queens Parade, Sunderland (Tyne and Wear), United Kingdom, SR68DB

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Queens Parade, Sunderland (Tyne and Wear), United Kingdom, SR68DB

City landmarks

Stadiums

Stadium Of Light

1.5 mi

Museums

National Glass Centre

1.4 mi

Parks

Roker Park

3700 ft

Marine Walk

Roker Beach

4700 ft

Newcastle Road

Fulwell Windmill visitor centre

4600 ft

Beach

Seaburn Beach

2100 ft

Bay

Whitburn Bay

3100 ft

Roker Park Road

Roker Park Conservation Area

3700 ft

Burdon Rd

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

2.1 mi

Church

Saint Andrews church

2500 ft

Church

St Peter's Church

1.4 mi

194 Newcastle Rd

Fulwell Mill

4900 ft

10 Broomshields Cl

World War I early warning acoustic mirror on Namey Hill

1.0 mi

Thompson Road

Thompson Park

1.4 mi

Sunderland SR1 2BU

Wave Basin Battery Adjacent To Old South Pier

1.2 mi

Lighthouse

Roker Lighthouse

1.1 mi

Stadiums

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium

1.7 mi

Sunderland Harbour

1.2 mi

Harbor

Roker Pier

1.3 mi

Mall

New Sunderland Square

2.0 mi

Gallery

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

2.0 mi

32 Cedar Grove

Whitburn Windmill

1.5 mi

Museums

Fans Museum

1.6 mi

Church Street East End

Holy Trinity Parish Church

1.7 mi

Casinos

Grosvenor Casino Sunderland

1.8 mi

Parks

Mowbray Park

2.1 mi

Lighthouse

Souter Lighthouse

2.5 mi

Souter Lighthouse Coast Road Whitburn

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

2.5 mi

Coast Rd

National Trust

2.5 mi

Nearby

Parks

Seaburn Recreation Ground

1900 ft

Restaurants

The Salt House Kitchen

300 ft

6 Queens Parade Seaburn

Santini's

300 ft

5 Queens Parade Seaburn

Gabriele's Italian Restaurant

300 ft

4 Queens Parade Seaburn

The Seaburn Bar & Grill

500 ft

Queens Parade

Martinos

500 ft

Dykelands Road Seaburn

Dine At Home Seaburn

1200 ft

7 Queens Parade

Little Italy

1800 ft

Lower Promenade Whitburn Road Seaburn

The Mad Hatter

2800 ft

113 Sea Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beachfront location

clean rooms

poor layout

inconsistent service

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

6.8

Location

8.0

Service

8.0

Dining

6.9

4/5 based on 1095 reviews

#6 of 10 hotels in Sunderland based on Tripadvisor

Paul

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel is in a convenient location near restaurants and bars with plenty of secure free parking. The rooms were clean with multiple amenities but faced issues with temperature control. The service was accommodating and friendly. The dining experience had a decent selection but faced availability issues due to unforeseen circumstances.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and equipped with multiple amenities, but the temperature was uncomfortably high. Some noise from the kitchen below was noticeable.

Service

8.0

The service was accommodating and the staff were very friendly.

Location

8.0

The location is convenient with easy access to nearby dining options, although the bar restaurant was cold.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a decent selection, but faced availability issues on certain occasions.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various facilities suitable for different needs.

Tom

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is situated right on the seafront, offering a perfect location to enjoy the coastline. The rooms need improvement, especially in terms of maintenance like faulty plugs and toilets. The service provided was exceptional, with attentive staff accommodating food intolerances. The dining experience was lacking in vegetarian options and had high prices. The hotel's location is superb but needs some renovations to enhance the room quality.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms require maintenance and renovations.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location right on the seafront is perfect.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited and overpriced.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel lacks some necessary facilities and needs updates.

Johnny

United States of America, August 2023

7.0/10

The hotel provided plenty of room but the early morning noise was disruptive. The location was central and convenient, although some aspects did not meet expected standards. The dining experience offered a good range of options but with some temperature issues. The service was overall friendly with prompt issue resolution, ensuring a fab stay.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious but the early noise disruption and strong smell of tobacco were drawbacks.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and competent, though being called 'mate' was not appreciated.

Location

7.0

The hotel's central location was lovely but fell short of higher-priced hotel standards.

Dining

7.0

The buffet-style dining offered a variety of options but with some temperature inconsistencies.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good overall, offering services like room service and laundry.

Arnold

United States of America, August 2023

8.0/10

The hotel has lovely, spacious rooms that are clean and comfortable, with easy-to-adjust heating. The service was fantastic, especially during check-in. The location is beautiful, right across from the sea, promenade, and beach. The dining experience was average, considering the price paid. The facilities were maintained well.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and heating was easy to adjust.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic, especially during check-in.

Location

9.0

The location is beautiful, right across from the sea, promenade, and beach.

Dining

6.0

The dining was distinctly average for its cost.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained.

Fiona

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers spacious and clean rooms, but with a poor layout in terms of lighting and amenities. The breakfast is a typical English breakfast included in the room rate. The location is excellent, right on the seafront, although it might be noisy in certain areas. The service is mostly friendly but can be inconsistent. The dining options vary from average to excellent. The hotel facilities are adequate but may need some updates.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were big and clean, but with a poor layout and insufficient amenities like power points and bedside cabinets.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly overall, but there were occasional lapses in friendliness and professionalism.

Location

8.0

The hotel is excellently situated right across from the beach, offering great walking and cycling opportunities along the seafront.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience ranged from average to excellent, with plenty of choices for every taste.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities are satisfactory but may benefit from some updates.

beachfront location

poor layout

Vic

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had mixed experiences. The rooms were larger than expected with a big sofa and a large double bed, but they were very cold with no proper heating, affecting our sleep quality. The staff were attentive and accommodating, although the lack of comfort in terms of bedding impacted our stay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were larger than expected with a big sofa and a large double bed, but they lacked proper heating, making them very cold, which affected our sleep quality.

Service

8.0

The staff were attentive and accommodating, always willing to help and make our stay comfortable.

Location

9.0

The location was superb, practically on the beach, offering beautiful views and easy access to the promenade and the sea.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, though some items were lacking and the pricing felt a bit high.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate, but some areas of the hotel needed updating to enhance the overall guest experience.

Great location

Cold rooms

Jon

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.6/10

The hotel was extra big and located around the back, offering spacious rooms. Despite some noise issues on arrival, the overall stay was enjoyable. The distance to the lift was a bit inconvenient, but the value for money made up for it.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were extra big and spacious, though noise was an issue at first. Lucky it didn't last long. Some minor inconveniences with the distance to the lift, but overall comfortable.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, welcoming, and helpful, matching my expectations. However, there was a small letdown in friendliness compared to what was expected. The availability of room service, dry cleaning, and laundry services was a plus.

Location

6.0

The location was a bit out dated and needs modernization to align with the rest of the hotel. Despite this, the faultless service and the staff make up for it. The proximity to the seafront adds to the charm of the hotel.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was beyond expectations, offering quality over quantity in the range of options. The rate of £12 for 2 was a considerable saving. The variety and quality of choices were excellent.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and enjoyable, offering a great experience overall. The need for modernization was evident but did not hinder the enjoyment of the stay.

Quality Dining

Outdated Location

Alfred

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

The hotel has lovely rooms, but not being able to get food on the first evening due to a busy chef and no room service was a downside. The staff, however, were amazing and more than made up for any issues. The location is superb right on the seafront.

Rooms

8.0

The room was lovely and cozy, although a bit of a trek to the dog-friendly room with a view over the car park and bin storage.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly and accommodating, especially with our dog. Their service in the restaurant, bar, and reception was top-notch.

Location

9.0

The location is superb, right on the seafront with friendly and welcoming staff.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were limited, but the full English breakfast from the buffet was delicious.