Curated luxury hotels near Sunderland Empire

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.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Sunderland in Sunderland (Seaburn), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Stadium of Light and 6 minutes from Sunderland Empire. This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Port Of Tyne and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

A stay at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of Sunderland, within a 5-minute drive of Whitburn Sands and St Peter's Church. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from The Glasshouse and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Northumbria University.

With a stay at Clarion Hotel Newcastle South in Boldon Colliery, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This spa hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Boldon Business Park.

Set in 37 acres of rustic countryside, Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa features a cliff-top location and views over Durham’s heritage coastline. The award-winning spa offers a 20-metre indoor pool with massage stations, a sauna and a fitness centre. Hot tubs and an aerobic studio are also on offer.

Suites at Seaham Hall are individually decorated and come with garden or sea views. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom are also included.

There are two restaurants at Seaham Hall which offer very different dining experiences for guests to enjoy. - The Dining RoomShowcasing the very best of Durham's dining scene, our menu is designed with sharing in mind, featuring delicious small and large plates that use only the finest and freshest regional produce. Our menu invites you to embark on a culinary journey through carefully crafted small plates, designed to be shared and savoured with those around you. We recommend ordering 4-5 dishes per person, with plates arriving as they’re prepared, so you can enjoy a dynamic dining experience at a relaxed pace.

The historic city of Durham and Newcastle city centre are both within a 30-minute drive. The nearest beach is just a 10-minute walk away.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Newcastle South by IHG in East Boldon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Glasshouse and Northumbria University. This spa hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Quayside and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from St. James' Park.

Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of The Glasshouse and Northumbria University. This golf hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Quayside and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park.

Located in Washington, Holiday Inn Washington by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham Cathedral. This hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from The Glasshouse and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Village Hotel Newcastle in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Stephenson Railway Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Blue Flames Sporting Club and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Northumberlandia.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from Chinatown and within a 5-minute walk of St. James' Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Castle Keep and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from The Glasshouse and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Newcastle by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 7-minute walk from St. James' Park and 11 minutes by foot from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northumbria University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Castle Keep and Chinatown. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tyne Bridge and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eldon Square Shopping Centre.

A stay at Copthorne Hotel Newcastle places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 15-minute walk of The Glasshouse and Quayside. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Northumbria University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This spa hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crook Hall and Gardens.

With a stay at Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from St. James' Park and 12 minutes by foot from Northumbria University. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from The Glasshouse and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Quayside.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Ouseburn), Hotel du Vin & Bistro Newcastle is within a 15-minute walk of Quayside and The Glasshouse. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Northumbria University and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. James' Park.

A stay at The County Hotel, Newcastle places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 15-minute walk of St. James' Park and Northumbria University. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Quayside and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

A stay at The Vermont Hotel Newcastle places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 15-minute walk of The Glasshouse and Quayside. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from St. James' Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northumbria University.