I wanted to stay in a 'real' place that reflected Sunderland's past and not a chain. Thus I chose the Boar's Head down by the old docks with a view of the river. Diane was such a lovely person and she was so helpful and friendly at check in explaining everything. My room had the comfiest of beds and was spotlessly clean with everything I needed. I loved the separate kitchen where there were many cereals on offer along with pain au chocolate and different breads and jams etc. Fresh milk too in the fridge and I noted some gluten free options too. There is also a cooker and a microwave so one could have cooked other products one might have bought. It was delightful meeting another couple and a gentleman and having a very interesting conversation whilst eating breakfast. A big shout out too for Irene the cleaning lady that not only was responsible for the immaculate cleanliness of my room but who also helped me use a toaster as perhaps I am unusual in not having one at home! In the evening I met friends and we had a meal in the terrific Italian restaurant downstairs. One could just have a drink in the bar before heading off out too.

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Comfortable room, although a little small if there's more than one person staying in it. Bed was very comfortable, quiet location and the best part ..... there's a great and original Italian restaurant right next door with exceptional food, closed Tuesdays though. The hotel is not a traditional hotel but a charming boutique, no front desk but the charming lady owner will meet you there with your keys and give you a guided tour of the place. There's coffee anytime in the breakfast area which also has a small selection of breakfast items. I certainly would stay there again in a heartbeat! There's a few restaurants within walking distance and a good view of the riverfront and docks.

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The Host ! She was so so warm. And getting a god host is a very very rare thing these days. This is a shout out to Diana, thank you for all the help. This accomodation is quite far from main city centre, and the city of Sunderland has become very dull.. there's no tesco/sainsbury anywhere.... she offered me a drive to a local grocery store, in quite a remote area, waited for me, while i picked essentials for the night... very very rare these days.. and more off, she offered a free breakfast too... which wasnt offered when i booked. Sunderland is quite a boring place, tbh, but if you decide to come, do give this accomodation a chance

Quite far from City Centre, but suprisingly quite near to the riverside.. great location if you are avoiding city though

Diana was lovely and friendly, very helpful giving us telephone numbers for taxis and telling us what amenities were close by. Loved the idea we could use the kitchen however we had already made plans to eat out.

The double bed in our room was really comfortable however the single mattress needs replacing as it's very flimsy, not sturdy at all, felt as though you were sleeping on the bed base. Also, the seagulls are very noisy on a morning outside. If you struggle with stairs this isn't the place for you as the first set of stairs are very steep and narrow.

Room was clean and tidy and sufficient for our needs, breakfast not served but there is a communal kitchen with bread toast, tea & coffee + cereal if needed - good size table if you want to order a takeaway. downstairs is an Italian restaurant which is also very nice small car park to the side which is free

Stairs to the rooms are very steep and you need to be careful with both the old / young members. You might initially be disappointed with the look of the building but it more than meets your needs and the price is excellent

This was easily a ten out of ten stay. The hotel was spotless clean and very comfortable. There was tea and coffee facilities in the room and guests are also able to use a shared kitchen area.There is an outside deck area overlooking the river that guests can also use. The towels were good proper sized towels, not always the case in some hotels.

We stayed on a very warm night. Our room overlooked the road and we had to have the window open. A family living opposite were on the balcony until 3:30 am talking and laughing, kids making noise ( yes, kids up that late ) This probably wouldn't bother most people but I sleep very lightly and have sensitive hearing. So despite all the good things I slept very badly.

We had a very pleasant stay in this characteristic hotel in the Old Sunderland area. We were travelling with three friends and had a great spacious room with three separate beds, a couch, a big television and everything we needed. There's no breakfast service in the hotel, but we could use the kitchen (that has a roof terrace with a nice panoramic view) where our frienldy host left everything for us for a continental breakfast. Absolutely a hotel to come back when we are travelling trough the north-east of England again for a football trip.

The bathroom was a bit outdated.

Diana was such a lovely host. She took her time to show us around the place. The room was very cosy and it felt like a home away from home. There is no cooked breakfast but she does provide bread, tea, jam, milk etc in a shared kitchen which you can help yourself to. I actually preferred this set up. The view from the terrace area is gorgeous especially if you get some nice weather. We would definitely stay here again and loved the character and atmosphere the place provided.

Diana is a lovely host. Property is above a very nice Italian restaurant. Due to a cancellation, as we were returning guests we were given a free room upgrade which made our stay even more comfortable. The property doesn’t do breakfast but guests have use of a full kitchen where cereal, bread, fruit juice, milk etc were all provided and being able to store food for our package lunches in the fridge was extremely helpful.

Didn’t stop us coming back but just an FYI it’s a quiet a quirky old building on different levels witha variety on steps and stairs. The access staircase is quite steep with narrow steps so something to consider if you’re bringing a lot of luggage or have mobility issues.

Homely and genuinely welcoming, the view across the river and up to the bridges is the heart and soul of Sunderland. The history of the region is in the walls and timbers of the building, with memorabilia on the walls to match. The Laura and hardy correspondence displayed along with the pictures are of historical importance adding even more comfort to the already comfortable lodgings. Dianna has her heart in hotel it was obvious on the greeting and the walk through. I will be back

Nothing to dislike , even the first flight of stairs where quaint.