Location
Located just off the A 1M (Junction 64), this hotel is centrally situated between historical Durham, Sunderland and the City of Newcastle. Chester-le-Street railway station is about 7 km from the hotel. Newcastle Airport (26 km away), Durham Tees Valley Airport (54 km away), Leeds Bradford International Airport (137 km away) and Blackpool International Airport (228 km away) are some of the airports in the region (all distances are approximate).
Facilities
This 136-room family-friendly business hotel is well established and comfortable. Facilities at the hotel include a lobby, a bar and a restaurant. There are conference facilities available for business guests. The air-conditioned hotel offers free car parking and is noted for its friendly staff. For an additional fee, guests may take advantage of the hotel's Internet access, room service and laundry service.
Rooms
Guest rooms each include an en suite bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer and a radio. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided.
Sports/Entertainment
There is a golf course about 5 km from the hotel.
Meals
Traders Restaurant is a pleasant, comfortable restaurant with views of the hotel grounds. Light and airy, it offers a menu with contemporary and stylish British cuisine. A carvery is often featured as the chef's special.
Payment
MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment at this hotel.
How to get there
By car: From the A 1M, take the exit for the A 195 at Junction 64. Take the left-hand slip road, signposted district 5. Turn left at the roundabout, and the hotel is on the left.