The deluxe bedrooms at the Sunderland Marriott are between 15 and 24 square metres in size and some are able to connect to neighbouring rooms, proving ideal for families. Visitors can kick off the day with some time over in the comfy chairs with the newspaper delivered to their room or they can get straight to the desk for a couple of hours’ work, should that be necessary.

Next, the superior bedrooms at the hotel are larger, covering anywhere between 22 and 47 square metres. A particular highlight of these facilities is their views out over the sea on the north-east coast of the UK. In-room features include two telephones, chargeable internet access, a television and pay-per-view movies.

The Corner Suites are effectively one-bedroom junior suites that are 30 square metres in size and which offer views of the sea from their windows. An evening turndown service is available on request along with a morning newspaper delivery.