Ruby House
Ruby House offers an open plan indulgent luxury living Read more →
Sleeps 7
5G WIFI
High Spec
The Place redefines luxury group stays, special occasions, functions and events.
Welcome to The Place, Sunderland’s most distinctive destination for group stays, team off site meetings and unforgettable events. Located within the National Esports Performance Campus, we offer three beautifully renovated Grade II listed houses in Sunniside at the heart of the city. Our unique site brings together elegant accommodation, modern meeting spaces, a premium boardroom, flexible classrooms and a stunning function room. From leadership retreats and creative workshops to birthday parties and private celebrations, The Place is where ideas flow, teams connect and moments are made.
Luxury Stays
Choose from one of three large houses, each located in the heart of Sunderland’s Sunniside conservation area.
Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire, all tastefully restored Grade II listed properties offering exclusive accommodation for groups of 7 to 12 people. Experience luxurious kitchen and dining areas and breathtaking living rooms. Private groups, and those on business trips benefit from our 24 hour concierge, while creative teams and gamers can up their game and unleash to power of our workstation lofts, all equipped with powerful Esports-ready PC’s.
Work. Rest. And Play at The Place.
Emerald House
Emerald House offers an inspiring space to host an event, unwind or gather outside. Read more →
Sleeps 8
5G WIFI
High Spec
Sapphire House
Sapphire House guests can enjoy a quiet shared courtyard that offers an inspiring space to host an event Read more →
Sleeps 12
5G WIFI
High Spec
Function Room
With capacity for up to 80 people, it’s a true multi-use space Read more →
80 People
City Center
Multi Use
Boardroom
Ideal for meetings, strategy sessions, interviews, training, or presentations, the boardroom provides a calm, well-equipped environment where ideas can flow without distractions. Read more →
Capacity 12
City Center
4K Webcam
What They Say
Comfortable, spacious, and a brilliant place to celebrate properly. Midweek, while juggling multiple businesses, I was able to use the boardroom to get work done in a quiet, warm, professional space, which made life much easier.
I also have to mention the staff. The reception team were incredibly professional, friendly, and always happy to help with anything we needed. The housekeeper was just as impressive, everything was spotless, well looked after, and clearly cared for. You could really feel the pride they take in the place.
Great venue, great staff … made what could have been a stressful event extremely easy !!!
All at Helen Wilson School of Dance and Drama thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas recital. That is in no small part with thanks to the wonderful venue. Best Wishes Helen Wilson xxx
I recently hired the boardroom to deliver a workshop, what a great space! Lovely comfy seats, tv and recording for presentations and lovely atmosphere. I had a tour of the building and I was blown away! The apartments are stunning! Really lovely place and friendly, helpful staff. Looking forward to hosting more events here in the future!
Attended a event in the function room, it is a lovely place, helpful and friendly staff, great facilities and location.
Huge living space with spacious bedrooms. Overall great experience. No issues with our stay at all! Jason was a great help. Thanks Jason!
Wonderful venue. Went to watch Helen Wilson School of Dance and Drama recital. Very comfortable and clean
Fantastic venue for our off site meetings!
Great Venue, spacious and really friendly staff.
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