The Express by Holiday Inn Washington is situated within a minute®s drive of the A1M, giving easy access to Newcastle, Sunderland, Washington and Durham. The hotel has high speed wireless internet access in all the bedrooms and public areas. All rooms offer satellite TV, in-room movies, modem points, direct dial phones, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer and power showers. A complimentary continental breakfast is included for all guests. There is also a well equipped meeting room which can accommodate up to 20 people.Apart from business there is plenty to do in the area with the huge Metro shopping mall just four miles away. There are plenty of sporting venues nearby with golf courses, football stadiums and even Redcar and Newcastle racecourses just up the road. For culture and sightseeing try the Beamish Open Air museum or the historic Chesters Roman Fort, which is less than five miles away.The hotel is adjacent to The Washington Toby Carvery Restaurant making it as popular with local guests as those travelling form distant places. The Toby Carvery is a local favourite thanks to its generous selection of three fresh sizzling roasts, available every day from lunchtime to 10pm. Enjoy your meal with a glass of wine or a pint of your favourite beer. Alternatively relax in the pub area with a bar snack and a hot beverage served to your table.