You can also enjoy our look back at Sunderland Echo photo memories from the seafront venue’s past including celebrity guests and wonderful events.
In case you missed it;
1. Star striker arrives
Sunderland star Jim Baxter on his way to the hotel in June 1965. Did you watch him in action at Roker Park? | se
2. Memories of Marlene
Marlene Dietrich was in the North East in 1966 for a two-night performance at the Empire Theatre. She went straight to her suite at the Roker Hotel after getting off the plane. | se
3. A civic occasion in 1980
The Roker Hotel hosted the Civic Ball in 1980 with dignitaries from Sunderland and South Tyneside there. | se
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