Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1

3.0 star property

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A spacious room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A hotel with a modern design, a Days Inn sign, and a parking area with disabled parking spaces.
A bathroom with a white sink, a towel rack, and a shower.
Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing, Bathtub w/Grab Bars)
A room with a table, two chairs, a sofa, a television, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Welcome Break Service Area J21, Leicester, England, LE3 3GB
  • Place, Enderby Leisure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, King Power Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, De Montfort University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing, Tub w/ Grab Bars)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing, Bathtub w/Grab Bars)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 offers 89 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Leicester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1. During your stay, you'll be close to Braunstone Leisure Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking and RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a car charging station
  • Guests speak favorably about the clean accommodations and the value of their stay
  • 6 minutes by car from Castle Hill Country Park and 7 minutes from Sheet Hedges Country Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and express check-in. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Leicester hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 75
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus GBP 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Days Inn Forest Hotel Leicester East
Days Inn Leicester Forest East
Days Inn Leicester Forest East Hotel Leicester
Leicester Days Inn
Days Inn Leicester Forest East Hotel
Days Inn Forest East Hotel
Days Inn Forest East
Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 Leicester
Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 Hotel Leicester

Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Archibald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very polite, rooms lovely and clean. All the amenities were within distance everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Good comfy bed. Clean spacious bathroom yea and coffee making facilities in the room. Nice fluffy towels. The receptionist was a very professional, helpful and kind gentleman. A really good stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff on reception
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet for a services but need ear plugs. Good food options and a Waitrose onsite as well as KFC SUBWAY BURGERKING AND A NOODLE PLACE
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Stewart

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the services had a good array of food outlets that you would expect at a Motorway Service location we had to pay £5.00 to park overnight which is a new additional charge there was poor hot water and at best tepid but the hotel is getting a refurbishment at the moment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, fast check in and out, ideal for cheap stay to break up a long drive on the m1
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, big comfy bed, spacious room and plenty of desk space and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Frazer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, looked a little tired in places. Overall a good sleep and staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy check in , got one this hotel had everything I needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gihan Ranga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and good enough for family of 4.reception guy of checking day is very polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quietness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel, what it says on the tin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good bed clean linen great shower nice bathroom all l needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff lovely & efficient very friendly & welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amerjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great stopover in a comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was basic but clean, we had everything we needed. The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized room , very clean lovely guy on reception ( Tarliek )
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and bathroom were bigger than expected, and a very clean and comfortable and the double bed was huge and comfortable too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for quality, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

OMeara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent. Room was clean. Bathroom toiletries and tea /coffee drinks welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn't eat at the hotel and my one night stay was just a bed for the night. I was not happy having to pay for the parking in addition paying for the rooms. It should be included in the price. I mean, how else would you get to a motorway services hotel?!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026