Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

4.0 star property

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A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a rooftop terrace.
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, shelves with jars, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
Meeting facility
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.
A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a coffee station.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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129 Saint Nicholas Circle, Leicester, England, LE1 5LX
  • Place, De Montfort University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Highcross Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Leicester Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Super)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Stocked Minibar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stocked Minibar)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Bedroom (Super)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG offers 194 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jewry Wall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Open Lobby
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Jewry Wall and St. Nicholas Church
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 6 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5468 square feet (508 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG.

This 4-star Leicester hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Open Lobby - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 15 per night); discounts available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Open Lobby

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,468 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (117 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Leicester Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Leicester Hotel
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Leicester By Ihg Leicester
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Holiday Inn Leicester an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and friendly staff, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great location. Nice breakfast. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was terrific
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent very helpful and always have a smile Breakfast was great good choice of food and very hot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, great breakfast, well located, shame car park next door isn't discounted like Highcross roof top car park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, clean room, lovely staff, yummy breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location nice and clean big spacious room nice big tv as a bonus But what made the hotel excellent was the reception staff on check in and checkout so warm and welcoming only usually get that treatment abroad deffo return
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mkalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joel is very central to town short walk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just had to stay here again. All staff very polite and very smart. Food and service excellent. Bed very comfy . Will be back soon. Spotless 😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and room. Only downside was that they do not accept walk in reservations at the reception. Reservations must be booked online. You can book it whilst in the hotel lobby from your phone though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no pool, but the staff were all so lovely and helpful. The rooms were lovely and clean and the hotel overall was lovely also.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was really welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay , staff polite as always and rooms so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angelin, Sandeep and all the staff very helpful. Dinner excellent, especially vegan options. Gym well equipped. Rooms nice. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate and everything was working as it should. Staff were really helpful when we had a problem paying for the car park. Staff were really friendly, greeting us and showing an interest in why we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shrinil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff in all departments
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good nice clean room plenty of breakfast choice Bar prices a bit on the expensive side but overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and really looked after us for the duration of the visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arpana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were welcoming and room was as expected, nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and the best breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic. Friendly, helpful, enthusiastic, attentive, professional. Specifically, Ewa on the front desk and Robert in the buffet breakfast area - they consistently addressed guest needs in a way that made it clear they wanted each guest to have the best possible stay. I will absolutely return to this hotel the next time I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice food and clean rooms , what more can you need !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly & helpful, especially the front desk staff. The room was big and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026