Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Leicester

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Reception
Daily English breakfast (GBP 16.95 per person)
Meeting facility
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Super) | Exterior
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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129 Saint Nicholas Circle, Leicester, England, LE1 5LX
  • Place, De Montfort University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Curve Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Leicester
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Super)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 265 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Stocked Minibar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stocked Minibar)

  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Super)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Leicester

Heart of Leicester.With a stay at this Leicester hotel, you'll be steps from Jewry Wall and Statue of Richard III. St. Nicholas Church and Guru Nanak Gurdwara are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • De Montfort University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Curve Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • King Power Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Leicester - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • National Space Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Leicester Station - 18 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The High Cross - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Castle Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wygston's House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Leicester
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 5468 square feet (508 square meters) and includes conference space. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 194 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 5468 sq ft of conference space
  • 508 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG offers 194 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Leicester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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)!

Property payment types

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(7 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG is 23.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG on Nov 2, 2025 start from $65.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo Leicester (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG is home to Open Lobby, which features international cuisine and light fare.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG to downtown Leicester?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Leicester.

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1018 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was probably the cheapest as well from all of the hotels around the area as every hotel in that area charged for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Auranzeb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family and I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Leicester and was genuinely impressed by the warm and friendly hospitality from the staff. From check-in to check-out, everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable – it really made the experience special. The hotel itself is clean, modern, and ideally located for exploring Leicester. One point worth mentioning is the parking: the hotel currently offers a great £6 overnight deal at the Highcross rooftop car park, which is about a 10-minute walk away. While this works fine, it would be even more convenient if the same offer could be arranged with the NCP car park directly opposite the hotel – it would make arrivals and departures that little bit easier. Overall, a great stay and I’d definitely return. The team here truly know how to deliver genuine hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pritimoy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I recently stayed at this hotel and booked two rooms, expecting a comfortable experience. However, I was quite disappointed. Both rooms were connected, but oddly enough, not with each other—they were connected to rooms occupied by other guests. While a connecting room wasn’t necessary for us, this arrangement was poorly thought through and significantly affected our stay. Unfortunately, the guests in the adjacent room were very loud, especially around midnight, having loud conversations that made it difficult to rest after a long and tiring day. I tried to call the reception, but the in-room phone either did not work (possibly due to its age) or went unanswered. This left me with no option but to physically go down to the lobby around midnight and file a complaint regarding Room 315. Though I was assured that the situation would be handled—and it eventually was—the damage was already done. I had a restless night and was unable to get the sleep I badly needed. For a brand like IHG, I expected much better service and responsiveness. Additionally, the hotel staff didn’t leave a great impression either. Their attitude lacked the warmth and attentiveness that one would typically expect from a hospitality team. Overall, this experience fell well short of the standard I associate with IHG properties. I hope the management reviews this feedback and makes improvements for future guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for an overnight stay

Overnight stay. Arrived early hours of the morning - check- in very efficient and friendly despite the antisocial hour. Late check out offered as we were getting there so late so we could get some rest and not rush to leave. Staff couldnt have been more helpful. Room spacious, spotlessly clean with super comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and convenient room. Parking has changed and now a 10 minute walk to the Highcross Shopping Centre on the top floor…. A trek with a disability. The breakfast was quick, easy and very nice service. We use the hotel when I pick my daughter up from University… so easy for walking into the city for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalpa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and beautiful on the inside .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Use again

No problems
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok ok service not up to the mark.

It was alright but not up to tue mark as the tub was blocked while bath and their was no one to accompany to the room while check in just hand over the key. And their was not air con workbg as we payed hight price with all the facility to be mentioned while booking. Otherwise the stay was good but not up to the mark as we payed for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely two days stay.

When I got to this hotel I was slightly early for my check inn. I was told it was not a problem and reception found me a room for me just the same as I booked. All the staff were very friendly and could not do any more for me. I had breakfast both my two days I was there, the food was very fresh and good quality. The service was very good. Kurnal came to my table and cleared my plates for me, he then asked if I wanted anything else. I ask for a cappuccino and he went a got if for me straight away. My room was very clean, I had everything I could of wanted. I ordered room service on my last day , just like breakfast, it was fresh and good quality. The hotel is in a good location. The King Power stadium about 20 minutes walk away and the coach station about 15 minutes walk away. There are plenty of shops and places to eat and drink two minuets walk from the hotel. I really enjoyed my stay here, and i would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Check in easy. Staff friendly and welcoming. Great position for town center
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

OPTICS

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious hotel with great food and friendly staff, only downside was the parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming on arrival and departure. Good spacious family room. Fairly quiet considering in city. Walkable to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025