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Novotel Leicester

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Highcross Shopping Centre

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Daily English breakfast (GBP 19.95 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2 Great Central Street, Leicester, England, LE1 4JS
  • Place, Highcross Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, De Montfort University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Curve Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Leicester

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Highcross Shopping Centre and De Montfort University. Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Highcross Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leicester Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • De Montfort University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Curve Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Athena Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Leicester Station - 18 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nespresso Boutique - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The High Cross - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Esquires Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Leicester

4-star hotel near Highcross Shopping Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at Novotel Leicester. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Leicester hotel is smoke free.

  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Leicester offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van 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 19.95 for adults and GBP 19.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 19.95 for adults and GBP 19.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel Leicester Hotel
Novotel Leicester Leicester
Novotel Leicester Hotel Leicester
Novotel Leicester (Opening March 2020)

Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Leicester to the airport?

Novotel Leicester is 18.6 mi (36-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 Novotel Leicester?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Leicester on Apr 19, 2026 start from $102, including 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 Novotel Leicester have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Leicester.

Does Novotel Leicester offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Leicester, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 19.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Leicester?

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

What time is check-in at Novotel Leicester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Novotel Leicester?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

Does Novotel Leicester have a pool?

Novotel Leicester does not have a pool.

Does Novotel Leicester have a restaurant?

Novotel Leicester is home to NineB Restaurant & Bar, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Novotel Leicester have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Leicester to downtown Leicester?

Novotel Leicester is 0.3 mi away from Leicester.

Novotel Leicester Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, great location and great friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wasiu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was excellent, we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

AbdulQuayyum

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeong-Yeol

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
직원 친절함
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Did the job, clean room, breakfast better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room very friendly helpful staff, throughout our stay. Very relaxing atmosphere every time we stay here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjiv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelijne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room. Staff very helpful and friendly. Nice breakfast and evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything very clean, staff good, decent location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t have Brek
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shehnaaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, especially the lady at check in. The room was clean, modern and had everything you needed. You won’t be disappointed by breakfast or your your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025