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Novotel Leicester

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Highcross Shopping Centre

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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2 Great Central Street, Leicester, England, LE1 4JS
  • Place, Highcross Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, De Montfort University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Curve Theatre
    ‪13 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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leicester Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • De Montfort University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Curve Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • King Power Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Leicester Station - 18 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The High Cross - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬4 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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 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 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 19.3 mi (38-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 Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Leicester on Dec 28, 2025 start from $90.82, 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 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 (7-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. 682 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 962 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyriakos, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay in Leicester the location is good. Good rooms, clean and parking near by for a discount.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

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

Great stay!

Great stay. Location was ideal as it was right in the centre and a 2 minute walk to the shopping centre. The room was clean and modern. Staff all very friendly and the midday check out was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Essan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night only. Very clean, breakfast was great. Close to all the shops, location was great. Staff were friendly. Overall great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepa, Gidea Park

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

8/10 Good

Harsha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs D K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room, cleanliness and pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, friendly, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Staff were very friendly - would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sudhirkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff are excellent & great service & helpful too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandeep

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Perfect location, clean and modern.

Easy and quick check-in. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Car park pass sorted immediately (a few minutes walk away). Free drink for signing up to loyalty scheme. Room - lovely and modern. Mini fridge and tea/coffee plus kettle etc. Didn’t try food in the restaurant as had this booked to do. Very close to town, RIII Visitors Centre and Highcross Shopping Centre. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great value for money. Bedroom was lovely and clean and had good variety of useful equipment. Air conditioning/heating was a bonus. Breakfast is fantastic, recommend booking that to your stay! All of the staff are super friendly and very helpful. Definitely recommend staying here 5 stars! Thank you for having us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipak, Northolt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you stayed hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel in a very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed, Bury St Edmunds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking too far away and area around it is shabby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

Fabulous

Fabulous Clean, quiet. Spacious rooms Amazing staff Close to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025