Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (4762 reviews)
Cavendish Street, Off Kirkstall Road , Leeds , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Location not central enough
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews mention issues like dirty carpets and a smelly toilet, which negatively impacted the perceived cleanliness.
Service
9.18
Numerous reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff contributing positively to the overall service experience.
Location
8.22
The location received mixed feedback; while convenient, some guests commented on it not being in the city center.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were generally described as comfortable and clean, although a couple of guests noted issues with noise and maintenance.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities such as breakfast and coffee machines were positively reviewed by guests.
Value for Money
8.66
Guests felt that the price paid for the stay, including breakfast, provided good value.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Breakfast received high ratings, although there were minor complaints regarding specific food items.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall guest sentiment indicates satisfaction with their stays, highlighted by a clean and welcoming atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:56

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 15-minute walk to Leeds city centre, our hotel is the perfect choice for visitors to Leeds and Metropolitan universities, the business district, and its vibrant restaurants and bars. Easily accessible from the Leeds ring road, we also offer on-site car parking for your convenience.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room features an en-suite bathroom with a power shower, air conditioning, and a TV. Stay connected with free WiFi available throughout the property, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Great Amenities
Start your day right with our Express Start breakfast, and take advantage of our 2 meeting rooms for any business needs. With Headingley Stadium, Leeds United FC, and the John Charles Centre for Sport nearby, as well as easy access to the O2 Academy and Leeds train station, our hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book your stay now to experience all that our hotel has to offer!

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with a Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability.

Please note that air conditioning is currently unavailable.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4762 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Ivan • family_with_children • bg
10
TOP
Pros:

Everything was perfect

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Denald • couple • gb
10
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Dee • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean rooms everything you would need and very friendly staff x excellent breakfast

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Janet • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent all round.
Pros:

Superb, great choice, great quality, great dining area.

Cons:

Other guests complaining when I called home disrupted my call complaining I was making a call.
A ‘quiet’ area might be beneficial for those type of guests.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jenan • solo_traveller • gb
7
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Valerie • family_with_children • gb
7
Lovely stay
Pros:

Nice big bathroom and polite staff friendly atmosphere

Cons:

Bed bit uncomfortable for me and only 1 pillow. Entrance not easy to find for parking. No main light only bedside and not very bright.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
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Teresa • couple • gb
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Toolan • couple • ie
6
Lovely in a great location and the staff and breakfast was great
Pros:

The staff were excellent very nice people especially Natasha and Nikki on reception they were so helpful

Cons:

The air conditioner unit wasn't working properly in our room

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Good

Cons:

No quality gym facilities.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
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Raminder • family_with_children • gb
8
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TREVOR • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sheraz • couple • gb
9
Good
Pros:

Good location , in the heart of city
Clean hotel

Cons:

Parking over night is expensive

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Jack • extended_group • gb
2
Cons:

Had the wrong rooms gave us single beds instead of a double bed

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Madalitso • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely stay and would recommend
Pros:

Good value for money, nice area, the host was friendly and the beds were comfortable. Happy with my stay. Would visit again.

Cons:

The shower door needs replacing as it was getting abit jammed. However, loved how fancy and Morden the actual shower system was.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • solo_traveller • gb
9
fantastic on my birthday
Pros:

Clean and comfort room.
Breakfast was good but not the same thing every day.

Cons:

breakfast can be cold by the time you reach the table to sit down and eat.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent stay!
Pros:

All

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Savage • family_with_children • gb
9
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Bupe • couple • gb
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee