Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (5215 reviews)
Cavendish Street, Off Kirkstall Road , Leeds , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 5215 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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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
7
Good
Pros:

Breakfast was good and the location is great

Cons:

The air conditioning was not working in the room

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
1
Horrible experience
Pros:

It smelt like a sewer

Cons:

It smelled like a sewer. Had to move room 3 times

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • si
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Hugo • couple • ca
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Joann • couple • gb
10
The hotel was everything we needed for our stay in Leeds for our granddaughter’s graduation
Pros:

Staff are welcoming and helpful
Rooms clean and well appointed
Lift works and responds promptly
Food was tasty

Cons:

Bed mattress and pillows to firm

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nafisa • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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scarletvarnish • couple • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Tauqeer • couple • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location was great for what we wanted

Cons:

The pillows were very uncomfortable

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Dee • extended_group • gb
7
Staff very good, aircon broken couldn’t leave window open due to noise. Breakfast on burners so not keep very warm
Pros:

Where it was

Cons:

Noise from building work, broken air con and breakfast cold

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • gb
8
Lovely room, comfy bed, very clean and tidy
Pros:

Very clean and presentable

Cons:

No air con in the rooms

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Deepak • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Enow • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

I love everything about the place. Clean, stuff where excellent especially those at the reception. Just their of attending to a customer was exceptional.

Cons:

Everything there was excellent, especially the breakfast. You got variety to choose on.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Emerson • couple • gb
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Abbie • solo_traveller • gb
5
Not accessible
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We booked a accessible room which was advertised as having 2 double beds when we got there it was 2 single beds

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The room was very big and very clean

Cons:

The price

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Halima • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Air conditioned room, clean.

Cons:

Being charged to park on site. Weak shower head.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee