Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (5375 reviews)
Cavendish Street, Off Kirkstall Road , Leeds , GB
+44 371 902 1616

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 5375 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 • couple • gb
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Xiaoya • couple • gb
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Deema • solo_traveller • lk
7
Amazing.! Lovely Staff and Professional
Pros:

Aesthetic and interior design feels great. Specially in the lobby and restaurant area.
All the staff I met were amazing and professional. Served with a warm smile

Cons:

There’s no land phones in the rooms and heating isn’t working properly. Room was quite cold

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sue • solo_traveller • gb
9
Convenient for our needs at a good price. Parking area and breakfast included Not posh but adequate
Pros:

Value for money. Clean. Comfortable. Good breakfast included in the price

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sean • extended_group • gb
8
I would recommend for a city centre stay.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Navjot • couple • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Roland • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable defo be back
Pros:

Location, food , staff , first class all round 👏

Cons:

Draught Guiness lol tho surgers were good

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jeneen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very comfortable, enjoyable stay and will be back.
Pros:

Perfect location and the room was amazing with comfortable bed, loved the buffet breakfast.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Boylan • family_with_children • gb
10
A lovely overnight stay for a university visit. Location was perfect.
Pros:

Rooms were clean. Breakfast was hot and there was plenty of choices. Staff were very friendly and helpful, especially going the extra mile to try to locate my purse which I had mislaid. Found in the packed bags luckily but thanked the staff for their help!!!

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
9
Easy and a great place to stay.
Pros:

East to park and lovely staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very good experience
Pros:

Good location and breakfast was good

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
6
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • gb
8
Really helpful staff on reception
Pros:

Clean and great location for us

Cons:

Beds wee quite small for a family room of 4

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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moira • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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MARIE-ANGE • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
9
Only stayed one night but if we stayed more we would have asked for different pillows lol
Pros:

Friendly staff very helpful

Cons:

Pillows , one tock hard one too soft lol

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee