Holiday Inn Leicester City by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (3224 reviews)
129 St Nicholas Circle , Leicester , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Limited amenities
Minor noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Rooms were reported as clean and fresh upon arrival.
Service
8.98
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and attentive, particularly at breakfast.
Location
8.52
Conducive location for visiting local attractions, though minor traffic noise mentioned.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were comfortable, although some guests noted varying levels of comfort in the beds.
Amenities
8.2
Standard amenities were present, but limitations like the fridge were noted.
Value for Money
8.56
Overall good experience with decent value for provided services.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Food quality was noted as excellent, especially the breakfast experience.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall positive feedback indicating willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:13

Property Description

Central Location in Leicester City Centre
The Holiday Inn Leicester City is conveniently situated in the heart of Leicester, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city's attractions and landmarks.

Family-Friendly Amenities
With spacious rooms and a restaurant where children eat for free, the hotel caters to families, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for guests of all ages.

Proximity to Major Transportation Hubs and Local Attractions
Located just a mile from Leicester Train Station and close to key attractions like King Power Stadium, Leicester Tigers, and the National Space Centre, the hotel offers easy access to the best of Leicester's offerings.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Leicester City for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Please note that, as of 20 March 2019, the hotel no longer offers the following facilities: Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, and Steam room.

Hotel guests can check-in any time after 14:00 on the day of arrival, and check out any time before 12:00 on the day of departure.

A security pre-authorization of GBP 50 per night is required upon arrival for incidentals on a credit card. This pre-authorization is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodations. The pre-authorization hold can take up to 7 days to release back into the guest’s account.

We offer a range of parking options, including discounted parking at the Highcross Rooftop car park or the NCP car park, which is adjacent to the hotel. Please speak to reception upon arrival to validate your parking ticket. Payment is made directly to the car park.

While we’re delighted to offer these discounted options, please note that parking is managed externally, and vehicles are left at the owner’s risk. Limited car parking spaces are available at the hotel for guests requiring accessible car parking and for vehicles over 6.7 feet including coaches. These cannot be pre-booked and are subject to availability upon arrival.

Please be advised that the card used for advance purchase rate reservations must be presented at check-in. Failure to do so will result in an alternative payment being required or refusal of check-in.

Please note that the hotel hosts Christmas parties in the evening during November and December, which conclude at 00:30. During these events, there will be limited restaurant service available at the property.

Supplement charges may apply for the 3rd and 4th adults in a twin room.

Please note that the property currently only accepts payments by card.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LYS

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3224 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Abdinasir Mohamed solo_traveller se
8
Fantastisk personal och jättebra läge!
Pros:

Vi hade en superbra vistelse! Det absolut bästa var personalen som var helt fantastiska och otroligt hjälpsamma. Läget är också jättebra med bara en kort promenad till city centre.

Cons:

Det finns inget speciellt att klaga på överhuvudtaget.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Ella family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Eva solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Christa couple gb
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Leah family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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fatima family_with_children pt
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Kolasati family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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fatima family_with_children pt
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Maki family_with_children fr
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Ramakant couple gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Shirley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location for city centre exploring, parking options closed by, lovely staff, good size rooms.

Cons:

Traffic noise due to location.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Samir extended_group gb
3
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Mariana family_with_children gb
7
Very nice hotel, lovely breakfast, spacious rooms, nice staff
Pros:

Lovely breakfast, spacious rooms

Cons:

The beds were a bit hard

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Nazia solo_traveller gb
10
Weekend break
Pros:

Easy check in and comfortable rooms. Very hospitable staff. Nice to have ironing facilities in the room as well as a hairdryer. Good breakfast choices aswell

Cons:

Lights in the room felt a little dim and did see a few cobwebs but no spiders thank god..just need a little attention to that otherwise all was good.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Habibullah extended_group gb
3
Pros:

To dirty

Cons:

Dirty. Bad smell in the bathroom

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Sunil solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Facilities

Cons:

Parking position

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Beata solo_traveller pl
6
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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CHRISTOS solo_traveller cy
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee