Holiday Inn Leicester City by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (2738 reviews)
129 St Nicholas Circle , Leicester , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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 2738 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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Wendy couple gb
10
Nice hotel, definitely would stay again. Great Park great car park next door with a reduced rate from the hotel.
Pros:

Lovely clean room with a nice bathroom and good facilities.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything to dislike however the bar did close at midnight and we had to order drinks by room service which was of course a little bit expensive.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
V
Varghese couple gb
1
Don’t recommend to anyone
Pros:

Everything was bad not clean no heating

Cons:

Bedroom no lights

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
K
kerry extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Clean in city centre

Cons:

I’m

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
S
satish family_with_children gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
A
Ali extended_group sa
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
D
Dawn family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
I
Ivy Mae family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Room clean, modern and beds were comfortable.

Cons:

It was a bit expensive compared to other branches

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
C
Catherine extended_group ie
9
Comfortable and efficient
Pros:

Very tasty breakfast and comfortable beds. I was particularly struck by the friendly staff at the reception area and at breakfast. Thank you

Cons:

It would have been good to have a nozzle on the hairdryer

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
E
Emma family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
C
COLIN family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Room, breakfast and staff.

Cons:

Bed could be a little more comfortable. Prefer walk in shower to shower over bath.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
A
Alex family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Ewa on the front desk was really kind and helpful upon arrival

Cons:

That parking is extra, its not a big deal but would be great if it could be included somehow

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
F
Fiona solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent value for money and great staff
Pros:

The reception staff were excellent very friendly, efficient and very helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
T
Thompson family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-01 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple gb
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
No worries mate.
Pros:

Good breakfast with decent choices.
Hotel is close to expensive car park but voucher reduced cost.
Not far from Richard Third exhibition.

Cons:

Car parking better on site

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
D
Dharmisha couple gb
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
B
Burford family_with_children gb
7
As above, public rooms fine, bedroom heating poor
Cons:

Both bedrooms were cold in spite of the room heating sustem being turned to maximum. This problem persisted over the two days of our stay. We did mention the problem to Reception on departure and were assured that temporary additional heating could have been provided. But this should not have been necessary on a Holiday Inn with a 4 -star rating. Poor heating in winter is a fundamental oversights òand should have been corrected before your guests arrive.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
A
Andreas family_with_children ch
9
Annehmen Aufenthalt
Pros:

Freundliches Personal und die Sauberkeit ist tadellos.

Cons:

Fehlt ein gutes Licht im Zimmer.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
T
Tazeen extended_group gb
10
Everyone was lovely
Pros:

Location, staff and facilities

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee