Holiday Inn Leicester City by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (2929 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 2929 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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Ayisha solo_traveller gb
7
Good location, breakfast. Walking 7 minutes to car park was not good.
Pros:

Clean through out and very good breakfast. Polite restaurant staff.

Cons:

We stayed in room 618 and all through night we had noisy neighbours. Had to report to reception at 2.30pm. So did not feel rested.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
F
F8116HFjohnp Couples
8
Great stay & staff
Pros:

Really enjoyed our stay Excellent room and good breakfast Only disappointment when we wanted an after dinner liquor coffee we were told this was not possible !
Car park is very convenient

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
S
Stephen solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dull and old

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
D
daniel family_with_children gb
8
Not bad
Pros:

Food and rooms

Cons:

Parking charges and car park

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
J
Jonas 2903 extended_group de
9
Ein sehr schönes Hotel im Herzen von Leicester. Perfekt für ein paar Nächte!
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral in der Nähe der High Street in Leicester.

Wir hatten ein sehr schönes Zimmer in einem oberen Stockwerk mit tollem Blick über die Stadt.

Zimmer und Badezimmer sehr gut ausgestattet, sauber und groß.

Man hat sich hier sehr wohlgefühlt, auch wegen dem netten Hotelpersonal.

Gerne wieder :-)

Cons:

Nichts negatives zu berichten!

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
S
Sam family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Khana extended_group gb
9
Comfortable. Great food and amazing staff!
Pros:

The male waiter serving us on dinner 11/5/26 1930pm was very accommodating, polite and professional.

Cons:

The entrance to the hotel isn’t really easy to identify for those who are not familiar with the place

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
K
Kamal Berradi solo_traveller ma
10
Pros:

It was a great experience

Cons:

Large, clean room

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
C
CHRISTOPHER couple gb
7
Lovely weekend with a great breakfast.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Lovely welcoming staff.

Cons:

I didn't like everyone outside the doors smoking when we entered in the evening.

Lift out of order all weekend.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple gb
10
Excellent location and professional, friendly service.
Pros:

Really handy for city centre. Staff very friendly.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
D
Dena family_with_children ro
8
Cons:

Lipsa unei sticle cu apă.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
J
joenurma solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
K
Katherine solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
I
Ireson family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
7
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
G
giulia family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Stanze spaziose, pulizia buona e colazione buonissima è molto rifornita

Cons:

Nullla

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
H
Hudson couple gb
9
Great customer service customer
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic well organised

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
P
Philippa family_with_children gb
10
Definately value for money
Pros:

Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Clean rooms, bed a little high and pillows a bit hard, but we had a good sleep. Food really nice.

Cons:

The cost of Breakfast was a little high especially when you only usually have tea/coffee and toast.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
I
Ikra family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
M
Menaz couple gb
7
Decent
Pros:

Close to the shops

Cons:

Parking was too far with heavy bags there is an ncp right next door would’ve been convenient to park there

2026-05-04 via Nuitee