Holiday Inn - Leicester - Wigston by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.1 (2391 reviews)
299 Leicester Road , Leicester , GB
+44 116 288 6161

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Very clean and well-appointed rooms
Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice
Convenient location (near M1)
Modern rooms and good value for many guests
Cons:
Unexpected £7/night parking charge and payment issues
Bar uninviting and expensive
Gym sparse and some amenities (soap/shower gel) criticized
Occasional noisy rooms and small parking spaces
One report of an uncomfortable bed; some slow check-in experiences

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Consistently praised — rooms described as very clean and spotless, with daily housekeeping; occasional notes of scruffy edges and one report of an uncomfortable bed.
Service
8.6
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (specific praise for receptionist 'Jaz'); generally professional service though a few guests noted slow check-in on arrival.
Location
8.4
Good location (near the M1 and convenient for travel) and appreciated by many, but limited amenities within walking distance and some comments about small parking spaces and nighttime noise.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms described as modern, well appointed and spacious for most guests; isolated complaints about an uncomfortable bed and a noisy room (room 101).
Amenities
7.3
Mixed experience — breakfast facilities strong, but gym described as sparse, bar uninviting/expensive, toiletries (soap/shower gel) criticised, and parking facilities/charges a recurring negative.
Value for Money
7
Many guests said the hotel offered good value, but repeated and unexpected £7/night parking charge and a payment/booking issue significantly lowered perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast widely praised as excellent with plenty of choice; bar received negative feedback for comfort and pricing.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall enjoyable stays with friendly staff, clean modern rooms and good breakfast; main detractors are parking charges and a few amenity/comfort issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:16

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Free Wi-Fi and Parking
The Holiday Inn - Leicester - Wigston provides contemporary rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and private parking, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Dining Excellence and Culinary Delights
Indulge in a variety of delectable dishes at the on-site restaurant, offering a diverse a la carte menu and refreshing beverages. Don't forget to savor the delicious Sunday lunches during your stay.

Versatile Event Spaces for Memorable Occasions
With spacious and air-conditioned conference and banqueting suites that can accommodate up to 500 attendees, the Holiday Inn - Leicester - Wigston is the perfect venue for hosting successful events and gatherings.

Experience convenience, comfort, and exceptional service at the Holiday Inn - Leicester - Wigston. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £20 per pet, per night applies.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: BHX

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2391 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
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2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Jade • family_with_children • gb
10
Great stay at Holiday Inn Wigston
Pros:

Great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely, many options to choose from, room was very clean and tidy. Good value for money!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and room was very clean. Also the work area in reception was very handy.

Cons:

The bar is not comfortable or enticing in the evening and there is very little else around in walking distance.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Rahman • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Andy Bridges • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
10
Location good. Great staff experience
Pros:

Great location. As a female travelling alone. Staff were great. Didn’t shout room number out. Which was a big plus. Credit to the staff

Cons:

Parking spaces a bit small

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gg
8
Clean modern hotel, good value for money
Pros:

Nice and clean/modern with a well thought out and spacious room

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Ashvin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Chester • couple • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • ie
2
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great stay everything easy
Pros:

Friendly welcome
Easy parking

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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PETER • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lawrance • couple • gb
9
Hotel facilities good. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast just what we wanted.
Pros:

Well appointed room. Very good breakfast with plenty of choice.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Yamikani • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Amandeep • couple • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • gb
7
Pros:

lovely staff clean room

Cons:

sadly the bed wasn’t comfy

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Nice tidy room , breakfast was quite untasteful . Bar prices are expensive.
Pros:

Room was very nice

Cons:

I don’t agree with charging me £7 to park when I’m already paying to stay there .

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Shanae • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee