Holiday Inn Leicester City by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (3086 reviews)
129 St Nicholas Circle , Leicester , gb

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

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 3086 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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Vaibhav couple gb
10
Overall a good stay
Pros:

Location was good and staff was helpfull too

Cons:

Na

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Wiktor solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
9
988meerat Family
10
Great service and fantastic experience
Pros:

Whole hotel experience was fantastic. Francisco during breakfast showed great service with a smile friendly staff and great variety of food.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Wendy family_with_children gb
7
Convenient and suited purpose.
Pros:

Bed not particularly comfortable.
Daytime staff were very friendly and welcoming.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Helma solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Maciej solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Manjit family_with_children gb
9
Convenient, friendly and pleasant stay right in the middle of city centre
Pros:

Breakfast was perfect: fresh and enough choice

Cons:

bit more lighting in the room; there were different types of lights around the room, but not enough in the main area. I struggled to see the creases while ironing.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Leidy solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nishani family_with_children gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

Helpful staff and comfy rooms

Cons:

Because of the location of the hotel, it can get noisy. Hotel staff were kind enough to move us to a quieter room

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Abayomi solo_traveller ng
8
Pros:

Minimal furniture in the rooms

Cons:

Staff generally good but one or two front desk staff a bit combative. No walk-in shower.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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B118BKdeniser Family
8
Pleasant experience
Pros:

Overall friendly staff. Especially Robert who engaged with us daily. The breakfast was tasty. However we would have appreciated a bit more variation. The bed was comfortable and made well. The hotel is also within walking distance of city center which was very practical for us. Overall pleasant experience.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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Zayed solo_traveller ae
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Babatunde couple gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lewis solo_traveller gb
10
Stephen 63
Pros:

Helpful staff

Cons:

I booked for 1 room but was charged for 2 rooms

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Gianluca solo_traveller ch
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Felicity solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Ajay couple gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lewis solo_traveller gb
10
Stephen 63
Pros:

Helpful staff

Cons:

I booked for 1 room but I was charged for 2 roomsR ZZ

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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singsingsing123 Family Lancaster, Lancaster District, Lancashire, England
8
Always a great friendly stay!
Pros:

This was another stay at St. Nicholas Circle because of the location being a short walk from the city centre and the spacious rooms. The rooms are always clean, although on this visit the housekeeping forgot to attend to our room for a 2 night stay. We requested clean towels, which wasn’t a problem. The staff are very friendly and helpful at such a busy hotel. Breakfast was very nice, with a full menu available. The staff in all areas of the hotel are accommodating and go above and beyond, thank you. We had a great stay for my daughters graduation day!

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor