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Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Leicester

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Executive Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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129 Saint Nicholas Circle, Leicester, England, LE1 5LX
  • Place, De Montfort University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Highcross Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Leicester Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Super)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Stocked Minibar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stocked Minibar)

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Bedroom (Super)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Leicester

Heart of Leicester.With a stay at this Leicester hotel, you'll be steps from Jewry Wall and Statue of Richard III. St. Nicholas Church and Guru Nanak Gurdwara are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Jewry Wall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • De Montfort University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highcross Shopping Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leicester Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Curve Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Leicester Station - 18 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The High Cross - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Bay - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Leicester
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 6 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5468 square feet (508 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG.

This 4-star Leicester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 194 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 5468 sq ft of conference space
  • 508 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1960
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG offers 194 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 15 per night); discounts available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 3:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Leicester
Holiday Inn Leicester
Leicester Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Leicester Hotel Leicester
Holiday Inn Leicester Hotel
Holiday Inn Leicester
Leicester By Ihg Leicester
Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Leicester an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG Leicester
Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG Hotel Leicester

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG is 23.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $101, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo Leicester (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG is home to Open Lobby, which features international cuisine and light fare.

Does Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG to downtown Leicester?

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Leicester.

Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, clean room, lovely staff, yummy breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay , staff polite as always and rooms so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good nice clean room plenty of breakfast choice Bar prices a bit on the expensive side but overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arpana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were welcoming and room was as expected, nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and really looked after us for the duration of the visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly & helpful, especially the front desk staff. The room was big and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and the best breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front reception staff were friendly on arrival and incredibly helpful when something precious was left in our room. Breakfast was also really well stocked and managed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice food and clean rooms , what more can you need !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice large comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room's. Very clean and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, staff, breakfast all excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sanket

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really good stay at Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG. Ewa was extremely helpful in sorting out our parking issue and made us feel very welcome during our one-day stay. We were a group of six adults, and everyone really liked the hospitality and overall experience. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, the receptionistvwas nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mahila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and clean bathroom was very spacious and clean aswell,staff very polite breakfast was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy. Very friendly and helpful. The beds were soft, clean and warm. The only downside was the pillows were to firm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nehal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms. Helpful staff and well stocked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great stay, hotel staff very friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a clean and well presented hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, staff and food great. 5 night stay for work spoiled by very loud bloke in next room having a 24 hour domestic with his Mrs. Unfortunately as there was one of those adjoining doors between our room (which was obvs locked) it sounded like they were stood on my room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely hotel. Great breakfast and food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great size room with 2 double beds. Clean and very relaxing space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Talaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cant fault anything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025