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Novotel Leicester

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Highcross Shopping Centre

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In the heart of Leicester, Novotel Leicester offers an upscale stay with a charming terrace and dry cleaning services. Unwind in the on-site gym, grab a drink at the bar or indulge in lunch and dinner at the restaurant. With free WiFi, 24-hour front desk assistance and multilingual staff have left previous guests praising their helpful nature.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
The current price is £77
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
2 Great Central Street, Leicester, England, LE1 4JS

What's nearby

  • Highcross Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leicester Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • De Montfort University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Curve Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Athena Conference Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 36 min drive
  • Coventry (CVT) - 42 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 47 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 58 min drive
  • Leicester Narborough Station - 10 min drive
  • Leicester Station - 18 min walk
  • Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Esquires Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The High Cross - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nespresso Boutique - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turtle Bay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Leicester

When you stay at Novotel Leicester, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of De Montfort University and Highcross Shopping Centre. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at NineB Restaurant & Bar, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children aged 16 and younger eat free breakfast
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 2019
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

NineB Restaurant & Bar – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 19.95 for children

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Novotel Leicester Hotel

Novotel Leicester Leicester

Novotel Leicester Hotel Leicester

Novotel Leicester (Opening March 2020)

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Leicester offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Leicester does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Leicester?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Leicester?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Leicester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Leicester?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo Leicester (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Novotel Leicester and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Leicester?

Yes, NineB Restaurant & Bar offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Leicester like?

Novotel Leicester is in the heart of Leicester, a short 2-minute walk from Highcross Shopping Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Leicester Cathedral. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Reviews

Novotel Leicester Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, fantastic, lovely, and perfect with a wide variety of options. (56 reviews)
  • The property's gym was clean, well-equipped, and available 24/7. (4 reviews)
  • Parking was plentiful, convenient, and reasonably priced, with some options available on-site and nearby. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are modern and clean, excellent location for shops and restaurants. Rooms always well priced , this is our Third stay. Car park is close by, plenty spaces and no issues.
stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was great choice for family of 6. The location is excellent
Sunny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and efficient service checking in and a clean and well maintained building that had everything I needed for a relaxing stay
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was pretty, perfect I will prob book Novotel purely on how perfect the breakfast was!
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always have a great stay here, bar staff really friendly, nice relaxed atmosphere
Sally, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern good sized room, staff were great, breakfast lovely.
KAREN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was my first time at the novotel leicester and was very impressed with the hygiene of my room and the politeness of the staff. Will definitely be staying there again
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room, right at the city center
VB, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great location and great friendly staff.
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Check In process was very quick, efficient and professional which is just what I want! Staff were friendly and helpful and the building was in good condition & clearly is well looked after. The room itself was spacious, with all the essentials, including a minibar sized fridge that I required, a comfortable bed & good shower. All in all I was very happy
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, staff very friendly.
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a good location on the edge of the city centre and is easy to reach by car.
Jane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a clean, modern hotel which felt like a luxury hotel. Everyone on the staff was kind and professional! This is a great hotel!
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central and comfortable. Loved the big tv in the room.
Samuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, clean property.
Abhinav, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean room, bed comfortable and restaurant area looking a lot more like a 5 star
Rupinder, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room very friendly helpful staff, throughout our stay. Very relaxing atmosphere every time we stay here
Jamie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and comfortable. My only issue is that there wasn't a desk/workstation with suitable chair where I could work comfortably.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything very clean, staff good, decent location!
Martin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room. Warm and comfortable. Quiet. Friendly staff. Only niggle no bottled water in fridge and not enough coffee, sugar sachets. Worth the stay though
Anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was really nice staff really nice
Bhavkaran, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Did the job, clean room, breakfast better than expected
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

car park isnt the easiest to find if your not from the area, staff very friendly and rooms were nice and clean. Not sure on all the mirrored surfaces, takes a while to get used to them and the sliding toilet door not sealing makes privacy limited.
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room. Staff very helpful and friendly. Nice breakfast and evening meal.
Katelijne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely find. Very comfortable hotel in the middle of town. Lovely big room. Very friendly staff.
Shilpa, 1-night trip