Located in Hyde Park, Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet, a cozy bar and restaurant. Connect to free in-room WiFi, unwind at the business center or grab something from the vending machine. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Cavendish Street / Kirkstall Road, Leeds, England, LS3 1LT
What's nearby
University of Leeds - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Canal Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Leeds Beckett University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Leeds City Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
O2 Academy Leeds - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 35 min drive
Headingley Station - 5 min drive
Leeds Station - 19 min walk
Burley Park Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
The Highland Laddie - 3 min walk
Al-khaleej - 10 min walk
Haftsin Restaurant - 4 min walk
Kirkstall Brewery - 4 min walk
The Fox & Newt - 5 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of University of Leeds. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Great Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
112 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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.
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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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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 13 per day)
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Working away
Business centre
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (355 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Bike parking
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
Uses some LED lighting
Comprehensive food waste policy
Waste recycling policy
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
Uses some LED lighting
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
The Great Room – This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and light fare.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in the FuturePlus and Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – programmes that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 13 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG 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 Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 13 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Great Room.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG is in Hyde Park, a short 6-minute walk from University of Leeds and 14 minutes' walk from Leeds General Infirmary.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre by IHG Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fresh, and with plenty of options. (44 reviews)
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Verified
8/10 Very good
19 Apr 2026
The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant, Natasha at reception is a credit to the hotel with her professional, friendly and helpful approach. The rooms were spacious, clean and well served for our stay. Parking was right outside, the bar area was pleasant.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2026
Really friendly staff, great room.
Katharina
Katharina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Mar 2026
A great stay, ideally located for Elland Road. Polite and friendly staff. Room was clean and well equipped. Good choices for breakfast.
The breakfast is always fresh and the parking area is always safe and quiet.
Ayinde
Ayinde, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Jan 2026
Clean room convenient location and pleasant polite professional staff.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2025
Great selection for breakfast, very friendly staff, spotless rooms.
Rod
Rod, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Dec 2025
Lovely room and helpful staff
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Harry was great at the Holiday Inn and helpful and professional. Hotel was clean and bed was comfy and the breakfast was great.
Henok
Henok, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2026
The room is spotless and staff are very courteous
Ayinde
Ayinde, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2025
Courtesy of staff, clean and comfortable room
Twyla
Twyla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Staff were great!
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Feb 2026
We received a friendly check in.
Nice room on top floor and very quiet with Leeds skyline views.
Breakfast included was hot and adequate.
Slightly outside city center with 10 min walk.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Nov 2025
Friendly staff, spotless room
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Nice room. Very friendly staff on reception. I really enjoyed my stay
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2025
The room was clean, staff were really helpful any friendly. Will definitely stay there again.
Ales
Ales, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Staff were nice, room was well kept and cleaned.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Lovely and clean, staff were great and the breakfast was fresh and tasty with plenty of options
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Clean and spacious room
Staff were polite and efficient
Breakfast buffet was well maintained and hot food was hot
kevin
kevin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
Staff on arrival were so understanding when a family emergency prevented us from occupying both rooms we had booked, definitely went above and beyond my expectations and would use holiday inn again as a result.
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2025
Very kind staff and good breakfast.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2025
Wonderful very friendly staff. Great breakfast buffet. Would stay again.
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Sept 2025
Good size room, comfortable bed, helpful staff and large car park
Dominic
Dominic, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
Great value for money . Excellent customer service.