2 Great Central Street, Leicester, England, LE1 4JS
What's nearby
Highcross Shopping Centre - 3 min walk
De Montfort University - 6 min walk
Curve Theatre - 14 min walk
University of Leicester - 3 min drive
National Space Centre - 4 min drive
Getting around
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 38 min drive
Coventry (CVT) - 40 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 42 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 51 min drive
Sileby Station - 12 min drive
Leicester Station - 18 min walk
Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) - 18 min walk
Restaurants
The High Cross - 3 min walk
Wygston's House Bar & Restaurant - 3 min walk
Queen of Bradgate - 4 min walk
Wagamama - 3 min walk
Nespresso Boutique - 5 min walk
About this property
Novotel Leicester
When visiting Leicester, Novotel Leicester is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and central location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
154 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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
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
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
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
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.95 per person
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per night
Policies
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
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 (7-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, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Novotel Leicester like?
Novotel Leicester is in the heart of Leicester, a short 3-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.
Novotel Leicester Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2025
P
P, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Feb 2025
Restaurant closed at 9pm.
Floyd
Floyd, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Ludmila
Ludmila, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
Naveed
Naveed, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 Jan 2025
Ian
Ian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2025
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Ram
Ram, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2025
Paul
Paul, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Jan 2025
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
All good for a place to lay your head.
Great over all, needed a place to lay our heads for a night and Novotel did the job well.
Everything was clean, warm and comfortable.
Handy having parking just 2 minute walk away at £10 for 24 hours... pretty good these days in the middle if a city.
Only niggle was the tap and sink setup in the bathroom meant you couldn't get much water in the kettle without using one of the small glasses to top it up... a very British problem and caused more giggles than gnashing of teeth!
Free drink at the bar more than made up for it!
Uber was easy and about £5 to Welford Road (Tigers rugby ground)
We'll stay again for sure.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Great hotel, friendly staff who went out of their to help
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2025
Very pleased - thanks.
Really good! Love hotel, very clean and fresh. Fantastic beds. Great service at the bar, easy check in / out. Gym clean and good for hotel gym, 24/7 too. Had to leave 6.30am so didn’t get up have breakfast. Would def go back
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
9 Jan 2025
it was OK
The room did not have good lighting and very small windows, which was very disappointing. Pick and drop off was inconvenient, and staff did not seam to care or know the address to give may car service to pick me up. I was told on more the one occasion to walk around to the back of the building or the side for pick up.
Room service was excellent.
Verified traveller
17-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Mira
Mira, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Charleigh
Charleigh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 Dec 2024
Take a check list to the check in!!!
Hotel was clean and comfortable, however the service from the front desk can be subpar. For example, the check in details for breakfast time etc was not provided and there was sign around that breakfast finishes at 11am, only to get the kids ready and was told breakfast finished at 9.30am. They tried to remedy and provided cold breakfast and beverages but that does not compensate for paying for a service and not being told about the service time by the concierge
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Dec 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
Llewelyn
Llewelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Fantastic hotel in the city centre
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
A very good hotel at a reasonable price.
We had a lovely stay for two nights while visiting relatives in the county. The staff were very nice, knowledgeable and helpful. It might be a good idea for the hotel to add how to find the car park in their information. It is easy to find but for first timers finding bollards across the road before arriving at the hotel is a little confusing. We didn’t eat in the evenings at the hotel but the breakfast choice and quality was excellent.
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
great
Great hotel clean and had everything I needed and right in the middle of the city centre close to shops and places to eat. My only disappointment was the car park the hotel suggested was difficult to find and there were some road closures due to maintenance so couldn`t get to that specific car park so didn`t gain from the hotel discount for parking thee and had to park at the opposite shopping centre car park instead