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Novotel Leicester

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Highcross Shopping Centre

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Front of property – evening/night
Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
View from room
1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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2 Great Central Street, Leicester, England, LE1 4JS
  • Place, De Montfort University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Curve Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Leicester
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Leicester

Novotel Leicester puts you in the heart of Leicester, within just a 10-minute stroll of Highcross Shopping Centre and De Montfort University. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, NineB Restaurant & Bar, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Leicester hotel include Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre.

What's nearby

  • De Montfort University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Curve Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • King Power Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Space Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Leicester - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Leicester Station - 18 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The High Cross - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wygston's House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Leicester

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Highcross Shopping Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at Novotel Leicester. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Leicester hotel is smoke free.

  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Leicester offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van 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 18.95 for adults and GBP 18.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • NineB Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2019
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 18.95 for adults and from GBP 18.95 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Novotel Leicester Hotel
Novotel Leicester Leicester
Novotel Leicester Hotel Leicester
Novotel Leicester (Opening March 2020)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Leicester?

Novotel Leicester offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Leicester?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Leicester on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$164.81, including 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.

Is parking available at Novotel Leicester?

Yep, Novotel Leicester has an uncovered self car park for GBP 10.00 per night.

Does Novotel Leicester serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is offered weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Leicester?

No, Novotel Leicester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Leicester?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Leicester?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Leicester?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Novotel Leicester Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 885 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Omalia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great for us. Modern room and bathroom with walk in shower and aircon that actually works. Local outside parking right in the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

felix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nik

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

10/10 would stay again

Lovely stay as ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olabode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kadijah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here- the receptionist gave us an early check-in as well which made our stay so much more convenient. Really modern, clean and spacious and centrally located - would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, efficient and speedy service. Room was simple but well-appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a greast overnight stay in a modern, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Aloma

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ademola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good , the breakfast was fantastic, the only hitch is not having a microwave available in the rooms, not helpful in a situation when you have little ones with yourself
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Lovely hotel

Easy check-in. Room very spacious and lovely design. Bed and pillows were very comfy and we had a very good night sleep. Breakfast was good with plenty of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CAROLYN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean, everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sailesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor reception staff. Unhelpful attitude. Customer experience poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in was efficient. However, the room had an issue with the air-conditioning. Therefore it was extremely stuffy in the room and made sleep very uncomfortable. Didn't complain as it was very late by the time we got into our room so just wanted to try and get some rest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025