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The Bell Gate House

3.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Leicester with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Staircase
Double or Twin Room
Interior detail
Room amenity

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Bell Gate House,Leicester, Leicester, England, LE1 3XL
  • Curve Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • De Montfort University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Leicester
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Leicester

The Bell Gate House puts you in the heart of Leicester, steps from Curve Theatre and within a 15-minute stroll of De Montfort University. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Leicester City Centre guest house include Victoria Park and De Montford Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Curve Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • De Montfort University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Leicester - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • King Power Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Space Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Feena Shisha Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curve - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aroma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ale Wagon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Special Shawarma - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bell Gate House

Victorian guesthouse in Leicester with a 24-hour front desk
The Bell Gate House offers its guests a terrace and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. A complete renovation of The Bell Gate House was completed in March 2020.

This Victorian Leicester guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1850
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Bell Gate House offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 29-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Urdu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bell Gate House B&B Leicester
Bell Gate House B&B
Bell Gate House Leicester
Bell Gate House
The Bell Gate House Leicester
The Bell Gate House Guesthouse
The Bell Gate House Guesthouse Leicester

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bell Gate House?

The Bell Gate House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bell Gate House?

No, The Bell Gate House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bell Gate House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bell Gate House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bell Gate House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 94 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonny

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

4/10 Poor

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for one night

Positives: the reception man was nice and the location was very easy to get to. Negatives: the room smelled bad, there was mould in the bathroom, and one of my pillows had mascara on. Additionally, the room was very cold, and the bed was not comfortable. Unfortunately the people in the room next door were very loud and woke me up at 5am- obviously not the fault of the hotel itself but another reason for a restless night. I don’t think I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure why I was asked for Photo ID when checking in, as it's not yet compulsory to carry any in the UK!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Avoid

I booked this hotel as the description said a few minute walk from the theatre, and also showed the pin on the map being right next to it. Once I’d booked and put the address into maps it was an 11 minute walk which wasn’t too much of an issue but I was annoyed as the location was the reason I chose it. I then messaged the hotel through the app to check I had the right address with no reply. I’d booked the hotel as 1 guest as I was the only person staying that night. Myself and my uncle arrived as he was helping me with luggage. He was hoping to come into the room to just get changed before we headed out… not allowed! We were left with no option but to pay an extra £10 to ‘upgrade’ the room to allow him to do so. The room itself was cold and smelt unpleasant. The bathroom was covered in mould. I didn’t inspect the cleanliness thoroughly as I was in a rush to get ready but did notice a few hairs on the bed and the TV remote was filthy. The bed was 2 singles pushed together and was awful - I felt every spring and had an awful nights sleep. Not helped by the paper thin vertical blinds letting the light in. I didn’t expect anything amazing due to the price but certainly wasn’t expecting this. Thankfully it was only for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Just basic but very nice clean and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget hotel in Leicester city centre.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good quality for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Great all around !

Great all around !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised as a 3-star hotel it is in fact a very basic B&B over a shop. Stair carpet is threadbare and the the whole atmosphere is very rundown. I usually stay at the Premier Inn which is slightly less expensive and of a considerably higher standard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohan

Travelled with partner
It’s alright for one night ,don’t think we would have stayed there more than that
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Hidden Gem!

Good location, really friendly and helpful staff who took a genuine interest in you as a guest. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick Fon

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAUDA

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024