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Novotel Leicester

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Highcross Shopping Centre

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Novotel Leicester, in the city center, offers a terrace, dry cleaning, an on-site gym, a restaurant for lunch and dinner, and a bar. Free WiFi is standard. The 24-hour front desk's multilingual staff is praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Highcross Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leicester Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • De Montfort University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Curve Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Athena Conference Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wygston's House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Leicester

Upscale hotel near Highcross Shopping Centre
Located close to De Montfort University and Curve Theatre, Novotel Leicester provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, NineB Restaurant & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 154 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 16 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 18.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

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

Is Novotel Leicester pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Leicester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Leicester?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Leicester located?

Located in the heart of Leicester, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Highcross Shopping Centre and De Montfort University. Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are also within 15 minutes. Leicester Station is 18 minutes by foot and Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) is 18 minutes.

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Novotel Leicester Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 931 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 931 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 931 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 931 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 931 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again! Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyriakos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay in Leicester the location is good. Good rooms, clean and parking near by for a discount.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadeeja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Gym was good too. Staff was very friendly. Overall stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room, cleanliness and pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Staff were very friendly - would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in/out . Clean hotel throughout . Rooms still look like new and very quiet .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sudhirkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff are excellent & great service & helpful too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and comfy rooms, bed was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice room and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Essan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night only. Very clean, breakfast was great. Close to all the shops, location was great. Staff were friendly. Overall great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel in a very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel, nice rooms and good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very professional and accommodation was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you stayed hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, friendly, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My go to hotel in Leicester, friendly check in, lovely bar area and super clean rooms every time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was short but really enjoyed the calm atmosphere our room provided after a long day. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Wilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was nice. Enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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