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Premier Inn Leicester City Centre hotel

4-star Premier Inn Leicester City Centre offers modern ensuite rooms, free WiFi, an on-site bar, and easy access to Leicester attractions and transport.

St. Georges Tower, 1A St Georges Way, Leicester LE1 1AA, United Kingdom View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 1953 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Paid parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Insight from recent stays

Guests appreciate the convenient location, helpful staff, and comfortable rooms, while noting some minor maintenance issues and lift access procedures.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, attentive, and helpful staff who enhance the guest experience
  • Convenient location near Leicester railway station and the shopping centre
  • Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms with modern ensuite bathrooms
  • On-site bar and restaurant serving tasty and well-liked meals, especially the cooked English breakfast
  • Quiet rooms that allow for restful stays, even with early check-in options

Worth knowing

  • Lift access requires scanning a key card, which may confuse first-time guests without clear signage
  • Some rooms have minor maintenance issues such as non-opening windows, weak showers, or faulty hairdryers
  • Waiting times for lifts can be longer on upper floors, which may affect convenience
  • Breakfast bookings can occasionally encounter mix-ups with guest names, so providing full names and room numbers helps
  • Staff are responsive and quick to resolve problems when reported during the stay

Best for

  • Visitors seeking affordable, well-located accommodation close to transport links
  • Business travelers needing a quiet, comfortable room and helpful service
  • Guests who prefer convenient on-site dining options in a casual setting
  • LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a welcoming and inclusive environment
  • Those planning to explore nearby attractions such as the National Space Centre and Leicester Cathedral
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About this property

Welcome to Premier Inn Leicester City Centre hotel

Located in a modern building just a two-minute walk from Leicester railway station and seven minutes from the Haymarket Shopping Centre, Premier Inn Leicester City Centre hotel offers budget accommodation with practical facilities. The hotel features modern ensuite rooms designed for comfort and convenience, alongside an on-site bar and restaurant where guests can enjoy meals without needing to venture far. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk, with check-in from 3 pm and check-out until noon. Some guests have noted security measures such as requiring key cards to access lifts, which may take a moment to get used to. Overall, staff receive positive mentions for helpfulness and friendliness, with several reviews highlighting attentive and polite service.

Its location suits visitors looking to explore Leicester’s cultural and historical attractions, including the National Space Centre, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, and Leicester Cathedral—all within easy reach. The area is also welcoming to diverse travelers, being LGBTQ+ friendly. Transportation options make it accessible from nearby major airports including Heathrow and London Stansted.

The hotel appeals to those seeking straightforward accommodation close to transport links and city amenities. While rooms are generally described as spacious and comfortable, some reviews mention minor maintenance issues, such as windows that do not open or occasional noise concerns. The on-site food offerings receive praise, particularly for breakfast and evening meals.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JP
Jai Patel Mar 26, 2026
8.0

Overall a really positive and enjoyable stay with premier inn. One thing that stood out was the requirement of scanning your key card to access the lifts. I personally haven’t seen this before and can appreciate the added security but maybe add a notice outside the lift so people know to have their card out before hand. Unfortunately there were a few issues with the room. The window was broken and wouldn’t open also sockets by all the beds needs to be the bare minimum these days. Other than that I have no complaints and really appreciated everything else. Surprisingly a lot of parking in the basement too.

SL
Sean lane Mar 25, 2026
8.0

Nice hotel, staff were lovely holding my bags for the afternoon until I got my train home. Rooms spacious and warm. I prefer the 1st floor but being on 6 can take time coming down waiting for the lifts. But thats no ones fault.. great location!

LE
Lorna Evans Mar 21, 2026
10

A handy location near to the train station and with parking at a reasonable rate on site too. A short walk to the shopping centre with plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming, going over and above to make our short stay a pleasant, relaxing and enjoyable one. We would definitely recommend it and would happily stay again.

IA
Imtiaz Ahmad Mar 06, 2026
10

I stayed at Premier inn for one night on a business trip. I had very pleasant and peaceful stay. Room was spacious and bathroom was great. Check in staff were very helpful and pleasant. Lady called Brooklyn was extremely polite and helpful. Would stay in this hotel again if I came to Leicester.

CR
Che Ryl Feb 17, 2026
10

So good to be back at this hotel after ten years! The spaces have been renovated since our last stay but the familiar comfort remains. The staff work at the front desk, at the bar, and at the restaurant - and they conduct the tasks wonderfully. I didn't manage to get their names, but they were all great. The hairdryer in our room wasn't working, I brought it to the front desk and handed it to the staff who was in the middle of helping some guests with checking. In less than 5 minutes, she knocked on our hotel door with another hairdryer! Breakfast was hearty and filling. I love cooked English breakfasts and Premier Inn does it so well. We also have dinner there on two nights - I loved the Makhani Chicken especially but everything was delicious! The beds were comfortable. The shower was a little weak and squealed but it worked. A tip for breakfast if you have prebooked it and have a non-'western' name, give your room number and your full name. Don't just give your last name. Our breakfast booking couldn't be found initially because our middle name became our last name.

D
Donnell Jan 31, 2026
8.0

The staff deserve a raise! Went above and beyond and not one member of staff had a frown on their face. Big thanks to Sabrina (the teenage witch)& Basia for being so great at what they do and for providing me with some excellent customer service. Will definitely be back for leisure rather than business. Would be 5 stars but my burger didn’t come with coleslaw and I love coleslaw

SS
susan swaine Jan 18, 2026
10

I just wanted to leave a positive review here and say that I enjoyed my stay. Was greeted by a friendly receptionist who kindly let me check in an hour earlier as my room was ready. I was given room 216 which was perfect.I didn't hear a sound from anywhere.Had a lovely peaceful sleep.The room was cosy.I would be very happy to stay here again. I was worried about the lift working after reading previous reviews,but it worked fine when I was there.

CR
Chelsea Robinson Dec 26, 2025
10

Came to stay for the night due to having an early hospital appointment. Checked in and served all night by Ella. What a lovely young lady. Very smiley and happy even though she appeared to be rushed off of her feet, you wouldn’t have known it. My daughter says “she was very kind and helpful. When we checked in she was very welcoming. I can’t wait to come back” The food in the restaurant came out quickly and was delicious. My daughter really liked it. We will be back again next week for another appointment and will definitely be staying here again. Thanks so much Ella for your kind and bubbly nature.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Premier Inn Leicester City Centre hotel

Leicester, United Kingdom

This budget hotel in a modern building, is a 2-minute walk from Leicester railway station and 7 minutes from the Haymarket Shopping Centre.

  • Leicester 3 min Walk
  • Rutland Street (Stand EK) 6 min Walk
  • Station Street (Stand EG) 3 min Walk
  • Heathrow Airport 2 hr 6 Car · 2 hr 26 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 2 hr 42 Car · 2 hr 23 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 1 hr 55 Car · 2 hr 30 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Leicester. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

National Space Centre 10,600 reviews

National Space Centre

Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5NS, United Kingdom

4.5 · Planetarium
Leicester Cathedral 1,450 reviews

Leicester Cathedral

St Martins House, 2 Peacock Ln, Leicester LE1 5PZ, United Kingdom

4.6 · Cathedral
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 4,575 reviews

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA, United Kingdom

4.5 · Museum
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