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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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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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

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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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
(12 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Leicester

Highcross Shopping Centre is within a 5-minute walk of Novotel Leicester while other popular sites like De Montfort University are within a 15-minute stroll. This 4-star hotel has 154 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

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
  • King Power Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Leicester

Hotel with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Highcross Shopping Centre
Guests of Novotel Leicester enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Self parking is offered for GBP 10.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a terrace, a banquet hall, and a water dispenser.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include safes, phones, and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 19.95 for adults and GBP 19.95 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 19.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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 a free cancellation option available at Novotel Leicester?

Novotel Leicester offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Novotel Leicester?

This hotel is located in Leicester, just steps from Highcross Shopping Centre and Jewry Wall, and within a short walk of Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower. You'll also find Haymarket Shopping Centre and Leicester Town Hall less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Novotel Leicester?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 10.00 per night. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Novotel Leicester feature a casino on the premises?

No, Novotel Leicester doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Leicester?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Novotel Leicester?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and private dining.

Does Novotel Leicester have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Novotel Leicester have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Novotel Leicester serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at NineB Restaurant & Bar.

Does Novotel Leicester allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Novotel Leicester though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Leicester?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Novotel Leicester?

The closest major airport to Novotel Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is 19.3 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nottingham (NQT), which is located 25.2 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Leicester?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Leicester.

Novotel Leicester Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 964 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

Dorcas

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

Best experience.

I had the pleasure of staying at Novotel on 26th September to the 29th September, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. I booked a Standard room with a sofa bed which was both spacious and tastefully decorated, offering the perfect blend of comfort and luxury. The standout features of my stay included buffet breakfast which truly elevated the overall experience. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that all my needs were met promptly and professionally. The amenities provided were top-notch, and the cleanliness of the hotel was impeccable. I particularly appreciated the attention to detail in both the room and the shared spaces. Overall, I would rate my stay 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend Novotel to anyone looking for a memorable and comfortable stay with family. I look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was lovely. No fault at all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

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

10/10 Excellent

bibi

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyriakos, London

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

Ciaran

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

Great stay!

Great stay. Location was ideal as it was right in the centre and a 2 minute walk to the shopping centre. The room was clean and modern. Staff all very friendly and the midday check out was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Essan

Traveled with family
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

Deepa, Gidea Park

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

8/10 Good

Harsha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs D K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
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

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

Mandeep

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Perfect location, clean and modern.

Easy and quick check-in. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Car park pass sorted immediately (a few minutes walk away). Free drink for signing up to loyalty scheme. Room - lovely and modern. Mini fridge and tea/coffee plus kettle etc. Didn’t try food in the restaurant as had this booked to do. Very close to town, RIII Visitors Centre and Highcross Shopping Centre. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great value for money. Bedroom was lovely and clean and had good variety of useful equipment. Air conditioning/heating was a bonus. Breakfast is fantastic, recommend booking that to your stay! All of the staff are super friendly and very helpful. Definitely recommend staying here 5 stars! Thank you for having us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipak, Northolt

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

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025