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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Leicester

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Leicester

Visiting Leicester, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Leicester, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Leicester based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Leicester for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Leicester before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Leicester for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Leicester for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston By IHG

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Leicester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Located at 299 Leicester Road, Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston By IHG has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Novotel Leicester

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Novotel Leicester which has nice rooms starting at $89. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Great Central Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Holiday Inn Leicester By IHG

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Holiday Inn Leicester By IHG to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $84. We loved that is has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 129 St. Nicholas Circle. You'll also find parking, laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Belmont Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Leicester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $80, The Belmont Hotel, at 20 De Montfort Street provides room service, a casino, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Voco Leicester By IHG

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Voco Leicester By IHG has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $73 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 101 Welford Road. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Leicester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection is 8.40 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $76, and it's located at Granby Street, 73. We also love the laundry services, laundry facilities, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and breakfast in the room which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Badgers Mount Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Badgers Mount Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $88. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and golf, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 6 Station Road. Only 14.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, and breakfast in the room at this convenient hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Leicester Marriott Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Leicester
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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Leicester Marriott Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $90 (before taxes). It's located at Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.4 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Sketchley Lane, Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $89 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and a child pool which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 20.4 km from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Castle Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Castle Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection which has nice rooms starting at $74. Offering a restaurant, a bar, golf, free parking, and family rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Main Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 6.5 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Birmingham, Cheltenham, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Nottingham.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Birmingham, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Birmingham, Best Luxury Hotels in Birmingham, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Birmingham, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Birmingham, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Birmingham, Best Hotels for One Week in Birmingham, Best Hotels for One Night in Birmingham, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Birmingham, Best Party Hotels in Birmingham, or Best Business Hotels in Birmingham.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Leicester?

Leicester Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$87

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Leicester, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Leicester, UK based on data from 16 hotels is an affordable $87. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Leicester.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $91
  • 3-star hotels: $77


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