Places to stay in Leicester

Great Central Square

Novotel can anchor a city-centre break with a visit to the Old Town and time for shops. Think of it as a base to return to between activities, rather than an invitation to fit every Leicester attraction into one day.

Good for: Visitors combining history, browsing and city dining.

Before you choose: The car park has its own Great Central Street address. Use that arrival instruction instead of assuming the hotel’s front door is the vehicle entrance.

Welford Road

voco is the comparison when rugby or the southern side of the city is central to the trip. A suite may add something to a celebration, but only if your schedule leaves time to use its extras.

Good for: Sporting weekends and visitors choosing a specific suite.

Before you choose: Check the fixture calendar and arrival plan. Limited parking must be booked, and a matchday setting should not be treated as a promise of a quiet evening.

Old Town or an outing beyond the centre

The Richard III story and cathedral can shape a central history day. The National Space Centre is a separate outing, so choose it deliberately rather than adding it at the end of an already full plan.

Good for: Families and mixed-interest groups choosing one main theme.

Before you choose: Allow for the actual route from your hotel and any timed admission. A city-centre address does not put every attraction outside the door.

ROMANTIC BREAKS

Build the evening around your interests

A historical visit followed by dinner works differently from a sporting occasion followed by time in a suite. Decide which matters most before paying attention to extras such as a terrace.

FAMILY BREAKS

Check sofa beds and the outing separately

Novotel’s additional sofa beds are intended for children. Agree the family layout first, then choose a main attraction that leaves enough time for meals and a return to the room.