We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Leicestershire, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Delightful property. Historic property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. An impressive venue in south Leicestershire, Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre is a 19th-century country house which retains its Victorian charm. With a 540-seat lakeside theatre in the extensive grounds, Kilworth House Hotel also has 2 high-quality restaurants and on-site beauty treatment rooms. Elegant rooms have en suite facilities with shower and bath, with bathrobes and complementary toiletries supplied. All have a TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities, and enjoy stunning views of the grounds. The ornate Wordsworth restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes and offers high-quality dining in its chandelier-lit dining room. The more informal Orangery features a beautiful glass ceiling and offers cooked and continental breakfast as well as afternoon tea and a full dinner menu. Kilworth House lies around 11 miles from Rugby and 9 miles from Market Harborough. Leicester and Northampton are both within a 30-minute drive.Show full description
I think this is one of the most beautiful, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Leicestershire! And it is the most popular small luxury hotel in Leicestershire, among couples.
Charming. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Built in 1863, this Grade II listed building features a stylish restaurant and en suite accommodation just a few metres from a tributary of the River Welland. It offers 10 en-suite rooms which are all situated on the first floor. The Nevill Arms offers real cask ales, good pub food and traditional Sunday lunches. To the rear of the property is an open terrace, perfect for outdoor dining. Sit at a picnic table by the river bank overlooking the village green and stream. There is a separate conservatory for private functions. The inn underwent extensive work during 2007 but retains its original character and features, including the large, studded oak door, the oak-beamed ceilings, the stone inglenook fireplace and leaded stone mullion windows.Show full description
This is one of the most CHARMING small hotels in Leicestershire. It also has a highly rated breakfast and great affordability.
Elegant. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. The Manor House at Quorn has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Loughborough. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is situated 16 km from Belgrave Road. Leicester Railway Station is 18 km from the hotel, while De Montfort University is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands, 18 km from The Manor House at Quorn, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Highly elegant. Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Set amid parkland with its illustrious history and contemporary renovation, Winstanley House is the place to be. As a boutique hotel, luxury venue and home to Black Iron, a contemporary British steakhouse and restaurant, we enjoy welcoming guests through our doors to create memories they’ll never forget. Our ballrooms and kitchens are able to entertain over 500 guests, and our 19 rooms offer luxurious stays after busy days. The venue is a Grade II Listed Georgian house located just outside of Leicester City Centre with 19 stunning bedrooms, two elegant ballrooms, a modern British restaurant, private dining room and beautiful terraces all set in 168 acres of rolling public parkland. Rooms are located in to two areas, the original Georgian manor where rooms are accessed via the grand staircase; and the converted coach house offering access by both lift and stairs. Please advise the hotel in advance if you require lift access. Please note that only brides who have their weddings at Winstanley house are permitted to enter the building in bridal wear. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The rooms at Winstanley House have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation also offers a terrace with a covered area providing shade from both sun and showers, perfect for alfresco drinks with friends. You will find the hotel situated in Leicester, 3.3 km from De Montfort and Leicester University, while Belgrave Road is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 25 km from the hotel. Access is gained by driving through Braunstone park to find the hotel hidden at its centre.Show full description
This might be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Leicestershire.
Romantic. Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. Nestled close to the shores of Rutland Water, just 5 minutes’ drive from Oakham and a 50-minute drive from Leicester. This former farmhouse is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Rutland countryside and offers free WiFi, free parking. The Barnsdale is a privately owned hotel in Rutland, the smallest county in England. It is 5.6 km from the historic town of Oakham and 35 km from Leicester. All of the 46 en-suite bedrooms are individually furnished and offer views of over the surrounding countryside or the picturesque courtyard. Each bedroom also features free WiFi, TVs with digital channels and a range of Signet Toiletries. The rooms have Freeview digital TVs , tea/coffee The Barnsdale offers a full cooked English breakfast each morning. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are made using local, seasonal food.Show full description
One of the most ROMANTIC hotels in Leicestershire. It also has outstanding views.
Very stylish. Historic. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Situated in Leicester, 1.4 km from Leicester Railway Station, St Martins Lodge features views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from De Montfort University, and within 500 metres of the city centre. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. St Martins Lodge features some rooms with garden views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Belgrave Road is 2 km from the accommodation, while University of Leicester is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 30 km from St Martins Lodge.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most WELL DESIGNED small luxury hotel in Leicestershire. It also has super comfortable beds.
Historic. Great breakfast. Great value. This 16th-century coaching inn in the centre of Market Harborough has 2 restaurants and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Three Swans is 3.5 miles from Foxton Locks. Rockingham Castle is about 20 minutes' drive away, and Rockingham Speedway is about 13 miles from The Three Swans. The Eatery serves a fine-dining menu, cocktails and al fresco dining in the property's courtyard during the summer months, and also serves freshly prepared and cooked pizzas in its outdoor pizza oven. The Three Swans offers free parking and has easy roads links to the M1 and A14. Market Harborough Train Station has direct trains to London and Sheffield. There are 8 conference rooms at the Three Swans, and it is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, and can cater for wedding requirements.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful.Opened March 2021. Situated in Kibworth Harcourt, 14 km from University of Leicester, Bridge House Barn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, each room has a terrace with a garden view. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At Bridge House Barn all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kibworth Harcourt, like hiking and cycling. Leicester Railway Station is 14 km from Bridge House Barn, while De Montfort University is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 45 km from the hotel.Show full description
The most RELAXING small luxury hotel in Leicestershire.
Nice style. Charming. Lovely interior design.Opened March 2022. Well located in Leicester, Hotel Brooklyn Leicester provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy American and British dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Popular points of interest near Hotel Brooklyn Leicester include University of Leicester, De Montfort University and Leicester Railway Station. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 36 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Popular among couples.Opened August 2022. Set in Oakham, 34 km from Leicester Railway Station, The Kings Arms Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 35 km from University of Leicester, 36 km from De Montfort University and 41 km from Kelmarsh Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 35 km from Belgrave Road. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rockingham Castle is 15 km from The Kings Arms Inn, while Burghley House is 21 km away. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 66 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great location. Good breakfast. In the heart of Leicester, this elegant Victorian townhouse is less than 500 metres from the railway station. The family-run boutique-style hotel offers free parking, stylish en-suite rooms, and unlimited free WiFi. The Belmont has been a hotel since 1934. Situated in a quiet, leafy conservation area, it is only a few minutes walk from the very heart of the city centre and both university campuses. The hotel is also within easy reach of junction 21 of the M1 and the M69 motorways. The hotel has 74 bedrooms, varying in style from modern to traditional. David Ferguson's at The Belmont Restaurant offers good food and service in stylish surroundings. With a more casual atmosphere, Jamie's Bar serves light bites and coffees, as well as a range of cocktails. The Belmont also boasts facilities for functions for up to 175 people.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island and Conference Venue is a unique modern hotel set in lovely rolling countryside, just 13.2 miles from Coventry, 22.2 miles from Warwick and 31.6 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The 362 spacious bedrooms all feature the Dream bed. The Marco Pierre White restaurant has a menu that features modern classics. Breakfast is available daily. The Bar and Grill at Leonardo's offers all-day dining with an extensive grill section alongside burgers, pizzas, salads, sandwiches. Leonardo Hotel serves illy coffee – illy is an iconic, family run, Italian coffee brand. The leisure club features a full gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. For business guests, there are 26 meetings rooms, a large function room and a new dedicated training suite, self-contained training rooms that can hired collectively or individually. Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island is located 15 miles from Leicester, and 30 miles from Birmingham. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, which is just 22.4 miles from the property.Show full description
Located at East Midlands Airport, this brand new Radisson Blu Hotel features a state-of-the-art leisure club, a stylish restaurant and free high-speed WiFi. The M1 motorway is just 5 minutes’ drive away. With free Wi-Fi, the chic bedrooms each have a 38-inch flat-screen TV with on-demand movies. All rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport feature air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can relax in the sauna and steam room. The hotel also features a fully equipped fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. Runway Brasserie serves international cuisine in contemporary surroundings. The bar offers light meals and snacks, and 24-hour room service is available. Hearty cooked breakfasts are served daily. Just 1 mile from the airport terminal building, Radisson Blu East Midlands Hotel is within a 20-minute drive of Derby and Nottingham.Show full description
Comfortable beds. At the entrance to East Midlands Airport, the 4-star Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport - Formerly Jurys Inn, offers free WiFi, a range of accommodation and parking options only a 5-minute walk from the terminal. Derby, Leicester and Nottingham are within 15-30 minutes’ drive. Guests staying at Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport can enjoy free use of the leisure facilities including the pool, gym, sauna and steam room. The air-conditioned rooms offer an en-suite bathroom, a Dream bed and triple-glazed windows. Guests can also benefit from a work desk, trouser press and free tea/coffee making facilities. The Bar and Grill at Leonardo's offers all-day dining with an extensive grill section alongside burgers, pizzas, salads, sandwiches. Leonardo Hotel serves illy coffee – illy is an iconic, family run, Italian coffee brand. Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport is easily accessible from the M1, M42 and A50.Show full description
This Marriott hotel is in a quiet setting just minutes from the M1. Enjoy air-conditioned, stylish and smoke-free guest rooms .Each suites feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV, ergonomic work station, and luxury bedding. Executive level rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi as well as access to an exclusive guest lounge. Market Kitchen, our signature restaurant offers a menu packed full of wholesome and culturally inspired dishes from around the world. Enjoy a range of superfood salads, pasta dishes, gourmet burgers, artisan meats and desserts. Visit Market Kitchen Bar & Lounge for a range of craft beers, cocktails, wine & spirits and a selection of light meals or shareable platters.Show full description
Just a 5-minute drive from East Midlands Airport, this Hilton hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. The spacious rooms have soundproofed windows, work desks and 32-inch TVs. Living Well Health Club has an indoor pool, sauna, a steam room and a whirlpool spa. Massages and treatments are available at the beauty salon in Hilton East Midlands. Pavilion Restaurant offers breakfast daily. Whisk + Ladle Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining with its international menu and its contemporary, modern and stylish décor. Nottingham and Derby are 12 miles away. Alton Towers theme park is within a 45-minute drive of Hilton East Midlands Airport.Show full description
Great location. Conveniently situated in Leicester, Novotel Leicester provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel each room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests at Novotel Leicester can enjoy a Full English breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near Novotel Leicester include Belgrave Road, De Montfort University and St Martins House Conference Centre. The nearest airport is East Midlands, 33 km from the hotel.Show full description
Just 10 minutes from the city centre and the M1/M69 junction 21, the Holiday Inn - Leicester - Wigston offers modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The Holiday Inn - Leicester - Wigston has en suite bedrooms with bathtub, shower and hairdryer and they also come with a TV with satellite channels, a desk and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can dine at the in-house restaurant which offers a wide selection of dishes in the a la carte menu, hot and cold beverage and tasty meals throughout the day. Sunday lunches are also available. At the Holiday Inn - Leicester - Wigston, there is a fine choice of air-conditioned conference and banqueting suites, that can welcome up to 500 guests.Show full description
Great value. Great location. Popular among women. The Holiday Inn Leicester City is located in the heart of Leicester city centre and offers spacious rooms, a bar and a restaurant where children eat for free. Complimentary standard WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The hotel lobby also offers guests the option to eat, drink, work and relax. The Holiday Inn is located just 1 mile from the Leicester Train Station, even less from Leicester Bus Station and The M1 Junction is only 3 miles away. Local attractions include King Power Stadium and Leicester Tigers. The National Space Centre, Conkers and Twycross Zoo. The Holiday Inn Leicester is also conveniently located to both Demontfort University and University of Leicester. Up to two children under 12 eat for free when staying with a full paying adult per meal. The Kids Eat Free offer is limited to up to four (4) children per dining family, per meal OR up to two (2) children per parent, per meal.Show full description
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