Hotels near Leicester Athena, Leicester

A modern Leicester hotel near the city centre with an open lobby, meeting facilities and spacious bedrooms. Holiday Inn® Leicester hotel is located near the Highcross shopping centre and is a five minute walk from attractions such as the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Leicester Cathedral. The hotel is a 10-minute taxi ride from Leicester train station. The M1 motorway is 15 minutes drive away, and there is an NCP car park next to the hotel. The National Space Centre is a six-minute drive from the hotel. Sports fans are 10 minutes drive from Leicester Tigers rugby matches at Welford Road Stadium and the King Power Stadium, home of Leicester City FC. The striking, contemporary Curve Theatre hosts performing arts and is 15 minutes walk from the hotel. The hotel is also in close proximity to De Montfort University and the University of Leicester. The hotel's flexible spaces, from boardrooms to an event suite can host meetings and functions for up to 300 people. There's free standard Wi-Fi throughout, audio-visual equipment and catering are available.

A modern hotel next door to King Power Stadium, home to Leicester City Football Club, with free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast included Holiday Inn Express® Leicester City hotel is five minutes' drive from the city centre. There are direct trains to London from Leicester station, less than two miles away. The M1 and M69 motorways are both within 15 minutes' drive, and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is half an hour away by car. You can host a meeting in the hotel's three modern conference rooms, which have space for up to 40 people. The hotel is less than a mile from both the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, and walking distance from many important city-centre businesses. Head to the international racing circuit, Silverstone, in just 45 minutes. If you prefer history, the King Richard III Visitor Centre is five minutes' drive away. For another educational adventure, take the kids to the National Space Centre, 10 minutes by car from the hotel. Highcross Shopping Centre, just over a mile away, has more than 100 stores and a 12-screen cinema. Sit down in the morning to the free Express Start Breakfast buffet, with scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, beans, and sausages, plus continental items. There's a bar attached to the hotel, and you can relax after a day of meetings with a cool beer in the modern bar.

The Ramada Encore Leicester City Centre is a superb stylish hotel in Leicester within easy walking distance to the train station and city centre. The striking, contemporary hotel is next to the Curve theatre and is certain to be a popular choice. With spacious modern bedrooms, all with a walk in shower, the rooms have a modern and clean feel with everything you need, whether you are visiting for business or leisure. On the ground floor is a bar and bistro restaurant opening on to Halford Street. Food and drink will be served all day ranging from paninis and sandwiches to pasta dishes and steaks and Julius Meinl is served at the bar. A modern and open area with two flat screen TVs and lounge to relax in. The Ramada Encore Hotel Leicester City Centre will be a great base for your stay in Leicester with good road and airport links and central for exploring central England. With inspirational shopping in Leicesters transformed city centre and also boasting Europes largest open air covered market, there is also museums, Curve theatre, and gallerys to visit as well as the Great Central Railway steam train. For sightseeing there is Melton Mowbray and Bosworth nearby, with Belvoir and Ashby de la Zouch Castles making the perfect choice for a day out for all the family. If you are a car racing fan then the Donnington Grand Prix Collection is a must see for all enthusiasts. The Ramada Encore Hotel Leicester City Centre offers free Wi-Fi Internet Access and hard-wired internet access. NCP car parking is available approximately 30 yards away with concessionary charges for guests at Ramada Encore Leicester. Alternatively, the hotel has a limited number of exclusive parking spaces available underneath the hotel, charged at 20 pounds Sterling per day. Please contact the hotel directly to book these, subject to availability.