Premier Inn Leicester

Leicester is a city in the East Midlands of England, located roughly 100 miles north-west of London.

Most recently, Leicester became famous for the discovery of the remains of King Richard III in a city car park, before he was transferred to the city’s cathedral. This diverse, multicultural city is home to the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India, as well as the UK’s second largest Caribbean Carnival. Leicester boasts Europe’s largest outdoor, covered market, and is the birthplace of Walker’s crisps; as a result, it’s home to the largest crisp production plant in the world.

With a population of over 300,000 people, Leicester takes the place of being the 10th largest city in the UK and the largest city in the East Midlands. The metropolitan area covers 290 square miles, while the city centre is just over 28 square miles.

Leicester is pronounced ‘Lester’, which can be confusing for some visitors.  The name comes from various spellings and forms of ‘Legro Ceaster’, meaning a former Roman camp on the River Legro, which is now the River Soar. Over the centuries the name has shifted and changed until it settled into the form we know today.

Leicester is famous for a variety of foods, including the traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie, Stilton cheese and a vibrant selection of Indian cuisine.

Leicester is about 100 miles from London, and the train journey typically takes around an hour and 15 minutes from London St Pancras International.

A pint in Leicester costs £3.66 on average, according to a 2020 study. 

Leicester railway station offers transfers in and out of the city, while the two bus stations (Haymarket and St Margaret’s) provide journeys both locally and further afield. There are three Park & Ride hubs for drivers and East Midlands Airport provides a gateway to the skies.

Leicester offers plenty of family-friendly attractions for kids, including the National Space Centre, Abbey Park, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and interactive exhibits at the King Richard III Visitor Centre.

Yes, Leicester is a walkable city with pedestrian-friendly streets, with key attractions, shops and restaurants all within easy walking distance.

Start your day at the King Richard III Visitor Centre, explore Leicester Cathedral, enjoy lunch at the Market, visit the National Space Centre and unwind at Abbey Park.

Yes, Leicester has a lively nightlife with a range of pubs, bars, live music venues and clubs, especially around the city centre and areas like Braunstone Gate.

Absolutely! Leicester offers historic landmarks, museums, shopping districts, cultural festivals and green spaces—plenty to explore for all ages.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.