THE BEST OF BEAUTIFUL HOTELS IN LEICESTERSHIRE

Looking for the most beautiful hotels in Leicestershire for a romantic getaway, countryside escape, or special celebration? From elegant manor houses and historic country estates to stylish boutique retreats, this often-overlooked county is home to some truly stunning places to stay.

Whether you’re planning a relaxing weekend break, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a hotel with character and charm, Leicestershire offers accommodation to suit every style of traveller. Beyond their beautiful interiors and picturesque settings, many of these hotels also provide exceptional dining, luxurious spa facilities, and easy access to the county’s rolling countryside and historic attractions.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up the most beautiful hotels in Leicestershire, showcasing properties that stand out for their design, location, atmosphere, and memorable guest experiences. We have personally visited or stayed at the majority of these hotels to bring you our honest opinions. Whether you prefer a grand country house or a chic boutique stay, these hotels are sure to inspire your next escape.

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Quick Hotel Check at a Glance

Hotel Name	Location	Price Point	Quick Booking Link
The Grand Hotel	Leicester City Centre	££	Turn your Leicester City Centre trip into something special at The Grand Hotel
The Gresham Aparthotel	Leicester City Centre	£/££	Book the Gresham Aparthotel with it’s perfect Leicester city centre location
The City Rooms	Leicester City Centre	££	This small but perfectly formed hotel is perfect for its Georgian aesthetics but modern interiors
St. Martin’s Lodge	Leicester City Centre	££	Solo Visitors or Romantic Couples Breaks, St Martin’s Lodge is the perfect boutique hotel with stunning views over Leicester Cathedral
Villare Hotel	Leicester City Centre	£££	Villare Hotel is a contemporary abode overlooking a green square surrounded by great restaurants
Novotel Leicester	Leicester City Centre	£/££	Great cocktails & restaurant plus fantastic views over the city at Novotel Leicester from their modern rooms
Voco Hotel	Leicester City Centre	£/££	Football or Rugby fans stay at Voco Hotel, with its close proximity to these sporting venues
Winstanley House	Outskirts of Leicester City Centre	££/£££	Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, a celebration, or a relaxing break, Winstanley House is perfect place to unwind
Belmont Hotel	Outskirts of Leicester City Centre	££	Close to the city centre yet located on a leafy, quiet promenade, Belmont Hotel is a great choice
Catthorpe Manor Estate	Leicestershire	££	If you’re searching for charm, character, and exceptional surroundings, Catthorpe Manor Estate sure delivers on all of these.
1820 The Mansion	Leicestershire	££	A stylish small boutique hotel which is great value for money, book 1820 The Mansion
Quorn Country House Hotel	Leicestershire	££	Escape the everyday and wake up surrounded by beautiful gardens, and countryside views. Check availability at Quorn Country Club Hotel
Horseshoe Cottage Farm	Leicestershire	££	Quintessentially English and rural, Check availability at Horseshoe Cottage Farm for a real country village stay
The Three Swans	Leicestershire	££	If small town country pub style Inns then you’ll be talking about The Three Swans long after checkout.
Nevill Arms Inn	Leicestershire	££	Boutique rooms in a pretty Leicestershire Inn at the Neville Arms has all the pretty village vibes and delicious gastro-pub food
The Marriott Leicester	Leicestershire	££/£££	The perfect business hotel located to right on the M1 Motorway exit with an onsite restaurant, gym and pool – The Marriott Leicester
Sysonby Knoll	Leicestershire	£/££	Perfectly located in England’s rural food capital, Melton Mowbray, Sysonby Knoll is a beautifully placed hotel to explore the food scene
Ragdale Hall	Spa Hotel	£££	Escape the everyday and wake up surrounded by beautiful gardens, and zen vibes at Ragdale Hall Hotel & Spa
Stapleford Park	Spa Hotel	£££	Currently closed
Kilworth House Hotel	Spa Hotel	£££	Escape the everyday and wake up surrounded by beautiful gardens, historic architecture, and countryside views. Kilworth House Hotel is the most idyllic Leicestershire stay
Sketchley Grange	Spa Hotel	££	If you love a good spa break, then Sketchley Grange Hotel can offer you just that – inhouse treatments and comfortable rooms

Leicester City Centre Hotels

The Grand Hotel

Built by local architects between 1897 and 1898, the hotel was designed for its sheer luxury including it’s European Renaissance style frontage which resembles a ‘wedding cake’ layer! It was known throughout the country and most prominently in the Midlands as the home of the elite English Society. 

Fast forward to present day, the hotel has seen a £900,000 refurbishment and is now managed by the Ascott Limited under it’s ‘Unlimited Collection’ brand. 

From the moment we stepped into The Grand Hotel through the entrance with the Art Deco font signage above, and into the lobby, their signature scent hits you as does the contemporary, neutral decor with gold accents and a scattering of hues in sage green, peach and a muted maroon.

Check-in is a swift affair then it’s time to take in the vintage glamour of this fine historic abode. There are 104 individually designed rooms which have a sympathetic blend of modern luxury and period features complete with the usual amenities like high speed wifi, air conditioning, irons and boards, tea and coffee making facilities.

We stayed in a spacious family room with sofabed that had great 180 degrees views out to Granby Street, Belvoir St and Rutland Street. The 300 foot room is very spacious with a King Bed,, designated seating area, open wardrobe, refreshments area, fridge and safe plusFlat screen television with Chromecasting function, desk and chairs.

The bathroom is finished with the same interior style carried through, fluffy white robes, slippers, towels and full size bath products by The Curious Botanist. The hotel amenities brand is fully sustainable backed up by certifications, transparency as well as initiatives and social responsibility projects.

Following a drink, enjoy lunch or dinner at the contemporary restaurant area, where sourcing local is a focus and they also offer afternoon tea in these grand surroundings. 

Finally, whilst you’re at the Grand Hotel, you have to have a glimpse of the King’s Hall ballroom that once hosted grand soirees with people like Aviator Amy Johnson and Churchill. The King’s hall is hailed as being Leicester’s biggest historic ballroom and can accommodate upto 300 guests.

• Location: Granby Place, Leicester LE1 6ES. Tel. 0116 2437666.
• Price Range: ££
• Perfect for: Business travellers as well as weekend visits, perfect wedding venue stayover for guests.

Turn your Leicester City Centre trip into something special at The Grand Hotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

Located in the heart of Leicester, the Gresham Aparthotel has all the feels of a boutique hotel but flexibility and comfort of apartment living. It’s housed in Leicester’s iconic Fenwicks Building which has been beautifully renovated to house this stylish hotel as well as a bar and restaurant (Black Iron Social) plus an additional co-working space.

Rooms come in a great variety of shapes and sizes, we loved our stay as rooms feature a living area with kitchen incorporating all the mod-cons, storage spaces, modern en-suite bathrooms and a comfortable bedroom area within the studio. For long-term living, there are self-contained one and two bed apartments too.

Views look out onto the skyline of Leicester city and some rooms even come with a terrace.

The Gresham Aparthotel is located 550 yards to De Montfort University.

• Location: Market Street. Leicester. LE1 6DP. Tel. 0116 2437666.
• Price Range: £
• Perfect for: Business travellers as well as weekend visit.

Book the Gresham Aparthotel with it’s perfect Leicester city centre location

The City Rooms

Image Courtesy: The City Rooms, Leicester

A beautifully restored Georgian Grade I Listed building, close to medieval Leicester boasting four luxurious boutique hotel suites designed to a very high standard and decorated tastefully.

The City Rooms, is often a venue for celebrations such as parties, weddings and small conferences, it is a characterful property, a stone throw from all the city centre draws of great restaurants, bars and city sites.

Breakfast is pre-ordered and delivered to your room in the morning. On arrival you are given a key to enter and leave the building as and when you wish during your stay, with room access via the grand staircase.

The rooms feel very boutique and are individually designed and very spacious, as are the bathrooms.

• Location: 6 Hotel St, Leicester LE1 5AW.
• Price Range: ££
• Perfect for: Romantic couples getaway, book for your wedding night if you’re using The City Rooms as your wedding venue.

This small but perfectly formed hotel is perfect for its Georgian aesthetics but modern interiors

St Martin’s Lodge

Most definitely the apitamy of every boutique hotel lovers dream, we enjoyed a beautiful stay at St Martins Lodge that offers 28 rooms with a location in the heart of medieval Leicester, opposite Leicester Cathedral and the King Richard III centre. In fact it is seconds from where King Richard’s remains were found in the car park.

There is also a top floor junior suite and irresistibly stylish décor blends seamlessly with original features of this historic building. The hallway, elegant staircase and chandeliers have been beautifully retained and each room is sympathetically restored to give you the wow factor as you enter.

St Martin’s Lodge is room only and doesn’t provide breakfast, but you’re in the heart of the city so take your pick from the many cafes and restaurants surrounding this area.

• Location: 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ. Tel 0116 261 5200
• Price Range ££
• Perfect For: Romantic stays, weekend visiting, city breaks and business trips but very popular with couples.

Solo Visitors or Romantic Couples Breaks, St Martin’s Lodge is the perfect boutique hotel with stunning views over Leicester Cathedral

Villare Hotel

Image Courtesy: Villare Hotel

Villare is A contemporary modern hotel located close to the Highcross Shopping Centre and buzzing nightlife of the city centre, this 20 room hotel is split over two floors with a very rooftop vibe. There is even a rooftop bar with a 18o degree views over the city centre and beyond.

Perfectly situated for someone who wants to stay in the heart of the city. This is a room only hotel

• Location: 19-21 St.Nicholas Pl, Leicester LE1 4LD. Tel.0116 2421330
• Price: £££
• Perfect For: Popular with business travellers and couples on a weekend city break.

Villare Hotel is a contemporary abode overlooking a green square surrounded by great restaurants

Novotel

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. Built on a historic archaeological site, this hotel also is home to Nine B Bar & restaurant where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner and grab some great drink selections.

During our stay, we found the Novotel to be contemporary, no fuss and clean lines in its interiors and exterior and located just behind the High Cross Shopping centre and within great walking distance to al l city centre amenities. There is a stunning penthouse presidential suite should you be celebrating a special occasion.

• Location: 2, Great Central Square, Leicester LE1 4JS. Tel: 0116 4820440.
• Price £/££
• Perfect For couples, weekend breaks

Great cocktails & restaurant plus fantastic views over the city at Novotel Leicester from their modern rooms

Hotel Voco (Formerly The Brooklyn Hotel

With a second to none city centra location, right beside the Leicester Tigers Rugby ground, Hotel Voco brings a taste of NYC to Leicester. Modern contemporary interiors with warehouse, brown brick feel of the streets of Dumbo in Brooklyn. There’s some on-site car parking available too.

The restaurant is located on the first floor and serves a variety of dishes throughout the day from breakfast, lunch, fancy diners as well as snacks with the bar serving drinks throughout too. The area has coves which are separated into chill out spaces with tiered bench-like seating as well as comfy zones to work.

When it comes to rooms, you can opt from Club simplicity to Governor, Highline and Voco Suites plus 3 terrace hot tub suites. All of the bedrooms are equipped with speedy, free WiFi, air-conditioning, USB charge-points, tea and coffee making facilities, a Smart TV and a own bedside wireless radio.

• Location: 101 Welford Road, Leicester. LE2 7QS. Tel. 0116 366 5693.
• Price: £/££
• Perfect For: couples, rugby stays, weekend breaks.

Football or Rugby fans stay at Voco Hotel, with its close proximity to these sporting venues

Outskirts of Leicester City Centre

Winstanley House

Winstanley House is located just on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre, this Grade I listed Georgian house has 19 stunning bedrooms, two elegant ballrooms, a modern British restaurant (Black Iron), a private dining room, a terrace perfect for outdoor drinking or eating. The whole property is set in 168 acres of public parkland.

The ballroom holds many events such a weddings, birthdays and the like, is stylishly decorated throughout in keeping with its original style but mixing modern elements such as the glass fronted entrance.

Winstanley House is also the sister property on a slightly bigger scale of The City Rooms, situated in the city centre.

Be-lavie Tip: Great Brunch and Afternoon Tea Menu

• Location:  Hinckley Rd, Leicester LE3 1HX. Tel: 0116 3665642
• Price: ££
• Perfect for: Couples or anyone who like a quieter, less lively experience.

Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, a celebration, or a relaxing break, Winstanley House is the perfect place to unwind

Belmont Hotel

Image Courtesy: The Belmont Hotel

This elegant Victorian townhouse is located 500 yards from the railway station and is a family-run boutique hotel with 74 rooms. Belmont Hotel has existed since 1934, well placed in the quiet leafy promenade of Leicester’s New Walk, a very short walk from the centre of the city and the bustling city scene. It is also located within walking distance of both university campuses.

The bedrooms range from classic traditional to modern, with family rooms as well.

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.

Be-lavie Tip: The Belmont does a lovely afternoon tea that can be enjoyed to the front of the property

• Location: 20 De Montfort St, Leicester LE1 7GR. Tel: 0116 2544773
• Price Range: ££
• Perfect For: Couples love this location but a great family hotel too.

Close to the city centre yet located on a leafy, quiet promenade, Belmont Hotel is a great choice

Leicestershire

Catthorpe Manor Estate

Image Courtesy: Catthorpe manor Estate

Located on the Leicestershire, Rugby border, Catthorpe Manor is is a boutique hotel offering 20 beautifully furnished hotels rooms in a grand Edwardian style manor house.

Rooms can be set up to accommodate families as well as those with mobility impairment. This country location is perfect to see parts of the county, with breakfast being included in the room rates, which is always a bonus.

Be-lavie Those with mobility access should say so on booking to book a room on the lower floor.

• Location: Lilbourne Lane, Catthorpe, Leicestershire. LE17 6DF. Tel.  01788 860599.
• Price: ££
• Perfect For: Couples, families, Anyone who wants a quiet break

If you’re searching for charm, character, and exceptional surroundings, Catthorpe Manor Estate sure delivers on all of these.

1820 The Mansion

Image Courtesy: 1820 The Mansion with a Tower

More of a guest house, 1820 The Mansion has a dash of boutique hotel vibes, this property is located in Earl Shilton with a mix of styles of decoration. Breakfast is included in the stay rate, and is a very reasonable, good value option to choose if you need to be situated in this part of Leicestershire. Each room has a bit of theme and is kitted out in differing colours and styles.

• Location: 123 High Street. Earl Shilton LE9 7LR
• Price: £
• Perfect For: Couples of all ages or those who are visiting friends or family in the earl Shilton area.

A stylish small boutique hotel which is great value for money, book 1820 The Mansion

Quorn Country House Hotel

Image Courtesy: Quorn Country Club Hotel

This 4 star country retreat is located on the banks of the River Soar in the very charming village of Quorn. A historical setting, friendly country hospitality with award-winning Shires restaurant offering Sunday lunch and dinners. Their Orangery serves up delightful afternoon teas.

Quorn Country House Hotel has 36 rooms, all designed with similar interiors with dark wood accents, including some suites as well as executive rooms.  A perfect relaxation spot comes in the form of their comfy lounge area

• Location: 66 Leicester Rd, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8BB. Tel. 01509 415050.
• Price per night: £/££
• Perfect For: Couples, those who love countryside retreat locations

Escape the everyday and wake up surrounded by beautiful gardens, and countryside views. Check availability at Quorn Country Club Hotel

Horseshoe Cottage Farm

Image Courtesy: Horseshoe Cottage Farm

Decorated in a traditional country farmhouse cottage style, Horseshoe Cottage Farm is the perfect place for some R & R. Their three beautiful rooms, one of which is a downstairs suite, are beautiful, spacious, and most definitely comfortable.

This country hideout is special as they have the environment in mind, can make you a seasonal and locally sourced meal for your party with prior notice, grow their own fruit and veg, bake their own breads, cakes, biscuits but will also pamper you with some of the loveliest organic personalised bathroom toiletries.

Look forward to a delicious breakfast the following morning.

• Location: Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Roecliffe Road, Cropston, Leicester. LE7 7HQ. Tel. 0116 235 0038  
• Price per night: £/££
• Perfect For: Couples, those who love traditional, cute properties and country stays,

Quintessentially English and rural, Check availability at Horseshoe Cottage Farm for a real country village stay

The Three Swans

Image Courtesy: The Three Swans

This 500 year old coaching Inn is so much more than just a Leicestershire Inn with rooms. The Three Swans have a lovely warming fire in the winter, a lovely courtyard to relax in the summer as well as delicious seasonal menus that showcase the very best of Leicestershire ingredients.

The rooms are in keeping of a traditional English Inn, in fact there’s even one with a four-poster. bed. Families are welcome.

• Location: 21 High St, Market Harborough LE16 7NJ. Tel. 018858 466644 
• Price per night: £/££
• Perfect For: couples, families and even business visitors to the area.

If small town country pub style Inns then you’ll be talking about The Three Swans long after checkout.

Nevill Arms Inn – Restaurant & Accommodation

Image Courtesy: Nevill Arms

This exquisite and finely appointed Inn, boasts 10 boutique style bedrooms varying from four-poster, river view rooms to a classic twin room. The bonus is breakfast is included within the room rate.

The Nevill Arms Inn oozes charm and classy décor where real thought has gone into the details.

 Think rolled-top baths, careful furniture choices and much more add to the aesthetics of this place.

There is a bar and restaurant serving some fabulous locally fare as well as a supper club which is a must to book into!

• Location: Nevill Arms Inn, 12 Waterfall Way, Medbourne, Market Harborough LE16 8EE, Tel. 01858 565288.
• Price: ££
• Perfect For: couples weekend, a foodie night away

Boutique rooms in a pretty Leicestershire Inn at the Neville Arms has all the pretty village vibes and delicious gastro-pub food

The Marriott Leicester

Image Courtesy: Marriott Leicester

The 4 star Marriott Hotel is located in very close proximity to the M1 and M69, making it perfect for those who require a business aimed place to stay. Although a slightly larger hotel and part of the Marriott group, this place has a lovely friendly and personable feel.

Rooms are finished in the usual brands shades of crisp white bed linen and cherry or dark wood accents. There’s also a great list of amenities including, a pool, fitness centre, restaurant and bar.

• Location: Grove Park, Smith Way, Leicester LE19 1SW. Tel. 0116 2820100  

• Price: ££
• Perfect For: Business travellers r those who prefer a more corporate hotel feel.

The perfect business hotel located to right on the M1 Motorway exit with an onsite restaurant, gym and pool – The Marriott Leicester

Sysonby Knoll

Sysonby Knoll Hotel, is a 3 star hotel on the outskirts of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. This privately run hotel has been in the same family since its life began as a private house in 1965 and over the years many changes have taken place to make it the 30-bedroom hotel it is today. We had one of the most relaxing stays here one summer and its teh perfect base to explore the rural surroundings.

Melton Mowbray is England’s rural capital of food and at Sysonby Knoll you’ll find a lot of local produce including Pork Pies and Stilton as well as lots of delicious food from breakfast, dinners, lunches and also wonderful afternoon teas.

The rooms have been renovated with a few having beautiful four-poster beds with pretty floral décor and views out to the back of the property.

• Location: Asfordby Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0HP. Tel. 01664 563563 
• Price £/££
• Perfect For: Those who love to be close to a rural market town and experience a country hotel feel.

Perfectly located in England’s rural food capital, Melton Mowbray, Sysonby Knoll is a beautifully placed hotel to explore the food scene

Spa Hotels

Ragdale Hall

Image Courtesy: Ragdale Hall

When it comes to Spa hotels and Spa breaks, Ragdale Hall is one of the best in the country, not just Leicestershire. Opt for one of their two-, three- or four-night luxury breaks. With comfortable accommodation, a huge variety of treatments and classes and delicious healthy food at the Verandah bar – you’re sure to have a super relaxing, break to remember as you return refreshed to daily life and leave your fluffy white robe behind.

Rooms range from luxurious suites to classic rooms.   

• Location: Ragdale, Melton Mowbray LE14 3PB. Tel: 01664 434831
• Price for breaks: £££
• Perfect For: couples, girls stay, out or solo relaxation.

Escape the everyday and wake up surrounded by beautiful gardens, and zen vibes at Ragdale Hall Hotel & Spa

Stapleford Park

Enter one of the most understated luxury English estates, 238 years in the making and surrounded by 500 acres of English countryside. The best of the best when it comes to luxury hotels.

The most exquisitely designed interiors you’ve come across, the highest quality of rooms, of course including four poster, food that will leave you reeling for more, a spa and an endless list of activities. Staying here is like something else, a movie perhaps where you will be the star and treated like royalty.

During our stay we experienced impeccable service, fine attention to detail and the surroundings are probably the best you’ll experience in Leicestershire hotels if you’re here to to have one of the most ‘up there’ experiences of your life, one to remember!

Be-lavie Tip: Stapleford Park has some great breaks, bundled for midweek stays including different activities – definitely worth checking out for a special occasion.

• Location: Stapleford Road, Stapleford, Melton Mowbray LE14 2EF. Tel. 01752
• Price: ££££
• Perfect For: couples, a special celebration, wedding guest

** Please Note: Stapleford Park is permanently closed and this article will be updated once it re-opens**

Kilworth House Hotel

12 individually designed and named rooms make up Kilworth House Hotel, which incidentally not only sits in some of the most beautiful grounds and gardens, but also has a theatre.

Each room comprises of the most luxurious linen, drapes, bath robes and most are four-poster.

With a fab restaurant, afternoon tea being served in The Orangery and an onsite theatre – it’s a no brainer to opt for one of Kilworth House’s theatre breaks and add on some of the delectable spa treatments too!

• Location: Lutterworth Rd, Lutterworth LE17 6JE. Tel. 01858 880058 
• Price: £££
• Perfect For: Couples, Theatre break lovers, special occasions

Escape the everyday and wake up surrounded by beautiful gardens, historic architecture, and countryside views. Kilworth House Hotel is the most idyllic Leicestershire stay

Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa

Image Courtesy: Sketchley Grange

Located on the border of Warwickshire & Leicestershire, Sketchley Grange makes for a beautiful spa break location. The rooms are also very well priced offering a choice from the classic room style to contemporary with modern clean lines. There’s also an onsite bar and restaurant, making this a great affordable Spa break destination with one or two night break options or even pop by just for the day!

• Location: Sketchley Lane Burbage, Hinckley LE10 3HU. Tel. 01455 251133 
• Price: £/££
• Perfect For: Spa break lovers, wedding guests

If you love a good spa break, then Sketchley Grange Hotel can offer you just that – inhouse treatments and comfortable rooms

Leicestershire Hotels Special FAQ’s

Be-lavie Tip: It’s always best to book these restaurants in advance as Fridays-Sundays can be very busy times and can often be open to the general public as well as hotel residents

Leicestershire Beautiful Hotels Round-Up

Visiting Leicestershire is not just about Kind Richard III, the medieval history or just passing through. The city and county most definitely upped their hotel game over the past decade or so and providing a style as classic and traditional as you may want or even as contemporary modern and clean lined you like it.

There’s no excuse not to visit with so much choice and to experience this beautiful part of the country! Next, check out some of the articles related to planning a visit to Leicester created by a local!

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