Hotels in Leicester, England

Leicester is set in the British countryside, northwest of London. One of the most popular features of Leicester is the Charnwood Forest, which leads to the uplands of High Leicestershire. If you are interested in exploring a number of the small villages in the area, the Leicestershire Round is a 100-mile walking trail that covers the entire county. Leicester is also a popular destination for horse riders with a number of bridleways throughout the countryside. During summer months, visitors can enjoy water-based activities in the Rutland Water. When planning a trip to Leicester there are a variety of hotels to choose from.

Badgers Mount

Badgers Mount hotel is a low-priced hotel with a number of amenities. In each room you will find a television, Internet access, coffeemaker and hair dryer. Attached to the hotel is a restaurant that provides a full English breakfast as well as Sunday's roast. If you'd rather, you can enjoy a pint in Badger Bar, which overlooks the gardens. During summer months you can take a swim in the outdoor, heated pool--a luxury few hotels have in the region.

Badgers Mount
6 Station Road
Elmesthorpe
Leicester
LE9 7SG
United Kingdom
+44 1455 848 161
www.badgersrestaurant.com

Belmont House Hotel

The Belmont Hotel is an independently owned hotel in Leicester and is on New Walk near the city center. Dating back to the 1860s, the Belmont House Hotel offers spacious rooms with a contemporary feel. Rooms vary from contemporary decor to old-fashioned, but regardless what room you book, each room includes free Wi-Fi. A number of rooms overlook the New Walk forest trail.

The Belmont Hotel
De Montfort Street
Leicester
LE1 7GR
+44 0116 254 4773
www.belmonthotel.co.uk/home.html

Comfort Hotel Leicester

Located in old Belgrave Village, the Comfort Hotel Leicester is one of a number chain hotels in Leicester. With lower rates than privately owned hotels, the Comfort Hotel offers many amenities. Services include free continental breakfast, a bar, copy and fax services, restaurant, room service, afternoon tea, wake-up calls, air conditioning as well as an iron and board. Double or single rooms are available as well as suites.

Comfort Hotel
23-25 Loughborough Road
Leicester
LE4 5LJ,
United Kingdom
+44 116 268 2626
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-leicester-united_kingdom-GB091

Article Written By Melissa Warner

Melissa Warner is a freelance writer and editor in Milwaukee, Wis. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "The Irish American Post" and "The London Student." Warner received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.

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