Empire Hotel Leicester, Leicester ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

19 Loughborough Road, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE4 5LJ

Empire Hotel is a Victorian hotel located in Leicester, UK, known for its unique blend of Chinese and Indian cuisines. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free off-road parking and Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel is well-situated within easy reach of major attractions and natural parks, enhancing its appeal to both leisure and business travelers.

Location

The hotel is located just 1.5 miles from Leicester city center and offers easy access to the M1 motorway. Nearby attractions include the National Space Centre and University of Leicester, both within a 15-minute drive. Guests can explore local shopping at Haymarket and Highcross Shopping Centres, while the nearest airport, East Midlands Airport, is approximately 21.5 miles away.

Rooms

Empire Hotel offers 23 individually designed rooms, each equipped with modern conveniences. All rooms come with private bathrooms featuring complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can find amenities such as flat-screen TVs, desks, and tea and coffee facilities in their accommodations. The hotel maintains a smoke-free environment and includes features like heating and free Wi-Fi access in every room.

Eat & Drink

The hotel's dining experience includes The Kabalous, which creatively combines flavors from Chinese and Indian cuisine. Guests can enjoy dishes that meld these culinary traditions, adding a unique twist to their meals. Room service is available, allowing for a convenient dining option within the comfort of guests' rooms. Additionally, there is a cozy bar on-site for guests to unwind.

Leisure & Business

Empire Hotel features a range of leisure amenities including a bar and opportunities for golf with 9 holes available for guests. Business travelers can take advantage of extensive conference facilities alongside a 24-hour front desk for assistance. The hotel also offers tour and ticket assistance to help guests explore local attractions and activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Queen Room

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2 persons

9 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

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2 persons

9 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Standard Family Room

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2 persons

12 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Leicester 1.2 mi

Airports

East Midlands (EMA) 20.4 mi

Nottingham (NQT) 21.2 mi

Train

Leicester Railway Station 1.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Quiet and Comfortable

“The room was exceptionally quiet, allowing for a restful night. Once we got the extra pillows, the bed was quite adequate for our needs.” view full review

Spotless Facilities

“The bathroom was clean and well-maintained, which added to our overall comfort during the stay.” view full review

Convenient Amenities

“Having access to self-catering options made it easy to prepare light meals when we didn't have time for dining.” view full review

Cozy Space

“The living area was cozy and comfortable, providing a perfect spot to relax after a long day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Free parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Board games

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

19 Loughborough Road, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE4 5LJ

Map view

19 Loughborough Road, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE4 5LJ

City landmarks

Museums

National Space Centre

4100 ft

Parks

Abbey Park

1.0 mi

Museums

King Richard III Visitor Centre

1.4 mi

Church

Leicester Cathedral

1.4 mi

Museums

New Walk Museum

1.6 mi

Museums

Guildhall

1.4 mi

3 East Gates

Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower

1.2 mi

Belgrave Hall Church Road

Belgrave Hall

3300 ft

Parks

Victoria Park

2.0 mi

Parks

Knighton Park

1.4 mi

Abbey Park Abbey Park Rd

Leicester Abbey

3700 ft

Church

St Peter's Church and Heritage Centre

2800 ft

Mall

Highcross Leicester

1.3 mi

Spinney Hill Park

1.4 mi

Pagoda

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

1.0 mi

Broadway Theatre

Leicester Haymarket Theatre

1.1 mi

156-160 St. Nicholas Circle

Jewry Wall

1.4 mi

Events

The Platinum Suite

5000 ft

Museums

Newarke Houses Museum

1.6 mi

Broadway Theatre

Peepul Centre

2600 ft

Parish Church of St Peter

2700 ft

Belgrave Union Church

2100 ft

Shree Swaminarayan Temple

2100 ft

84 Weymouth Street

Shree Sanatan Temple

2100 ft

Carey Hall Baptist Church

2500 ft

Shri Guru Ravidass Temple

2600 ft

Nearby

Church of the Resurrection

1800 ft

Shree Shakti Mandir

1800 ft

Mahatma Gandhi

1900 ft

Bayaan

2000 ft

Restaurants

Aarti Sweet Centre

600 ft

8 Melton Road

Geetas Fast Food

700 ft

20 Melton Road

Jalaram Sweet Centre

700 ft

31 Melton Road

Taste Of SriLanka

700 ft

24 Melton Road

Ambica's Sweet Mart & Restaurant

500 ft

147 Belgrave Road

Shere Punjab

1200 ft

21 Melton Road

Bhojalram Sweets and Farsan

1200 ft

41 Melton Road

Sayonara 4 Seasons

1500 ft

49 Belgrave Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

44%

liked the hotel and would stay again

convenient location

close to eating places

poor room maintenance

lacking staff efficiency

5.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.3

Location

6.3

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

2/5 based on 45 reviews

#40 of 41 hotels in Leicester based on Tripadvisor

Bill

United Kingdom, March 2024

5.0/10

The Comfort Hotel has its ups and downs. It's conveniently located on the doorstep of the Golden Mile, offering easy access to the town center and plenty of eating places nearby. However, the state of the rooms leaves much to be desired, with broken switches and non-functional wall lights. Additionally, the service is lacking, as requests take ages to be fulfilled and the clueless staff needs significant improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had an electric fan heater but encountered issues with broken switches and non-working wall lights. Cash payment was required due to a broken cash machine, causing inconvenience.

Service

5.0

The staff seemed clueless and took a long time to respond to requests. Improvement is needed in this area.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent, right on the doorstep of the Golden Mile for easy access to the town center, despite some nearby flooding.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were disappointing, consisting only of cornflakes and toast on a DIY basis. Making tea was also left to the guests, without much variety.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel lacks proper facilities and needs significant improvements in maintenance and service offerings.

convenient location

poor room maintenance

Paul

United Kingdom, January 2024

5.0/10

The Comfort Hotel's location is excellent, right on the doorstep of the Golden Mile and with not many other hotels around. The spacious room with 2 double beds was huge and warm, perfect for getting ready for a wedding. However, the service, with unprofessional behavior and cleanliness issues like urine and pubic hair, was a major letdown.

Rooms

8.0

The room at the front of the hotel was a really big, spacious, and nice warm room with 2 double beds.

Service

5.0

The service was unprofessional and disappointing, with issues like urine and pubic hair found in the upgraded room and lack of professionalism regarding cleanliness.

Location

6.0

The location is ideal, being on the doorstep of the Golden Mile, but the general trade descriptions were grim, and the overall place felt unwelcoming and unkempt.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was basic with cornflakes and toast on a DIY basis, not meeting expectations for a pleasant morning start.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were disappointing, with reported cleanliness issues in the upgraded room and a generally unwelcoming atmosphere in the hotel.

Tom

United Kingdom, November 2023

5.6/10

I arrived at the hotel to find a room that was up to standard on cleanliness, but then received a very different room. The service was helpful at times, but there were delays in responding to requests. The location was flooded with water but excellent for accessing the Golden Mile. The dining experience left much to be desired with minimal breakfast options. Overall, a mix of positives and negatives to consider.

Rooms

7.0

The room I was greeted with was clean and comfortable.

Service

6.0

The service was helpful when needed, but there were delays in responses.

Location

5.0

The location was flooded with water, but it was excellent for reaching the Golden Mile.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited, especially for breakfast.