Boutique Hotels in Leeds

"The hotel is right next to the train station. The front desk staff was a Pakistani guy, and he was incredibly friendly. Seeing I was Chinese, he immediately upgraded my room, telling me, 'I must give you the best, everything is new, everything is fresh.' When I was filling out the form, I had only completed two lines and was about to ask him about the third, but he just said, 'It's fine,' and took the form away. As soon as I entered the room, for the first time ever, the lights came on without me having to insert a card. It was also the first time I've seen a welcome message with my name on the TV. This was also the first time I've encountered air conditioning in any accommodation in the UK (be it hotels, B&Bs, or dorms). It was the first hotel that made me feel like it was a complete package (everything was well-equipped, except for the usual lack of toothbrushes and toothpaste). And it was the first time I played a game with a remote control (though I fell asleep after just a couple of tries). By the time I settled in, it was already 9 PM. At this hour, finding a restaurant outside is tough, and walking around a strange city at night didn't feel very safe. But the hotel has its own restaurant. The prices were a bit steep, but the service and food were definitely worth it, especially the feeling of being able to have a hot meal after a long, tiring day. (The fries were genuinely freshly made, and they gave a whole jar of sauce!) It was a truly satisfying experience. The staff here are genuinely great. Whether it was the Pakistani guy at the front desk, the Black gentleman at the restaurant, or anyone else, they all made an effort to say a few words in Chinese. It really felt like what they say in 'Blossoms Shanghai' – even though you can communicate in English, when someone speaks your language, you truly feel their sincerity. For that meal, I fully expected to pay a service charge (and I would have gladly paid it at this restaurant; normally, I'd remove it if I didn't feel the service was earned). But the bill came with clear pricing, no hidden fees. I didn't have any cash on me, otherwise, I definitely would have left a tip."

"My wife requires gluten free food ( which most frequently means no wheat products) and lactose free milk. She has reacted to soya milk in the past and generally opts for oat milk.  At breakfast in the hotel everything was clearly labelled if it contained wheat, but there were few alternatives provided and no alternative to the croissants and muffins. One waitress was very helpful and offered to see if there was any oat milk in the bar. Good idea - we knew there was because my wife had it in her coffee the previous evening. The waitress went and soon returned with a carton of oat milk. She apologized for the carton but we didn’t mind, we were pleased that my wife could enjoy her cereal.  However before she could use it another waiter (the Barman?) came along and demanded its return. My wife offered to return it after her breakfast but, no, it was needed immediately in case there were other customers who wanted it. The problem was solved by my wife pouring some into a cup and giving him the carton. Not the sort of situation we expect from a decent hotel. We were pleased at the imitative of the waitress, and thanked her for it. We were appalled at the crass behavior of the man who demanded its return. All in all it was a very poor breakfast."

"Lovely stay at your hotel, the only negative was the quality of the warm breakfast items bacon was terrible really badly over cooked or pre cooked along time ago. Not sure what mushrooms was cooked in but a horrible after taste. Eggs also looked like been cooked along time. But all cold items were lovely and staff very good."

"Leonardo is a well-known chain in the UK and Europe, so you generally can't go too wrong with their hotels. However, this particular Leo in Leeds feels a bit less impressive than the ones in Glasgow Royal or Manchester Central. It's probably on par with the Heathrow branch, in terms of indoor facilities. There's a Sainsbury's supermarket right behind the hotel, open until 11 PM, which is super convenient for grabbing snacks. It's a 10-minute walk from Leeds Station, and also not far from Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds Art Gallery, and Leeds Armouries Museum (which I highly recommend for its weapons and ancient warfare exhibits). You can also take a bus to the University of Leeds (it doesn't have walls but boasts a large campus) and Hyde Park next to it. 🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️"

"Excellent hotel and really good to get to the centre . From checking in early to checking out, everything was superb ! The staff af reception were among the friendliest we have come across. The room was very clean and a really comfy bed made for an excellent night's sleep. Breakfast was amazing, and as soon as anything ran out, it was replenished straight away. Choices were really good and excellent quality too Definitely recommend this hotel, and we'll definitely be back."

"Was a nice hotel, good value considering it was actually quite a posh place, bed was nice and comfy and the place was mostly quiet, the staff were friendly and helpful, the location was ideal for me because I was running Mactuff Really Muddy West Yorkshire in the morning which was located across the road at Parkwood Outdoors"

"I was a little hesitant to book this hotel with it being on a service station- how wrong I was. Absolute gem of a place, hotel room was lovely, quiet and clean. Free parking and a 15 minute drive into Leeds. Next door in the service station there is Starbucks, Leon, pizza express, Nando’s, Greggs, M&S etc. will definitely stay again."

"Very clean..cental to everyrhing... It was 11oclock all we could order room service was a 7 inch pizza 14.99..with delivery 5..this was from the hotel menu very dissapointed Other than that a lovely clean hotwl."

"The hotel's location is fantastic, right inside the train station, yet the room was surprisingly quiet and peaceful. The bed was also very clean and comfortable. The gentleman at the front desk was incredibly friendly and understanding; he even let me check in at noon when my train arrived. Highly recommend!"

"It is very beautiful and luxurious. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there. This is not a complaint but a suggestion; can there be hand cream in the bathrooms after washing our hands? Nice place to stay in Leeds"