Set in the vibrant heart of the city, Hilton Leeds City is steps from Leeds Central railway station, minutes from the M62, and less than 25 minutes from Leeds Bradford International Airport - LBA. Walk to restaurants, bars, and shops including the premium shopping center, Victoria Quarter, and Trinity Leeds, a brand new one million sq. ft. shopping center. Other amenities close by include Leeds Grand Theatre and First Direct Leeds Arena. This really is the perfect base for both business and leisure guests.
Relax in front of the 42-inch HDTV in a stylish guest room and stay connected with WiFi at the table. Enjoy city views from a deluxe room or unwind on the sofa of a suite. For those traveling without laptops, there is a complimentary Connectivity Centre offering PCs, WiFi, and printing facilities. Dine from our Taste Republic menu, inspired by the best local comforts and tastes from around the world in City 3 Restaurant, sip a coffee over the morning papers at Piacetto Coffee Lounge, and enjoy cocktails at City 3 Bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the hotel.
"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."