Abbey Hotel

Seemed like a long walk from the train station to the hotel passing thru town and going onto an area which looked industrial and a little run down and filled with suburban malls and empty carparks. Google maps said 38 mins. I walked but it will be a short cab ride (prob ＜ 7 Pounds by Uber). The hotel is by the main road facing a walled park. First impressions were i don’t want to be walking home after dark (very few ppl around) and there didn’t seem to be much around it (except for the Indian restaurant affiliated to the hotel which was closed when I came). The entrance is small and not always manned. I tried contacting them to say I would come in early to drop my bags but didn’t get a proper answer. Fortunately, when I rang the bell, someone opened the door and reluctantly took my bag in. Despite my initial negative impressions, the lady who attended to me (Hanna the owner) late that evening was a complete sweetheart. The following day in the early morning when I could see things clearer and familiarise myself with my bearings, I formed a completely different impression. The adjacent park, Abbey Park is stunning and worth spending a few hours. It is a short walk to the city center (20 mins). I don’t think Leicester is doing well economically as the signs were prevalent in many parts of town. There are beautiful parts (downtown & old quarters) and the most pretty part was the park opposite this hotel.

The room was clean and comfy for one night , unfortunately without a window , but we know that booking the room . Cold water wasn't cold enough 😁

The room adjacent had the telly running all night and cut through the wall until morning, either the walls are quite thin or that telly was blasting on the News literally throughout the night, couldn't sleep well.

Lovely friendly staff was made to feel welcome as soon as we walked in very nice and clean room, bed very comfy would definitely stay again and the breakfast was great 👍

Standard room was nice and cozy. Customer service was really great. Just felt kettle in the room was not cleaned well.

Was okaii not a great experience room was clean and tidy but quite small

Our stay here was nice. The hotel is close to local amenities. Only downside is it doesn’t have a lift so you have to pull your luggages up the stairs.

Gets you the best bang for your money. Staff are nice and friendly.

This hotel is very clean and quiet, good for sleeping. There are three supermarkets near the hotel, so It is very convenient for me to buy food for cooking, but only microwaves is provided, not any cooking utensils. Help desk is helpful.