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Empire Hotel

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for Empire Hotel

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a hotel named "EMPIRE HOTEL & Banqueting Hall".
A dining area with tables and chairs, ornate ceiling, and decorative wall art.
A billiards table in a room with ornate stone columns and a chandelier.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a stone archway leading to a hallway.
A billiards room with a pool table, ornate columns, and chandeliers.

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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19-25 Loughborough Rd, Leicester, England, LE4 5LJ
  • Place, National Space Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbey Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Curve Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a table, a wardrobe, and large windows with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a coffee machine, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Double)

A room with two wooden beds, a small bedside table, a framed picture on the wall, and a sloped ceiling.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A four-poster bed with white linens in a room with a checkered floor and light gray walls.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard in a room with cream walls.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a radiator.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 4)

A hotel room with two beds, a radiator, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 4)

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 3)

A hotel room with two single beds, a red chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 3)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Double)

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a desk, and a dresser.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Double)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Leicester

At Empire Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Abbey Pumping Station and Abbey Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Belgrave hotel you'll find Loughborough University.

What's nearby

  • National Space Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Abbey Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Athena Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Highcross Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Curve Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Leicester Station - 9 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamavat - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maryland Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jalaram Sweet Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jamavat - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sharmilee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Leicester hotel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Empire Hotel offers 23 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Leicester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Parking on site (GBP 13.90 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 13.90 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Empire Hotel Hotel
Empire Hotel Leicester
Empire Hotel Hotel Leicester

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Empire Hotel?

Empire Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Empire Hotel?

Yep, Empire Hotel has a self car park for GBP 13.90 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Empire Hotel?

No, Empire Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Empire Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Empire Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Empire Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Empire Hotel.

Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 100 reviews

3.6/10

Cleanliness

4.4/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

3.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Olaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed my stay

Cool and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very very comfortable

The staff were amazing. It had everything you would need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Tolulope

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor customer service Sassy, discourteous staff Dirty environment Malodorous room Delayed check in Poor water supply Lacking hot water Poorly maintained room Many damages Not convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Frezghi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room bad smells very bad bathroom the shower are nor working expecting free car park which not there is no free car park on the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Harisse

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is not Quite hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dreadful place Changed rooms 3 times Uncomfortable and very noisy when trying to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don not stay here it’s absolutely awful unsafe dirty and just downright disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay

Rooms need a complete upgrade, no heating, hot water or kettle Looks like a hotel used by the council!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is little bugs in the beds, all it is wrong with these hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Utsav

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All people setting outside and reception area
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never have I been in such a disgusting place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No TV, room was a very poor state and dirty. No tea making facilities. No curtain on the window. The free car parking was actually an NCP car park that you have to pay for. Steer clear of this property at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Magdalena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The photos online and the reality are worlds apart. The hotel looked abandoned, like it was inhabited by homeless people. The smell and dirt were overwhelming. We had to watch out for broken furniture on the stairs, a damaged wall, and debris on the floor. The bedding and bathroom were filthy. We left without staying even 10 minutes. This place should be shut down, not showcasing beautiful photos from maybe 20 years ago when it looked decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

richie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely worse place ive ever stayed. Dirty and no lock on door. Avoid at all cost. Websites shpuldnt even be putting this accomodation on their site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

Sakeria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid it
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

The room smelt like drains, stains on the carpet and bedding. Dog Poo bags on the stairs. Didn’t stay in the room choose to drive home instead
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jasvant

Disliked: Amenities
I had to pay for the parking yet advertised as parking included, group band playing loud music till 03:30 in the morning. Kettle in the room but no cups to have a hot drink. No soap or shower fell. Toilet leaking, unclean, shower toilet. Overall advert does not reflect the actual place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor state of repair. Room was back in the 1960s kettle bad repair no tea. Coffee. Sugar. Bathroom poor. Didnt stay was disguted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Marcos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn' even sleep there. After taking a shower, the noise of waters it has remaneid. I reported thus to guy of reception and he didn't anything about. The noise was so loud I could not sleep. So, I left the hotel whitout sleep there. The room is dirty, with a bad smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Hassine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is disgusting the room was awful, dirty and if you want a shower well you need to request even a face towel The rooms showing online are nothing like the reality. Very disappointing!
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2/10 Terrible

Fatima

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Where to start, was first given a room That was tiny with wires out the wall, asked for another room the lady was kind enough to give another room that was bigger, but it was not clean, hair on the showers, stain on the toilet, and pillows had stains on them, unfortunately looked under the bed and full of litter, middle of the night had another person walk into my room, so they where given a key that obviously opened the same door and the man said we was given this room, thank god I was decent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE, Place was not as described, room had damp smell, receptionist was very rude, doesn’t look like the picture online, DO NOT BOOK, waste of time and waste of money worst place to go, it was absolutely disgusting, don’t respect you at all and don’t even want to acknowledge you even tho you pay so much for such a smelly room, didn’t want to help with anything, very poor service, DO NOT STAY HERE SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Imagine camping without a tent, but worse

This hotel is no where near as good as the pictures, I’ll start from the beginning, there is no free parking like advertised. When I went to check in I noticed a very strange smell, can’t quite explain it but it wasn’t good. The room was bare, no tv, black hairs found in the bed, very dirty and dated. There was a kettle but no cups or tea/coffee. The bathroom was disgusting and the shower had very low pressure. The room was booked via work so had to stay, contemplated sleeping in my car. Please read the over reviews before booking this place. 1 good thing the girl on reception was helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Naomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an ok place to stay if you have nowhere else to go. Not accessible for anyone with physical disabilities. You can smell cigarette smoke on most floors. I heard some guests talking about prostitution in the hotel! The floor boards are not flush, theres dust absolutely everywhere. Its a health and safety hazard. Doors are propped open with fire extinguishers, flickering lights on the landing give a proper haunted vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Feroz khan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023