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Empire Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Leicester with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Reception
The Empire Hotel sits in central Belgrave, offering travelers a golf course for active mornings and a bar for evening unwinding. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and self-parking makes it easy to explore nearby attractions after a round on the greens.

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 4)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 4)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 3)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Family of 3)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Double)

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Double)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Belgrave, a neighbourhood in Leicester, Empire Hotel is next to a golf course. Leicester Abbey and Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watermead Park and Watermead Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Welford Road Stadium or Walkers Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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19-25 Loughborough Rd, Leicester, England, LE4 5LJ

What's nearby

  • National Space Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Athena Conference Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Curve Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • De Montfort University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of Leicester - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Leicester Station - 8 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jalaram Sweet Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Curry Fever - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mirch Masala - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maryland Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chai Pani - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Empire Hotel

Hotel located in Belgrave
Empire Hotel provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Empire Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, microwaves and electric kettles

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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)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 13.90 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Empire Hotel Hotel
Empire Hotel Leicester
Empire Hotel Hotel Leicester

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Hotel?

As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Hotel on 20 Oct 2025 start from AU$186.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Empire Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 13.90 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Empire Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Empire Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Empire Hotel located?

Located in Belgrave, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Space Centre, Abbey Pumping Station, and Abbey Park. Leicester Abbey and Haymarket Shopping Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Empire Hotel Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 97 reviews

3.6/10

Cleanliness

4.4/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

3.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close location to the National Space Centre, tiny NCP carpark next to hotel. That's where the good points end!! Rated 3 star, this hotel is not! Being generous I would give it a 1 star rating. Going to a gaming convention held at the National Space Centre a few of us chose this hotel due to convenient location and photos showing a bar, pool table and somewhere to eat. All these amenities were not available to use, apparently they won't be ready until next month. There is an unpleasant odour throughout the hotel. The room, curtains that didn't draw open, broken door to bathroom, door handle falling off from the bathroom side. Looked like someone had used the toilet and not flushed before making the room ready for check-in. Toilet paper and yellow coloured water greeted me when I went to use the toilet! Towels provided were small hand towels, mattress was the thinnest, most uncomfortable bed I've ever slept on, I've walked on more comfortable carpets!! Pillows, if you can call them that were almost paper thin and pointless having. Exposed electrical wires above bed, made safe by some duct tape over the ends of the wires!! We were looking forward to our stay here based on the photos of the hotel, please do yourself a favour a do not stay here! There should be a visit/audit by a hotel inspector arranged, as this hotel should not be open for business. Just feel conned in spending money to stay in a place this bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harisse

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Utsav

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Avoid

This hotel has to be one of the worse hotels I have ever stayed in.The lock to the room didn't work, there was no hot water just luke warm,no towels in room,I asked the guy on reception for towels but he never came back with any so lucky I had a hand towel in my bag.The socket on the wall was hanging off,there was no toiletries in the bathroom and no remote for TV and there definitely wasn't any tea making facilities.The view from the window was just a pile of rubbish and the corridors stank of marijuana.And on top of all this I've bitten from head to toe with bed bugs.I'm covered in bites.I will never ever stay here again.
Black patches over skirting board
Socket hanging off in Room
View from the window
Cracked tiles in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Feroz khan

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