The Novotel in Leeds is perfect for those visiting the city for business or pleasure!…read more It's a very good standard 4* hotel as expected from the Accor chain. The rooms are quiet, air conditioned and of a good size with all the usual amenities from hot drinks tray to toiletries, comfortable bed, good pillows and free wireless of a good speed. If you upgrade (or are lucky enough to be upgraded) you can also expect bathrobes, coffee machine and a few more nice surprises! The rooms are tastefully and decorated with subtlety: no garish prints here. Breakfast is tremendous! From fruits and yoghurt, continental to cooked all tastes are catered for with this brilliant buffet! I hardly needed lunch after this tremendous morning feast! Consistently the staff were a credit to the chain: all really friendly and willing to bend over backwards for you as a guest! It's a nice touch but having reception staff that remember your name and take an interest is really special in this anonymous day and age! I'd also recommend the bar menu as that sandwich and all the trimmings was HUGE!

Stayed at the Novotel, Leeds on business. Good value for money. HUGE rooms, although there's an…read moreodd arrangement with the toilet and bathroom - they are 2 separate room for no conceivably apparent reason. It's a modern hotel, so it's not a period building or some such so it's not a part of the character of the hotel. It's no biggie, but still, odd. Staff service is excellent! The bar is very pleasant and quiet. The evening meals are very average and a bit pricier than they deserve - a short walk into the town and you'll find some excellent restaurants that will cost you less. The thing that Novotel excels at is their service, comfortable rooms and the breakfast. Yes, the breakfast. The food on offer is great, freash and of a good standard. All in all, a pleasant and comfortable stay.

Whilst living in relative squalor during my student years (not my own, I hasten to add), my Mam…read moreopted to stay in hotels when visiting me. I can't say that I blame her really. The Jury's Inn chain delivers what it has set out to achieve. It is a modern development in a fashionable neighbourhood, just ten minutes walk from the city centre. My Mam always seemed to be allocated a room on the side which overlooks the square of Brewery Wharf. Views of the canal and public art relating to the brewing history of the area, created an interesting sight. The bedrooms were always clean and spacious, great value for a central location.

Conveniently located with only a short walk to the city centre, Jurys Inn, all in all, provided…read morewhat we needed for a weekend stay in Leeds. It certainly looked like a four star hotel from its ground floor, all very sleek and spotless, though the room we had, especially the bathroom, was looking decidedly tired and in need of a revamp. That being said, it was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The walls to the neighbouring rooms weren't exactly the thickest, unfortunately, so you could occasionally hear other guests (something I've not experienced in the likes of Premier Inns). We decided against including breakfasts to the cost of our stay as there's lots of alternative choices nearby. For parking, there's a large long-stay car park on land adjacent to the hotel, but it's costly for a whole weekend. There is security and its gates are locked overnight though, so you've peace of mind.

When I lived in London and my company would send me to Leeds they'd often put me up here. I…read morepersonally err towards smaller boutique hotels but The Radisson has plenty to recommend it. The location is fabulous, a short walk or cab ride from the train station and right at the heart of good shopping and eating and residence at the hotel gives you access to the gym at The Light. The hotel is housed in a stunning deco-themed space and the rooms here are extremely well-equipped and spacious bordering on the obscene if you're a single business traveller. Staff are polite, efficient and helpful, which is all you can ask for. In terms of refreshments there are options for eating and drinking in your room or at the hotel bar and restaurant, I've found both options to be perfectly good, although if you have the time please venture further afield!

We stayed at the Radisson for 1 night last summer. We didn't know what to expect from this hotel as…read morewe booked it over the internet (at a very good price) but we were not disappointed! The hotel is in the heart of Leeds making it perfect for exploring the city. Although it was very busy, the check in was good, fast and efficient and the staff were friendly and helpful. The room we had was small but very classy and had everything we needed. It was stylishly decorated and very clean and tidy with all the usual facilities you expect. There was a mini bar which as per usual was ridiculously overpriced so we steered clear! After having a lovely meal in Leeds we came back and sat in the bar and had a few drinks. Once again, the staff were happy and friendly and mad sure we had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable and breakfast the next morning was very nice. I can recommend this hotel for anyone stayin for either business or pleasure and should we go to Leeds again I would definately choose the Radisson.

You cant go wrong with the premier inn Harrogate, the rooms are spacious and clean - they have…read moreeverything that you need. Hairdryer, TV, Shower/Bath, Big Bed, Heating/air con etc There is a nice bar/restuarant attached for dinner, lunch or breakfast and a nice place to have a drink in the evening. Staff are really helpful and polite and for the price it was pretty good!

Conveniently located about 1.5 miles out of Harrogate with parking and an attached pub/restaurant,…read moreI stayed for one night. Usual formula, but better delivered than many similar hotels with friendly helpful staff. As usual the rooms are minimally but adequately equipped and the layout good. Breakfast was good value and tasty apart from the Hash Brown which I still don't know how to describe what it tasted like. Crumpets for breakfast, now that's a first for me

The cheeky Depot Suite has a wicked 6ft plunge pool made for two, great Bose sound system and comfy…read moresofas in the lounge. A nice big king bed on the bedroom. Not the biggest suite ever but packed with goodies ;)

Situated near the station and only a few minutes walk to the city centre, this Mal really has it…read moreall. The entrance is decadent and luxurious, really oozing the appeal it so claims to have. I was reluctant to give my bag over for storage as we couldn't check in (due to a previous horrible experience at the Manchester Deansgate Hilton where my make up and jewellery bag got swiped) but the girl behind the desk was reassuring and friendly, asking questions and giving us good advise on the best way to get into town and where to shop/eat. Upon returning the new man behind the desk recognised my mum instantly and had our key cards ready before we'd even reached him. Impeccable service. (This man alone deserves 5 stars as he recognised us when we were leaving as well, which always makes you feel important. I didn't catch a name but he was French [doesn't help in a hotel where they hire a lot of French people] and had more charm than you could shake a stick at, but he was never seedy, a balance that charming people don't always quite get right. Anyway, I digress.) One of the lifts was out of service, which knocked off half a star, and the room was really cold at times, taking off the other half. The room itself was lovely a good size with a great bathroom, lots of space for us to unpack and spread out. As mentioned we couldn't quite get to grips with the air con/heating system so we were a touch iced at times; maybe we were being slow or maybe their system is too complicated, you decide. The lifts speak French which threw us off completely on our first trip but was fun to imitate on other times. The surrounding area felt safe, maybe as it was the gay area and when you're two women it's nice to know that noone around you is interested, and it was an inviting and comfortable place to go back to in between our day and evening activities. Some great offers to be taken advantage of and a great experience all round.

Ouch. Not often that I go for a low star rating but unfortunately this hotel just didn't live up to…read moreexpectation. A great location for this hotel though - right opposite the royal baths, and the HIC centre for exhibitions. It's at the bottom of the high street, you're just minutes walking from Betty's, The Stray and other points of interest. You're also a five minute walk from the train station. If you choose to stay here, it should be for the location and if you're ok with a very fawlty towers style, this will suit you. The whole hotel needs repainting, my room was above the pool and smelt like chlorine. The corridors smelt musty. The staff were mainly unhelpful besides one or two. They stop serving breakfast at 9 on the dot, and I only managed to escape with a gross old banana and apple which weren't edible at all. There is a pool which looks half decent, and a small gym. Gym equipment is old and doesn't calibrate properly, it kept telling me to do my cool down and I had to reset again and again. In a nutshell, if you were paying 40 a night, you'd probably be ok with staying here. I paid 104 and was glad to get outta there the next morning. Oh, but not before my shower fell on my head and then bashed me in the ankle. Dang. Would love to see this place redecorated and restored to what I'm sure was it's former glory. It's a beautiful building in a great spot.

The review in 2014 by Rosie A is now thankfully out of date. The hotel has undergone a complete…read morerefurbishment since then and the swimming pool and Leisure Club is now closed - a staff member told me that it closed about 4 years ago. The hotel has now achieved high standards. My bedroom was compact but very well provided with all the usual amenities including tea/coffee, toiletries, etc and everything was comfortable. The shower was excellent. The hotel has free Wi-Fi in all the bedrooms as well as the public areas and this worked very well with no fuss. I didn't eat any other meals but breakfast was very good - the usual self-service arrangement. No grapefruit but a very nice fruit compote instead. No black pudding either but more than made up for by having the best mushrooms I have ever had at a hotel breakfast. There are some very elegant public lounges on the ground floor and a hotel bar (not tried). Good decoration throughout. Staff all very pleasant. The hotel is located opposite the magnificent Royal Hall theatre, which is a very central location in the town. The theatre is probably the most beautiful in the UK so if you are staying in this hotel do book something in the theatre if you can. My expectations before I arrived were not super-high but I didn't find any significant fault with the hotel at all and I would definitely be happy to stay there again, and probably will.

Convenient little newsagents in centenary square. It's a unique building, it's like a little blue…read morehut in the middle of the square. You wouldn't miss it and walk past as it stands out. Sells all the essentials you would expect from a newsagents, magazines, sweets, newspapers, cigarettes etc.

It's a funny thing to write a review of a shopping centre, but since my last visit to The Light, I…read morerealised I was indeed a fan. Whilst it's of course handy to review the individual shops, giving an overview of these places is not without use. It's not large, it's not bustling per se, but it's got some real gems within and for that it deserves a mention. One of my favourite indie coffee shops, La Bottega Milanese, is housed inside and it's well worth stopping by for a pick me up. Not only do they have great coffee, but plentiful and delicious bites too. You'll also find some lovely shops, including Fabrication and Joy, both of which are fab for a browse. (More on those individually.) As far as shopping centres go, I do enjoy the fact it has a pleasant mix of independents and chains, although I can't say I visit for Cafe Rouge or Starbucks all that often. I've long intended upon eating at Franco's, since trying a bite of their pizza at Epernay some time ago, so expect some words on there soon. I'm sad that Salt's had to leave the place, but I hear they're still online if you're hankering for some of their delicious fare. All in all, it'll take you perhaps a few minutes to wander through, but it's a gorgeous building and well worth investigating. They've some kind of discount club, sometimes do events, and are yet another location in Leeds that gives us the shopping prowess we have.

As shopping centres go, an amble through The Light is a considerably pleasant experience. The very…read morehigh glass ceiling makes for a very light and airy space (hence the name), with an almost monumental feel when descending the escalator onto the ground floor. The Light doesn't boast a huge range of shops, but is does manage to fit in a cinema, hotel and gym. Like most shopping centres, the shops are all chain stores, though of a more up market ilk that those of nearby St. John's or the Merrion Centre. Due to the lack of independent retailers, bars and eateries the Light definitely lacks character in its offering, but its character lies in the huge towering space within, and the use of what were once exterior walls and windows of neighbouring buildings in its slick interior. If you seek a tranquil shopping experience, fancy a Nando's, a trip to Vue, or simply want to take a short cut slicing off the corner between Albion Street and the Headrow, a walk through The Light can bring a moment of calm amongst the hustle and bustle of the city centre.