Sitting on Great Central Square in the city centre, the Novotel Leicester occupies a well-placed address at the heart of one of Leicester’s busiest areas. The postcode LE1 4JS puts it within easy walking distance of the city’s main shopping streets, cultural venues, and transport connections. Leicester railway station is close by, making the hotel a practical base for visitors arriving by rail from London, Birmingham, or Nottingham.
The Location
Great Central Square takes its name from the historic Great Central Railway, which once ran through this part of the city. The square itself sits in a regenerated part of central Leicester, within reach of the Curve theatre, the Highcross shopping centre, and the various restaurants and bars spread across the city centre. For business travellers, the central location means most of Leicester’s commercial districts are reachable on foot.
Getting There
Leicester is served by the A46 and M1 motorway to the east, with the city centre accessible via several main arterial roads. The railway station sits a short walk from Great Central Square, and local bus routes run through the surrounding streets, connecting the hotel to the wider city and its suburbs.