This elegant landmark hotel is the most famous in Leeds city centre and offers luxurious 4-star accommodation in a convenient central location, close to the shops, clubs and bars.
Opened as a hotel in 1937, this historic property occupies a prime position on City Square, next to Leeds train station and within walking distance of all of the city centre?s attractions. The superb location makes the hotel the ideal base for leisure or business travellers, with easy access by road from the M1, M62 and A1.
The Queens has recently completed a 2-year, GBP 10 million refurbishment. This has seen all 200+ bedrooms completely refurbished and now fully air conditioned. The spacious bedrooms occupy 8 floors, with many offering fantastic views across the city. All of the hotel?s standard and premium rooms offer all of the luxurious modern comforts and superb facilities that you would expect in a 4-star luxury hotel.
Hotel Information
Guests of the Queens can also now take advantage of 2 hours of free internet access.
All guests staying at The Queens hotel are now entitled to free access to LA Fitness, a gym and fitness centre approximately 6 minutes walk from the hotel. The centre houses a gym, a swimming pool, LA Spin, a sauna, steam room and spa. A cafe bar, sun beds, beauty treatments and alternative therapies are also available at an additional cost. Please note that the LA Fitness is only available to guests 18 years and older.
On-site parking is available for guests? use at an additional cost. The car park has a capacity of 70 cars and spaces cannot be reserved or guaranteed.
The hotel?s superb facilities and elegant, well-equipped meeting rooms make it a stylish setting for your business meeting, conference, seminar, training course or event.
Surrounding Area
There is plenty to see and do in Leeds and the surrounding area. The city offers superb shopping and many historic buildings have been converted into beautiful ornate shopping malls, such as the Victoria Quarter or the Corn Exchange, which offer a choice of unique high-fashion boutiques. As you would expect, Leeds also offers the usual range of well-known high street shops and familiar department stores.
The towns and tourist spots in the Yorkshire area are also easily accessible with the hotel as a comfortable and luxurious base. There is a wealth of famous attractions nearby, including the Royal Armouries, where you can experience battle re-enactments and hundreds of historical exhibits. Theatre lovers can choose from the Yorkshire Playhouse, The Grand or the Leeds Civic Theatre.
Further afield, attractions include the extensive ruins of Kirkstall Abbey and the beautiful Castle Howard, often featured in television period dramas. Armley Mills Leeds Industrial Museum was once the world's largest woollen mill. Today it is a museum of industrial heritage offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Industrial Revolution. Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Harewood House are also just a short drive from Leeds and are both well worth a visit.
Situated midway between Edinburgh and London, Leeds offers easy access to several major routes across the country, the M1/A1 for travelling north and the M62 for travelling east and west. In addition, the Queens Hotel is only 12 miles from Leeds Bradford International Airport, which offers flights all around the UK and daily European flights.
Transport
The hotel is ideally located adjacent to Leeds Central Railway Station, and a short walk from the business, shopping and clubbing districts of the city. Whether arriving by train, car or plane, The Queens is at the heart of the city.
From M62 and M1 motorways:
- Exit either motorway onto the M621 at Junction 3 and follow signs for Leeds city centre.
- Continue onto Neville Street and go under the railway bridges.
- At the traffic lights at the top of the small incline, turn left into City Square and immediately left into the slip road in front of The Queens.
Parking:
The Queens has limited parking at the hotel. The car park is secure and all cars are valet parked. Spaces are offered on a first come first serve basis (spaces cannot be booked in advance).
Charges:
Monday to Thursday: 14.95 GBP per 24 hours
Friday to Sunday: 11.95 GBP per 24 hours.
Restaurants
The Queens Grill Restaurant offers a casual dining experience, full buffet breakfast and lunch Monday - Friday from a brasserie style menu in the evenings. A contemporary menu offering continental and traditional dishes is offered.
