voco® Leicester

Voco Leicester is perfectly placed in the heart of the city – a free-kick from the King Power, and a short punt from Welford Road, home ground of Leicester Tigers, and Leicester and de Montfort Universities.

Modern hotel building with large glass windows and VOCO signs on two sections; tree-lined entrance, bollards, and paved walkway in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.
Wall with tiger painted on it
A modern communal workspace features a long wooden table with six patterned chairs, stylish shelving with decorative vases, books, and plants, and warm ambient lighting in a contemporary setting.
Modern restaurant interior with wooden panel dividers, round tables set with glassware, and a mix of colorful chairs. Warm lighting and green plants create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Modern bathroom with grey tiled walls, a wall-mounted shower with black fixtures, a glass shower partition, a white rectangular sink, a mirror above the sink, and a heated towel rack with a white towel.
A modern hotel room with a freestanding bathtub separated by a black-framed glass partition, a brown sofa with cushions, a black coffee table, a red chair, and abstract wall art above the sofa.
Modern hotel room with a large bed, decorative pillows, patterned carpet, a sofa, artwork on the wall, and open shelving. The room features warm lighting and contemporary furnishings.
A modern rooftop patio with a hot tub, cushioned seating, potted plants, and a small dining table, overlooking a cityscape with blue skies and some greenery in the distance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a freestanding bathtub, a pink sofa, a red chair, and colorful artwork on the walls. The space is stylish and warmly lit.
A neatly made hotel bed with white linens, two pillows, a tan headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a softly lit modern room.

101 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 7QS

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Accessibility

  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet
  • Accessible public toilet near restaurant
  • Accessible public toilets clearly signed
  • Accessible public toilets have retractable grab rails
  • Accessible public toilets have unobstructed access routes of 800mm
  • Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from shower
  • Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
  • Bathroom mirrors visible from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Bathrooms have thermostatic taps
  • Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
  • Blackout curtains
  • Clear walkways/corridors throughout
  • Detachable shower head
  • Dimmable lighting
  • Door lockable from the inside
  • Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in all bathrooms
  • Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in public toilets
  • Familiarisation tour
  • Fridge in some rooms
  • Handrails easy-to-grip
  • Hotel entrance equipped with automatic door
  • Interconnecting accessible rooms available
  • Interconnecting rooms can be guaranteed at booking
  • Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
  • Level surface in bathroom
  • Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
  • Light switches reachable from bed
  • Possible to avoid the lift
  • Seating and tables near reception
  • Shower chair
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms
  • Some rooms with baths
  • Standalone showers
  • Welcomes service animals
  • Wet room

Accessible parking

  • Car parking is available next to the hotel
  • Clearly marked accessible parking
  • Designated accessible parking within 50m of hotel entrance
  • Level car park
  • On-site car park
  • Well lit car parking area

Allergy

  • No flowers or plants in bedrooms

Facilities

  • 24 hour reception

Mobility

  • All stairs and steps equipped with handrails
  • At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
  • Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet
  • Drop off area by accessible entrance
  • Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms
  • Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms of accessible rooms
  • Handrail in lift
  • Hoist
  • Level entrance to the lift
  • Lift access to all bedrooms and restaurant
  • Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms
  • Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
  • No thresholds over 5mm
  • Rail on inside of bathroom door in accessible public bathroom
  • Step-free route available

Staff

  • Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities

Visual disability

  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Contrast markings on most internal steps
  • Contrast strips on all steps
  • Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour
  • Tactile/braille buttons for lift
  • Well lit entrance

Wheelchairs

  • Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
  • All lift controls reachable from wheelchair
  • Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
  • Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
  • Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Full length mirrors in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
  • In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet
  • In accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
  • In accessible rooms, spyholes at wheelchair height
  • In wheelchair accessible rooms. thermostats and air conditioners reachable from wheelchair
  • Lift entrance at least 800mm wide
  • Minibars reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Minimum 800 mm access routes in restaurant
  • Mirror above washbasin visible from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Mobile hoist
  • Safes reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom
  • Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
  • Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables
  • Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms

Bathroom

  • Baths in some rooms
  • Detachable shower head
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms

Bedroom

  • Blackout curtains
  • Interconnecting rooms can be guaranteed at booking

Children's fun

  • Family-friendly attractions nearby
  • Family-friendly sports facilities nearby
  • Games available to borrow
  • Park and/or children's play area nearby
  • Play area

Facilities

  • Lift to all floors

Families

  • 24 hour reception
  • Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
  • Baby changing
  • Children allowed in bar
  • Children of any age welcomed
  • Children under 4 stay free
  • Children's areas and/or activities provided in restaurants
  • Children's menu
  • Door lockable from the inside
  • Family rooms available
  • Fridge in some rooms
  • High chairs in hotel restaurant
  • Hotel is pushchair accessible
  • It's possible to avoid the lift
  • Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
  • Rooms free of fragile ornaments
  • Safe

Hotel Policy

  • No smoking throughout the hotel building

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Dining

  • Vegan afternoon tea menu
  • Vegan menu choices
  • Vegetarian menu choices

Sustainability

  • All paper recycled
  • Building Management System
  • Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
  • Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
  • Green tourism award
  • Low energy consumption lighting
  • Low flow toilets
  • Toiletries refilled

Transport

  • EV charge points

Bedroom

  • Black out curtains

Dining

  • Vegan afternoon tea menu
  • Vegan menu choices
  • Vegetarian menu choices

Hotel Policy

  • Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
  • No smoking throughout the hotel building

Luxury

  • Bathrobes and slippers provided

Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, whether you’re a local or a global traveler, you’ll find the central location ideal for exploring Leicester’s vibrant atmosphere.

With 191 stylish bedrooms, you are invited to unwind, be comfortable, and embrace some me time. At The Lair, the culinary haven offering a diverse menu that allows you to savour life to the fullest. When it comes to meetings and events, whether you’re planning a corporate gathering or a special celebration, voco Leicester is the perfect venue to make your event truly remarkable.

Discover the fully accessible ‘Liberty Suites’ to experience the Gold Standard in hospitality accessibility. Plus, voco is committed to sustainability, holding the Green Tourism Gold Award.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden partitions, tables set with glassware, colorful chairs, hanging lights, and green plants in the foreground. The space appears stylish and inviting.

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Eat, meet, work & play at The Lair, plus there’s a 24-hour in-room menu if you’re looking to simply relax in your room

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