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.

101 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 7QS

Amenities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Mobile hoist

Around the hotel

  • All stairs and steps equipped with handrails
  • Clear walkways/corridors throughout
  • Contrast markings on most internal steps
  • Contrast strips on all steps
  • Dimmable lighting
  • Handrails easy-to-grip
  • Hotel entrance equipped with automatic door
  • Lift access to all bedrooms and restaurant
  • No thresholds over 5mm
  • Step-free route available

Babies and young children

  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Some rooms with baths

Bathroom

  • Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet
  • Bathrooms have thermostatic taps
  • Detachable shower head
  • Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms
  • Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms
  • Rail on inside of bathroom door
  • Shower chair
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
  • Standalone showers
  • Wet room

Bedrooms

  • At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
  • Blackout curtains
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Door lockable from the inside
  • Interconnecting rooms
  • Level surface in bathroom
  • Light switches reachable from bed
  • No flowers or plants in bedrooms

Designated accessible bathroom

  • 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
  • Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
  • Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
  • Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
  • Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
  • Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms
  • Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms

Designated accessible bedroom

  • Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
  • Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Full length mirrors in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • In accessible rooms, spyholes at wheelchair height
  • In wheelchair accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
  • In wheelchair accessible rooms. thermostats and air conditioners reachable from wheelchair
  • Interconnecting accessible rooms available
  • Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms
  • Minibars reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Safes reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms

Designated accessible public toilets

  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet
  • Accessible public toilet near meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet
  • Mirror above washbasin visible from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom

Dining

  • Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants
  • Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables

Hotel Policy

  • Familiarisation tour
  • Welcomes service animals

Lifts

  • All lift controls reachable from wheelchair
  • Handrail in lift
  • It's possible to avoid the lift
  • Level entrance to the lift
  • Lift entrance at least 800mm wide
  • Tactile/braille buttons for lift

Outside the hotel

  • Car parking is available next to the hotel
  • Clearly marked accessible parking
  • Designated accessible parking within 50m of hotel entrance
  • Drop off area by accessible entrance
  • Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
  • Level car park
  • Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
  • On-site car park
  • Well lit car parking area
  • Well lit entrance

Public toilets

  • Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
  • Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in public toilets
  • Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour
  • Slip resistant flooring in public bathroom

Reception

  • Seating and tables near reception

Space for wheelchair

  • Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms

Staff

  • Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities

Amenities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Free wifi

Babies and young children

  • Baby changing
  • Cots
  • Hotel is pushchair accessible
  • Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Some rooms with baths

Bathroom

  • Detachable shower head
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats

Bedrooms

  • Blackout curtains
  • Door lockable from the inside
  • Family rooms
  • Interconnecting rooms
  • Rooms free of fragile ornaments
  • Safe

Designated accessible bathroom

  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms

Dining

  • Children allowed in bar
  • Children's areas and/or activities provided in restaurants
  • Children's menu
  • High chairs in hotel restaurant

Experience

  • Games available to borrow
  • Park and/or children's play area nearby
  • Play area

Hotel Policy

  • Children of any age welcomed
  • Children under 4 stay free
  • No smoking throughout the hotel building

Lifts

  • It's possible to avoid the lift

Outside the hotel

  • Car parking is available next to the hotel

Public toilets

  • Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets

Dining

  • Vegan afternoon tea menu
  • Vegan menu choices

Energy/ Emissions

  • Building Management System
  • Low energy consumption lighting

Green certifications

  • Green tourism award

Hotel Policy

  • Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
  • Low flow toilets

Religious/cultural

  • Vegetarian menu choices

Transport

  • EV charge points

Waste

  • All paper recycled
  • Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
  • Toiletry refills

Bedrooms

  • Bathrobes and slippers provided
  • Blackout curtains

Dining

  • Vegan afternoon tea menu
  • Vegan menu choices

Hotel Policy

  • Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
  • Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
  • No smoking throughout the hotel building
  • Training and development opportunities for hotel employees

Religious/cultural

  • Vegetarian menu choices

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.

Can’t Miss Experiences

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