Leicester
Explore Leicester’s growing hotel market, where the city’s retail, cultural and university sectors drive diverse guest demand. This section covers new property openings—from modern city-centre hotels near Highcross to boutique conversions in the Cultural Quarter—alongside detailed performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find analysis of conference-driven stays tied to university events, retail tourism impacts from shopping festivals, planning consent updates and regional investment activity. Whether you manage a business-focused hotel by St George’s or a boutique guesthouse near the cathedral, this hub delivers the comprehensive news and intel you need to thrive in Leicester’s hospitality landscape.
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Jun- 2025 -26 JuneProperty
Grade II-listed Leicester hotel and venue brought to market
The College Court Conference Centre and Hotel, a Grade II-listed property in Leicester, has been brought to market by the University of Leicester for an undisclosed price following its closure last month. Located in the suburb of Knighton, the property comprises five architect-designed buildings and sits on a 1.98-acre site.…
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May- 2025 -20 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/5/25
Wilde Aparthotels is expanding into Lisbon, Vienna and Cambridge with three new openings this year. Each property will include fully-equipped kitchens, bespoke furniture, and curated social spaces to appeal to both business and leisure travellers. The Cambridge aparthotel, located near the River Cam and Jesus Green, will offer 229 apartments…
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20 MayHotels
Rockingham Partners appointed to oversee two Ibis properties
Hospitality management firm Rockingham Partners has been appointed to oversee operations at Ibis Budget Leicester and Ibis Budget Derby, marking a significant new partnership with hotel ownership group BZP Hotels. The move sees Rockingham Partners continuing its strategic growth across the UK by supporting hotel owners with tailored, on-the-ground expertise…
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12 MayAppointments
The Zetter appoints Kevin Rockey as new area GM
The Zetter has appointed Kevin Rockey to the newly-created role of area general manager to help support the next stage of growth for the group. While his appointment will help drive the international expansion of The Zetter brand, he will also lead the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury, officially opening in…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilAppointments
UK Housekeepers Association appoints national chair
Lisa Williams has been voted as national chair of the UK Housekeepers Association (UKHA), having been voted in by regional chairs at a recent national committee meeting. Williams took up her seat on 1 April 2025 following Kerry Adams’s decision to step down, and is now leading the association into…
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15 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 15/4/25
The Montenotte in Cork has appointed Juan Tudela as its new general manager. With over 20 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Tudela has held senior roles at five-star properties including the W Hotel in Barcelona and the Landmark Hotel in London. He joined The Montenotte as director of operations…
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15 AprilHotel Brands
Z Hotels appoints SDK Consulting to transform revenue strategy
Z Hotels has announced that it has appointed SDK Consulting, a revenue and commercial consultancy for hotels, to develop its commercial strategy and run its revenue and distribution department. Jon Siberry will be leading the commercial function as director of revenue management overseeing the revenue strategy at both the group…
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14 AprilHotel Brands
Travelodge acquires 11 UK hotels
Travelodge has agreed to acquire 11 hotels across the UK, adding to its existing portfolio of 588 UK-based hotels. The group plans to acquire nine former Hotel Campanile properties across Birmingham, Bradford, Dartford, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Northampton, Milton Keynes, and Swindon, totaling 951 rooms. Five will be acquired freehold and…
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1 AprilProperty
Z Hotels’ Leicester Square site hits the market for £42m
The freehold interest of Z Hotel’s site in Leicester Square has been brought to market at a guide price of £42m. Avison Young UK and JLL have been jointly appointed by Z Hotels to sell the freehold interest of the Leicester Square property, with a guaranteed 35-year leaseback to Z…
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryHotel Brands
Mews expands Criterion Hospitality partnership
Hospitality cloud platform Mews has expanded its partnership with Criterion Hospitality through a multi-year agreement. This will allow Criterion to continue to automate operations, optimise revenue management, and enhance the guest experience with Mews’ integrated Property Management System and Revenue Management System. Currently, eight Criterion Hospitality hotels, including Victory House…
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