If you’re looking for a place to stay in style, you won’t go far wrong with one of its many of the boutique hotels in Leeds. Small enough to give that personal touch, but with a focus on quality, professionalism and luxury, these will provide those all-important bragging rights when you return from your vacation.
Here are five of the most stylish small-scale boutique hotels in Leeds and its surrounding areas.
A few minutes walk from both the train station and Leeds’ main shopping district, The Chambers boasts 58 rooms, all individually styled with chic, modern decor. This is first class luxury in a gorgeous old turn-of-the-century building, restored and refitted but retaining plenty of that old world charm.
Yes, you guessed it – this jazz-themed hotel takes its inspiration from Duke Ellington himself, who played at the Leeds Music Festival in the late 1950s. Jazzy touches are dotted throughout the 30-odd rooms, with framed sheet music and appropriately-named cocktails. As Nat King Cole might say, if he’d lived to the ripe old age of 99, unforgettable.
Quebecs Hotel is a 19th century stately hotel for those who like the finer things in life, boasting chandeliers, ornate stained glass windows and ‘soaking tubs’ (otherwise known as ‘posh baths’), a cheap B&B it ain’t.
Set in a cautiously restored Grade II listed building, once serving as the main office of the Leeds Permanent Building Society, is the Radisson Blu Hotel. The restoration paid close attention to preserving its original art deco style. My favourite!
The 4-star beautifully maintained Met Hotel is a much loved landmark in Leeds cityscape. In keeping its original design and modernising the interior with contemporary style and flair, the structure has been a fully functional hotel, welcoming guests for over a century.
This stunning mid 18th century mansion and surrounding gardens has been lovingly restored to house the Oulton Hall and Spa. By maintaining its traditional character and unique charm.
If you’re after something unique and cutting edge, look no further. The Art Hostel is a project backed by East Street Arts, commissioning artists to style each bedroom with no small amount of creativity and imagination.
You can’t go far wrong with a Malmaison hotel room, and the Leeds arm is one of the best around. It’s based in a converted Victorian office block and boasts gorgeous rooms, with every stylish mod con you could possibly wish for. Not to mention the best-smelling range of toiletries of any hotel ever – trust us on this.
The Woodlands Hotel might be slightly outside of the city centre, but it’s well worth the trip to stay in this stunning grade II listed building. Wander the grounds, lonely as a cloud, and you’ll soon realise why this is one of Leeds’ most popular wedding venues.
ibis Leeds City Centre Arena is a hotel that’s Yorkshire through and through. Brewed with the very best of Leeds and Yorkshire, this hotel’s bustling and modern like the city.
Welcome to Yorkshire and Oulton Hall & Spa. Perfectly located to explore the whole of Yorkshire, standing within the beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Leeds.
Comprising 147 sophisticated rooms and suites, this Leeds accommodation offers the desirable combination of a city centre location and historical character.
Conveniently situated in the centre of Leeds, Hampton By Hilton Leeds City Centre provides air-conditioned rooms, a gym, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre.
At the Leonardo Hotel Leeds they aim to make your stay exceptional. It starts as soon as you step inside the hotel, from the welcoming bar atmosphere and comfortable Costa Coffee lounge, to the relaxed quality of their restaurant.
Originally built as the country retreat for the Vavasour family, Wood Hall is set amongst 100 acres, with fine views of the surrounding area.
Marriott Hotel is a contemporary hotel in the city centre of Leeds. It boasts the largest indoor swimming pool in Leeds, a well-equipped fitness centre, and a sauna.
Weetwood Hall Estate is 17th century manor house that has been repurposed into a modern luxury hotel.
Queens is a massive, art-deco styled, luxury hotel for those who want something a little different.
Quebecs Hotel is a stately, 19th century hotel in walking distance of the Leeds’ Grand Theatre and Opera House.
Dakota Deluxe is arguably Leeds’ most luxurious hotel, featuring rainfall showers, lush suites and rustic drawing rooms.
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