Premier Inn Leicester City Centre - Train Station vs Similar Hotels

Negative trend: multiple comments about small, cramped rooms, old/run-down appearance, thin carpets, single beds and odd cheap decor; also missing in-room fridge for some — room quality is noticeably below expectation.

Mixed reports: some rooms spacious and comfortable, but others note hard mattresses, small beds, broken lamps/hangers, stained or poorly maintained fittings and intermittent AC/TV failures.

Mixed reports: some guests explicitly noted clean rooms, but others mentioned old/thin carpets and external street mess (piles of vomit outside), giving an overall slightly-below-average cleanliness impression.

Multiple guests reported issues: stained curtains, grout and bathroom dirt, dusty rooms, missed housekeeping and occasional unpleasant smells — cleanliness is inconsistent.

Strongly positive for transport/access: repeatedly praised for proximity to the train station and central area; some guests disliked the city centre itself, but the hotel's location relative to transport is a clear asset.

Consistently praised as central and convenient for theatres, restaurants, shops and transport; a few guests found the hotel hard to spot or had parking access issues, but location itself is a strong positive.

Generally positive: multiple guests called staff friendly and helpful, though at least one report criticized staff for poor handling of a security/police request — overall service is a strong point with an isolated serious concern.

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and supportive; several reviews praise reception and service, with isolated incidents of unanswered calls.

Generally positive for breakfast (good variety), but some operational issues noted (dinner/service times late for families). Breakfast quality lifts this category overall.

Limited mentions and mixed sentiment: some note poor breakfast and restaurant closures on certain evenings, so F&B is underwhelming overall.

Mixed to below average: breakfast variety noted positively, but recurring issues with parking availability/complexity, lack of refrigerator in rooms and limited disabled access reduce the amenities score.

Good basic amenities (air conditioning when working, room size, lobby space) but shortcomings noted such as no USB ports, no in-room fridge, parking offsite and occasional restaurant closures.

Mixed perceptions: several guests described it as good value while others felt it was not great value for what was paid; overall middle-ground but slightly positive for price-conscious travelers.

Several guests call the hotel affordable and reasonable for location; extra parking charges and cleanliness/room wear reduce perceived value for some but overall seen as good value.