See all properties

The Bell Gate House

3.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Leicester with a 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Bell Gate House

Front of property
Room amenity
Staircase
Interior detail
Double or Twin Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €75
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room

Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Portable fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
The Bell Gate House,Leicester, Leicester, England, LE1 3XL

What's nearby

  • Curve Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • De Montfort University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Leicester - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • King Power Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Space Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Feena Shisha Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curve - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aroma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ale Wagon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Special Shawarma - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bell Gate House

Guest house remodelled in 2020 and located near Curve Theatre
Located close to De Montford Hall and Leicester Royal Infirmary, The Bell Gate House provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 29-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Urdu

Similar properties

Bar (on property)

ibis Leicester City

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,003 reviews
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
ibis Leicester City

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bell Gate House B&B Leicester
Bell Gate House B&B
Bell Gate House Leicester
Bell Gate House
The Bell Gate House Leicester
The Bell Gate House Guesthouse
The Bell Gate House Guesthouse Leicester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bell Gate House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bell Gate House?

The Bell Gate House doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Bell Gate House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Bell Gate House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Bell Gate House located?

Located in Leicester City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Curve Theatre and De Montfort University. Victoria Park and De Montford Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Leicester (QEW-Leicester Train Station) is 6 minutes by foot and Leicester Station is 7 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Bell Gate House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 95 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Obinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ololade

Liked: Amenities
The staff was unbelievably rude, disrespectful and very unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Long hairs still in the shower, the daily housekeeping services didn't exist and had to ask for clean towels. Was told they would be changed but weren't so had to help myself. No bar and restaurant as advertised told it was closed. Could feel the springs of the mattress ( thankfully it was a warm room and I could sleep on top of the duvet for extra padding)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Just basic but very nice clean and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good budget hotel in Leicester city centre.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

luke

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area seemed relatively rough for a hotel to be centered within, not really any choices for food, mostly take away, no cafes near by except a bagel place, bathroom had an odd smell, and the room was cramped for the price. Tv remote button for cycling through was dodgey, bed lights didn’t work, bed was alright and the staff were friendly but I never really saw anyone no one was really about I read it had a bar and restaurant but I could only find rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a comfortable place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great all around !

Great all around !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good quality for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for one night

Positives: the reception man was nice and the location was very easy to get to. Negatives: the room smelled bad, there was mould in the bathroom, and one of my pillows had mascara on. Additionally, the room was very cold, and the bed was not comfortable. Unfortunately the people in the room next door were very loud and woke me up at 5am- obviously not the fault of the hotel itself but another reason for a restless night. I don’t think I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet close to shops good service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohan

It’s alright for one night ,don’t think we would have stayed there more than that
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and ideal for one nights stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very excellent stay, upscaled my room free of charge too big thanks to the receptionist for that, highly recommend the likes of this place over a chain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised as a 3-star hotel it is in fact a very basic B&B over a shop. Stair carpet is threadbare and the the whole atmosphere is very rundown. I usually stay at the Premier Inn which is slightly less expensive and of a considerably higher standard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All ok

The rooms are in good condition and good shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
no real reception, really steep stairs & room at top of three flights - no lift, not in a nice area of town and entrance to 'hotel' exposed, felt quite vulnerable. not for solo travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downmarket and disappointing

The hotel was accessible from a door on the street next to a Kebab shop! The experience was shocking as reviews seemed to be quite good. Basic tiny room which was clean but very downmarket!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the wait outside in the cold and having to call to say I'd arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to find entrance is a Shop doorway in shop itself. Shower cold then 3rd D burn time. All said for Price will stop again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cinzia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of loud music till early in the morning as it is just beside a night club so you can't sleep. The area is a bit unsafe and the entrance is really not like a Hotel at all, it looks really dodgy. Room was nice but I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

I booked this hotel as the description said a few minute walk from the theatre, and also showed the pin on the map being right next to it. Once I’d booked and put the address into maps it was an 11 minute walk which wasn’t too much of an issue but I was annoyed as the location was the reason I chose it. I then messaged the hotel through the app to check I had the right address with no reply. I’d booked the hotel as 1 guest as I was the only person staying that night. Myself and my uncle arrived as he was helping me with luggage. He was hoping to come into the room to just get changed before we headed out… not allowed! We were left with no option but to pay an extra £10 to ‘upgrade’ the room to allow him to do so. The room itself was cold and smelt unpleasant. The bathroom was covered in mould. I didn’t inspect the cleanliness thoroughly as I was in a rush to get ready but did notice a few hairs on the bed and the TV remote was filthy. The bed was 2 singles pushed together and was awful - I felt every spring and had an awful nights sleep. Not helped by the paper thin vertical blinds letting the light in. I didn’t expect anything amazing due to the price but certainly wasn’t expecting this. Thankfully it was only for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025