The Queens Hotel Leeds

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“This landmark central-Leeds building with its art deco flourishes has been refurbished to restore its 1930s glamour but with a sleek contemporary edge. Bedrooms are light and airy while the restaurant has a Pan-Asian vibe. A glam spot to stay for work or play.”

Hotel review

Overlooking City Square and next to the station, the Queens was built in 1930 as the city’s leading hotel – and with a guest list including Princess Grace of Monaco and Cary Grant. Recently refurbished to show off its art deco glamour but with a smooth and light contemporary feel, it holds a prime central position with shops, theatres, riverside, the city’s art gallery and financial district all within a 10-minute walk.

Striking public rooms combine original features of parquet floors and panelled pillars with a low-key modern glamour. Step from the street into an expansive lounge, scattered with sofas and armchairs and cleverly separated into cosy alcoves. This leads into a New York-style bar with high stools and black marble-topped bar that cries out for you to order cocktails while the circular dining room with its rattan-back chairs, banquettes and wood panelling has a low-lit, casual glamour. This serves up a mix of pan-Asian and British classics such as salmon tataki and lamb Massam curry as well as home-made burgers and club sandwiches.

Bedrooms, spread over eight floors, share the same uncluttered look and monochrome palette and although some have less attractive internal views, all are a decent size and have classy art deco-style bathrooms. An unbeatable location for a big city stay.

Helen Pickles
Helen Pickles Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • A slice of history in the heart of the city returned to its former glory thanks to a multi-million pound refurbishment

  • Business meetings

    • 13 event spaces — some of them gigantic — make this a special setting for conferences, meetings, events & weddings

  • Historic

    • Dating from 1937, the grand building was built for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway

  • Close to nightlife

    • It's an easy walk home after a fun night out; the hotel is a stone's throw from the city's happening bars, restaurants & clubs

  • Restaurant

    • With a Asian fusion restaurant, cafe & bar, the Grand Pacific restaurant offers a vibey yet elegant setting or all-day dining

  • Designer Shopping

    • It's less than 5 minutes on foot to the Trinity Leeds shopping mall

  • Family Suites

    • Choose between family suites or interconnecting rooms

  • Museums

    • Leeds Art Gallery is just around the corner

  • Child friendly

    • Kids under four eat for free

  • Lively

  • Roof terrace

  • Wedding license

  • Outstanding location

  • Full of character

  • Lively area

  • Disabled access

  • Grand Hotel

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Business Hotel

  • Sights nearby

  • Conference facilities

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Downtown

Facilities

  • Rooms

    232 rooms in this hotel

  • Bar

    Glamorous Golden Age-inspired bar is popular throughout the day with a local crowd

  • Restaurant

    With a Asian fusion restaurant, cafe & bar, the Grand Pacific restaurant offers a vibey yet elegant setting or all-day dining

  • Family Suites

    Choose between family suites or interconnecting rooms

  • Car not required

    Located directly behind Leed's main station

  • Child friendly

    Kids under four eat for free

  • Roof terrace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Airport transfer

  • Wedding license

  • Private dining room

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • No pets

  • Wifi

  • Laundry

  • Disabled access

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Safe

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Conference facilities

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • It's an easy walk home after a fun night out; the hotel is a stone's throw from the city's happening bars, restaurants & clubs

  • Designer Shopping

    • It's less than 5 minutes on foot to the Trinity Leeds shopping mall

  • Museums

    • Leeds Art Gallery is just around the corner

  • Theatre

  • Sights nearby

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The Queens Hotel Leeds

This Art Deco flagship hotel was built in 1937 for the former London, Midland & Scottish Railway that stands beside Leeds’ train station. Sympathetic restoration has helped it remain popular, mainly with couples and business travellers.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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