Name: Grafton House
Address: 7-13 Saxby Street, Leicester, England, United Kingdom, Leicester, Leicestershire, GB
Price range: US$49–US$58 per night
Rating: 7.23

What guests think

At Grafton House, reviews describe a basic, budget stay with central, walkable access to the train station and venues, generally comfortable beds and some large rooms, but many shared bathrooms and occasional noise from other guests.

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several guests finding rooms and bathrooms very clean while others report bad smells or dirty shared facilities. Facilities are limited: no breakfast, in-room kettles and extras are often missing, and parking is limited or difficult. Expect a no-frills, budget stay suited to short, low-cost stops.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. Many rooms use shared bathrooms, in-room kettles and extras like hairdryers are often missing, breakfast is not provided, and parking is limited or difficult.

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8

Ashley

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, 5 minutes walk from train station and city centre. Decent sized room but facilities were lacking. No bedside table, desk or kettle. Toilet was a shared toilet and shower. Not a deal breaker for me but not everyone's choice. Anyone talking in their rooms or wandering about can be heard easily but overall probably would stay there again if I needed a cheap and accessible stay in Leicester

10

Tarquinn

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price I paid it was great. Large room, toilet and shower working and clean. Room was warm, bed was big and comfortable. TV worked and had remote. Could do with a table but for what it was £44 for a night, it was 5 mins walk to train station.

10

Stephen

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Simple accommodation. A sink in room with shared bathroom. Very clean with new carpets. TV and WiFi good. About 6 minute walk to railway station. Very good value.

10

Kathryn

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic 2 star but had everything you’d expect except breakfast. Beds were comfortable, everything was clean, including the bathrooms which is rare in a shared bathroom place. Recommended for the price you pay. Staff were lovely.

6

Gary

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was cheap and we didnt expect much. Thought there might have been tea/coffee making facilities in the room but instead you had to go downstairs and ask for a cuppa - just didn't bother after a while. No extras like hairdryers. In fact, the room consisted of a sink, a bed, a TV that we couldnt get a picture on, and 2 chairs. There wasn't even a hook to hang up any clothes. Quite quite basic - as there's no wardrobe or bedside table, we kept everything in our case. We knew it was a shared bathroom and that would have been okay if the previous occipant had cleaned their hair from the shower basin. That just put me right off using it. The whole place is really tired and in need of a refurb if im honest.

2

Mary

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I know it was cheap but not even a plug socket next to the bed no hot drink facilities and very cold, not a nice smell throughout the building

8

Stephen

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property did provide limited car parking which was useful. Maybe next time though I should read the entry better as this isnt a Bed and Breakfast (B&B as stated clearly in the title). They no longer provide breakfasts which was slightly inconvenient especially as there was no kettle in the room.

4

Mark

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is terrible. Room size was adequate but absolutely no facilities such as kettle or working tv. WiFi was reliable and the bed was comfortable. Central location but not particularly a nice area and if you haveva car its not good

4

hamida

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like it Sharing toilet No towel in room No water No breakfast Toilet very dirty But very good location to be in centre

6

Bernard

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic room with shared bathroom & shower facilities...however, good location

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed. Several guests found rooms and bathrooms very clean, but others mentioned bad smells or dirty shared areas.

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10

Tarquinn

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price I paid it was great. Large room, toilet and shower working and clean. Room was warm, bed was big and comfortable. TV worked and had remote. Could do with a table but for what it was £44 for a night, it was 5 mins walk to train station.

10

Stephen

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Simple accommodation. A sink in room with shared bathroom. Very clean with new carpets. TV and WiFi good. About 6 minute walk to railway station. Very good value.

10

Kathryn

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic 2 star but had everything you’d expect except breakfast. Beds were comfortable, everything was clean, including the bathrooms which is rare in a shared bathroom place. Recommended for the price you pay. Staff were lovely.

6

Gary

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was cheap and we didnt expect much. Thought there might have been tea/coffee making facilities in the room but instead you had to go downstairs and ask for a cuppa - just didn't bother after a while. No extras like hairdryers. In fact, the room consisted of a sink, a bed, a TV that we couldnt get a picture on, and 2 chairs. There wasn't even a hook to hang up any clothes. Quite quite basic - as there's no wardrobe or bedside table, we kept everything in our case. We knew it was a shared bathroom and that would have been okay if the previous occipant had cleaned their hair from the shower basin. That just put me right off using it. The whole place is really tired and in need of a refurb if im honest.

6

S

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s not clean enough.

2

Arun

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had a bad smell. I owns a different businessess. I also own a hotel and restaurants in Derby and wanted to stay near to Saxby street due to business and atlast moment I had to book a hotel just to sleep. Will not come back. Thanks

2

Mary

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I know it was cheap but not even a plug socket next to the bed no hot drink facilities and very cold, not a nice smell throughout the building

8

Andrew

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to City centre and University of Leicester. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room and shared bathroom were clean but basic. Value for money and would book again.

6

Noor

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Washroom smells Everything is good

4

hamida

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like it Sharing toilet No towel in room No water No breakfast Toilet very dirty But very good location to be in centre

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Rooms

Rooms are basic, with some large spaces and comfortable beds. Noise can travel, and TV reliability and in-room furniture vary; Wi-Fi was generally fine.

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8

Ashley

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, 5 minutes walk from train station and city centre. Decent sized room but facilities were lacking. No bedside table, desk or kettle. Toilet was a shared toilet and shower. Not a deal breaker for me but not everyone's choice. Anyone talking in their rooms or wandering about can be heard easily but overall probably would stay there again if I needed a cheap and accessible stay in Leicester

10

Tarquinn

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price I paid it was great. Large room, toilet and shower working and clean. Room was warm, bed was big and comfortable. TV worked and had remote. Could do with a table but for what it was £44 for a night, it was 5 mins walk to train station.

8

yvonne

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Handy licatiin for a local gig we were going to. Comfortable beds and good size room

10

Stephen

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Simple accommodation. A sink in room with shared bathroom. Very clean with new carpets. TV and WiFi good. About 6 minute walk to railway station. Very good value.

6

Gary

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was cheap and we didnt expect much. Thought there might have been tea/coffee making facilities in the room but instead you had to go downstairs and ask for a cuppa - just didn't bother after a while. No extras like hairdryers. In fact, the room consisted of a sink, a bed, a TV that we couldnt get a picture on, and 2 chairs. There wasn't even a hook to hang up any clothes. Quite quite basic - as there's no wardrobe or bedside table, we kept everything in our case. We knew it was a shared bathroom and that would have been okay if the previous occipant had cleaned their hair from the shower basin. That just put me right off using it. The whole place is really tired and in need of a refurb if im honest.

10

Anthony

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was friendly and easy. As rooms go it was a double and a single bed with an ensuite which was ideal for my friend and I who were attending a live gig. It was comfortable enough and if another gig happens in Leicester then I would use Grafton House again as a room only option. We both agreed it was value for money at £51 split between us.

8

Andrew

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to City centre and University of Leicester. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room and shared bathroom were clean but basic. Value for money and would book again.

4

Mark

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is terrible. Room size was adequate but absolutely no facilities such as kettle or working tv. WiFi was reliable and the bed was comfortable. Central location but not particularly a nice area and if you haveva car its not good

10

Guy

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for budget travellers who need a clean, warm, private, comfortable and secure overnight. I'll be back for sure.

6

Bernard

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic room with shared bathroom & shower facilities...however, good location

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with easy check-in.

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10

Kathryn

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic 2 star but had everything you’d expect except breakfast. Beds were comfortable, everything was clean, including the bathrooms which is rare in a shared bathroom place. Recommended for the price you pay. Staff were lovely.

10

David

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic, as I expected. But very friendly & helpful reception staff. Will buy again.

10

Anthony

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was friendly and easy. As rooms go it was a double and a single bed with an ensuite which was ideal for my friend and I who were attending a live gig. It was comfortable enough and if another gig happens in Leicester then I would use Grafton House again as a room only option. We both agreed it was value for money at £51 split between us.

8

Thomas

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome.

10

Walter

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Got exactly what I paid for ,clean and staff were polite. Would stay there again

8

Andrew

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to City centre and University of Leicester. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room and shared bathroom were clean but basic. Value for money and would book again.

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Location

Central and walkable to the train station, city centre, university and venues. One review disliked the surrounding area, but most comments highlight convenience.

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8

Ashley

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, 5 minutes walk from train station and city centre. Decent sized room but facilities were lacking. No bedside table, desk or kettle. Toilet was a shared toilet and shower. Not a deal breaker for me but not everyone's choice. Anyone talking in their rooms or wandering about can be heard easily but overall probably would stay there again if I needed a cheap and accessible stay in Leicester

10

Tarquinn

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price I paid it was great. Large room, toilet and shower working and clean. Room was warm, bed was big and comfortable. TV worked and had remote. Could do with a table but for what it was £44 for a night, it was 5 mins walk to train station.

8

yvonne

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Handy licatiin for a local gig we were going to. Comfortable beds and good size room

10

Stephen

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Simple accommodation. A sink in room with shared bathroom. Very clean with new carpets. TV and WiFi good. About 6 minute walk to railway station. Very good value.

8

Madian

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good option clise to city and amenities

8

Andrew

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay, proximity to De Montfort Hall was the reason for choosing the B & B, and was not disappointed for what we paid

8

Andrew

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to City centre and University of Leicester. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room and shared bathroom were clean but basic. Value for money and would book again.

4

Mark

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is terrible. Room size was adequate but absolutely no facilities such as kettle or working tv. WiFi was reliable and the bed was comfortable. Central location but not particularly a nice area and if you haveva car its not good

10

Tevin

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy property to find.

6

Bernard

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic room with shared bathroom & shower facilities...however, good location

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Dining

No breakfast is offered on-site; several reviews note this.

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10

Kathryn

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic 2 star but had everything you’d expect except breakfast. Beds were comfortable, everything was clean, including the bathrooms which is rare in a shared bathroom place. Recommended for the price you pay. Staff were lovely.

8

Stephen

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property did provide limited car parking which was useful. Maybe next time though I should read the entry better as this isnt a Bed and Breakfast (B&B as stated clearly in the title). They no longer provide breakfasts which was slightly inconvenient especially as there was no kettle in the room.

4

hamida

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like it Sharing toilet No towel in room No water No breakfast Toilet very dirty But very good location to be in centre

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Month	Average price
January	US$49
February	US$50
March	US$52
April	US$49
May	US$49
June	US$49
August	US$48
September	US$52
October	US$49
November	US$46
December	US$47

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $49	7 $49	8 $49	9 $49	10 $50	11 $53	12 $53
13 $50	14 $50	15 $50	16 $49	17 $50	18 $53	19 $54
20 $50	21 $50	22 $50	23 $50	24 $50	25 $54	26 $54
27 $50	28 $50	29 $50	30 $50

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $50	2 $56	3 $54
4 $50	5 $50	6 $49	7 $50	8 $49	9 $54	10 $53
11 $52	12 $52	13 $49	14 $50	15 $49	16 $54	17 $53
18 $52	19 $52	20 $50	21 $50	22 $50	23 $54	24 $53
25 $50	26 $52	27 $52	28 $52	29 $50	30 $56	31 $58

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