What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 13:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Leicester, a short 10-minute walk from Curve Theatre and 15 minutes by foot from De Montfort University. It is 1.5 miles from De Montford Hall and 1.6 miles from Victoria Park.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or infant beds. Information on extra beds and associated costs is not provided.

Bell Gate House Leicester Hotel Accommodation

Average nightly price at Bell Gate House by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$78
March	$64
April	$67
May	$75
June	$70
July	$74
August	$69
September	$70
October	$96
November	$81
December	$72

What guests think

At Bell Gate House, reviews describe a budget stay with clean, simple rooms and good value, balanced by mixed comfort and service, an unglamorous entrance and stairs, and a location walkable to the centre but in a less appealing area.

Many highlight friendly, helpful staff and say some rooms feel modern for the price. Recurring complaints include thin or uncomfortable mattresses, small rooms, occasional bad smells, noise, and showers with unstable temperatures or leaks. Check in may require calling to be let in, late-night access has frustrated some arrivals, and the advertised bar and restaurant were closed. Best for short, no-frills stays.

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Facilities

Entrance is through a street shopfront and access involves steep stairs, with no lift mentioned. Several reviews note having to call to be let in; overall facilities feel basic.

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4

Karl

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

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)

6

Scott

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Horrid frontage and stairway but the room was clean and the chap on reception very nice. Decent basic accommodation.

8

Peter

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

John

Sep 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Finding it was tricky as it was just a door on a shop parade with the sign above it. You have to call a phone number that's on the door to be let in. But the rooms where modern, clean and ideal for a cheap weekend away that's just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.

8

Bradley

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't like the wait outside in the cold and having to call to say I'd arrived.

4

Chris

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

2

Mikkel

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel advertised as 24h reception. I arrived after midnight and after waiting for 10min outside someone came to open the door. Proceeded to complain that they were closed. Wanted to charge me £10 for the late check in. When I refused I was called a (profanity) and handed the key in furry. Terrible experience.

2

Andrea

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

4

Diana

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

2

Dawn

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The building was a derilic shop, not appealing at all. So many stairs to climb to get to rooms. The room had a smell to it, the bed was 2 old single mattress put on a base to make a double bed up, they were past being used. Only one mirror in the bathroom. Never again will I stay.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and bathrooms clean, but several reported issues such as bad odours, mould, hairs in showers, and limited housekeeping. Multiple reviews also mention shower problems like leaks or unstable temperatures.

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4

Karl

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

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)

10

Kevin

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, really friendly and helpful staff who took a genuine interest in you as a guest. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay again

6

luke

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Peter

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

David

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A nicely kept, clean and comfortable B&B near to the bus station and city centre with friendly staff.

10

M

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had everything I needed & was pretty clean. En-suite shower (no bath but I prefer a shower anyway), sink & toilet were clean & in good condition. Kettle with coffee& tea options were fine & the TV had the usual free digital channels. I've paid a lot more for poorer rooms.

4

Molly

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 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.

8

Obinna

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

8

denis

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean Pleasant shower head leaks and temperature control on shower goes from cold to very hot without control

2

Dawn

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The building was a derilic shop, not appealing at all. So many stairs to climb to get to rooms. The room had a smell to it, the bed was 2 old single mattress put on a base to make a double bed up, they were past being used. Only one mirror in the bathroom. Never again will I stay.

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Rooms

Rooms range from basic to modern, and several are described as small. Comfort is mixed, with many complaints about thin or uncomfortable mattresses and some noting noise from thin walls or the entrance, while others found beds comfortable.

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10

Kevin

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, really friendly and helpful staff who took a genuine interest in you as a guest. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay again

6

luke

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Michelle

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place comfy bed

4

Stuart

Mar 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very thin walls, no curtains on the windows just office blinds, the room was over the front door so very noisy and the mattress was particularly uncomfortable. But the staff were lovely, friendly and helpful

4

Kerry

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First impression was the hotel clean and tidy. My friend and I choose twin room option. I personally didnt get much sleep due to the mattress, there was no support, and the springs were pertruding, making it a very nosiy and uncomfortable night.

10

Samantha

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Value for money, very comfortable bed

6

Matthew

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location being only a ten minute walk into the city centre. A very reasonable price too and friendly staff on check in with good communication before we arrived. The only two down sides were that the matresses were not comfortable at all and were two single beds pushed together to make a double. Also, the room was quite light (for us) at night because of the type of blind. Those two things feel quite easy to fix though and other than those issues, it suited us well.

4

Diana

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

2

Lizzie

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Warning, its not where the Hotels.com map says it is. I booked expecting it to be near the theatre but its the far side of Leicester. Very cheap mattress so poor sleep. Tiny room with very basic facilities, despite charging as much as the nicer larger chains. Shower stuck on boiling so had to wash hai using a glass over the tiny sink which is barely big enough to wash you hands. Deeply unpleasant experience.

8

Adrian

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The rooms are in good condition and good shower.

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Service

Service is mixed: many mention friendly, welcoming staff and an occasional free upgrade, but others report rude interactions. Check-in often requires calling to be let in, late-night access has caused issues, and some were asked for photo ID.

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10

Kevin

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, really friendly and helpful staff who took a genuine interest in you as a guest. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay again

2

ololade

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was unbelievably rude, disrespectful and very unprofessional

8

Nigel

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not sure why I was asked for Photo ID when checking in, as it's not yet compulsory to carry any in the UK!

6

Derrann

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it is okay but it is a walk from the city centre and feels like it is in a rough area. Have to call to be let in and don’t agree with having to provide photo ID as this isn’t required in the UK Suspect the property is primarily used by the council to house immigrants or homeless as the info leaflet says they’ll let local authorities know if you get kicked out for any reason. Room was surprisingly clean but small, mattress was thin and could feel the springs. When I arrived I didn’t think I would actually stay but it was clean enough and the inside is much better than the outside.

10

John

Sep 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Finding it was tricky as it was just a door on a shop parade with the sign above it. You have to call a phone number that's on the door to be let in. But the rooms where modern, clean and ideal for a cheap weekend away that's just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.

8

Bradley

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't like the wait outside in the cold and having to call to say I'd arrived.

2

Mikkel

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel advertised as 24h reception. I arrived after midnight and after waiting for 10min outside someone came to open the door. Proceeded to complain that they were closed. Wanted to charge me £10 for the late check in. When I refused I was called a (profanity) and handed the key in furry. Terrible experience.

2

Andrea

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Matthew

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location being only a ten minute walk into the city centre. A very reasonable price too and friendly staff on check in with good communication before we arrived. The only two down sides were that the matresses were not comfortable at all and were two single beds pushed together to make a double. Also, the room was quite light (for us) at night because of the type of blind. Those two things feel quite easy to fix though and other than those issues, it suited us well.

10

Sophie

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Location

Walkable to the city centre and bus station, with shops and nightlife nearby according to several reviews. Some guests felt the surrounding area was rough or unappealing, and one noted the mapped location was misleading.

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John

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quite good and modern,close to shops,dining facilities and clubs in Leicester city centre

10

shaun

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

quiet close to shops good service

6

Derrann

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it is okay but it is a walk from the city centre and feels like it is in a rough area. Have to call to be let in and don’t agree with having to provide photo ID as this isn’t required in the UK Suspect the property is primarily used by the council to house immigrants or homeless as the info leaflet says they’ll let local authorities know if you get kicked out for any reason. Room was surprisingly clean but small, mattress was thin and could feel the springs. When I arrived I didn’t think I would actually stay but it was clean enough and the inside is much better than the outside.

10

David

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A nicely kept, clean and comfortable B&B near to the bus station and city centre with friendly staff.

10

John

Sep 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Finding it was tricky as it was just a door on a shop parade with the sign above it. You have to call a phone number that's on the door to be let in. But the rooms where modern, clean and ideal for a cheap weekend away that's just a 10 minute walk from the town centre.

2

Andrea

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

John

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget hotel in Leicester city centre.Would stay again.

6

Matthew

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location being only a ten minute walk into the city centre. A very reasonable price too and friendly staff on check in with good communication before we arrived. The only two down sides were that the matresses were not comfortable at all and were two single beds pushed together to make a double. Also, the room was quite light (for us) at night because of the type of blind. Those two things feel quite easy to fix though and other than those issues, it suited us well.

4

Molly

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 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.

2

Lizzie

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Warning, its not where the Hotels.com map says it is. I booked expecting it to be near the theatre but its the far side of Leicester. Very cheap mattress so poor sleep. Tiny room with very basic facilities, despite charging as much as the nicer larger chains. Shower stuck on boiling so had to wash hai using a glass over the tiny sink which is barely big enough to wash you hands. Deeply unpleasant experience.

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Dining

The on-site bar and restaurant were reported closed despite being advertised. Nearby dining is limited mainly to takeaways in some comments; no feedback on breakfast.

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4

Karl

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

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)

6

luke

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

John

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quite good and modern,close to shops,dining facilities and clubs in Leicester city centre

6

Derrann

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it is okay but it is a walk from the city centre and feels like it is in a rough area. Have to call to be let in and don’t agree with having to provide photo ID as this isn’t required in the UK Suspect the property is primarily used by the council to house immigrants or homeless as the info leaflet says they’ll let local authorities know if you get kicked out for any reason. Room was surprisingly clean but small, mattress was thin and could feel the springs. When I arrived I didn’t think I would actually stay but it was clean enough and the inside is much better than the outside.

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