Name: Leonardo Hotel Derby
Address: King Street, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, England, United Kingdom, Derby, England, GB
Price range: US$58–US$570 per night
Rating: 8.18

What guests think

At Leonardo Hotel Derby, travellers praise the central, walkable location and consistently friendly staff, while noting generally clean rooms, limited on-site parking with a discounted nearby option, and occasional maintenance niggles such as key cards and air conditioning.

Breakfast feedback is mixed, ranging from excellent variety and value to reports of cold items or slow service. Rooms vary from comfortable with city views to compact or dated, and some guests mention traffic noise. Expect a convenient, good-value base with personable service, but a few rough edges.

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Facilities

On-site parking is very limited and there is no direct lift from the basement car park; guests often use a discounted public car park nearby. Bar experience is mixed, with some praise but occasional stock shortages and early coffee machine shutdown.

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10

Mrs M

12 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good option for quick stays. It would be nice to have their own parking rather than stinky council parking

8

Andy

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok Parking always an issue on site and not a great route in but public car park nearby and is discounted. Room was really cold and no A/C. But they quickly changed it for a better one. Breakfast wasn’t bad for a hotel Buffet

10

BERNARD

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel and location. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast very good. Blue badge parking, disapointing, only 2 places, then there is no lift from the car park, which is directly beneath reception. In stead, you have to walk outside, up and around to enter. Ok when it is dry.

8

Marc

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Car parking in basement but no access to hotel from car park. Have to walk out through barrier and round the road.

10

Richard

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent facilities; front of house staff were brilliant; late night bar staff were perfect

8

Alexandra

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Seen a few reviews about the parking. We arrived late so the car park beneath the hotel was closed but chapel street was more than suitable and cheap for one night with the discount from the hotel. We had a push chair and travel cot and it was not an issue at all to use this car park. We would visit again if staying in this area.

6

Ruth

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic hotel. Drinks & food expensive. Location was fine. Hairdryer didn’t work. Breakfast, plenty of choice. Something for everyone. Staff could pretend to be happy. Only 30 parking spaces so we parked in the Chapel Street car park. Secure and a decent price.

6

Paul

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointed with the bar in the evening when we arrived back from an event. We asked for Rum and coke but had no rum, then said we would have a vodka and coke instead but again no vodka….. we then settled on just a pint to larger but again no Larger only bottles ??? The bar man explained it had been a busy weekend. Surely bookings should have highlighted this was going to happen and you should have planned accordingly. Having a bar is an important part of us staying away at Hotels and these drinks are the most common staples of a usual bar…..

10

Philip

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were most helpful on check in, has a good location, although their car park was full they directed me to the closest car park ( 5 minutes walk) and validated the discount. Great location and hotel was clean and nice view from my corner room

4

Marie

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in an excellent position in the centre of Derby. Unfortunately having been out for the evening and returning not particularly late at 10.30 I found that I couldn’t get a hot chocolate or coffee at this time as “the coffee machine is turned off at 10.00”. The hairdryer in my room didn’t work and I had a poor night sleep (the busy main road outside meant it was too noisy to have the window open and the air conditioning too noisy to keep on)

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and public areas clean or spotless. However, some reported lapses such as missed housekeeping, dirty bathrooms, musty smells, and worn carpets.

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8

ANNE

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My room wasn't cleaned properly - used coffee mug left beside the bed. Coffee and tea bags which I used were not replaced for the second day. Toiletries placed too high above bath and sink. A child would not be able to reach. Breakfast was okay but not obvious where one could order veggie/vegan options.

6

Mark

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel requires urgent refurbishment or deep cleaning of carpeted areas, which currently detracts from guest comfort. Reception staff were unhelpful and insisted on full payment of the entire booking plus extras at check-in, rather than just the additional charges, which felt unprofessional. Overall, the experience did not meet the standard expected from shouldn't dvdb comparable hotels like Premier Inn.

8

Helen

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean hotel with friendly staff

10

yvonne

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Hotel very clean, staff lovely…

6

Lisa

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was grim and hadn’t been cleaned properly and the bar staff looked totally annoyed to have to serve you.

10

EILEEN

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival parking which was secure was available. The welcome and check in by Bina was excellent. She gave us clear information and suggestions as it was our first stay in Derby where we were attending a cricket match. About 15 minutes walk to Derbyshire cricket ground. We had drinks and breakfast which were very good. The room was spotless and the shower very powerful

6

Jamie

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

House keeping was missed, so no clean towels, not awful but you kind of expect it when the service is meant to be there. Room key cards work for about 24 hours then need reprogramming, happened to several people whilst we were there. "don't keep your room key near a card or phone". Where are you meant to keep it?

6

Angela

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not great . There was urine in the loo and surrounding area when I arrived. Staff were not bothered which was slightly disconcerting . Really noisy room from the busy road. Bed was lumpy . The staff were welcoming and cheerful and the lobby had a lovely scented smell. I would not stay here again due to the above or recommend.

8

Bernard

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room , lovely bathroom.

10

Andrew

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable

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Rooms

Rooms range from modern and comfortable—especially some executive rooms with city views—to compact or dated. Common notes include traffic noise and occasional maintenance issues such as faulty hairdryers, safes, windows, or temperature control.

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10

Timm

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in an executive suite on the 7th floor. The room was very clean and had everything we needed... iron and board, kettle with good selection of teas and coffees. A nespresso machine wirh 4 pods. Decent flat screen tv with freeview. The bed was massive aand very comfortable.

6

Richard

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great apart from room 716 is very noisy due to window not closing properly

8

Olivia

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice easy stay. Nothing amazing but nothing bad to be honest. The building and rooms are a little dated however the beds were much comfier than I expected.

8

Jane

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed 1 night but it was good, quick early check-in, clean room, you could hear traffic noise but not really an issue, was didappointed that safe did nit work even though maintenance came to the room but didnt know how to fix so we had to rake items of property out with us which wasnt ideal but apart from that we had a good stay!!

6

Caroline

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good stay, bathrooms a little dated. But very clean. Also, the hairdryer in room 707 was not working, had to go out with wet hair ☹️. The rooms were not soundproof

10

Chris

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an Executive room which had a floor to ceiling window giving us a fabulous view over Derby and surrounding area.

8

Carolyn

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bedrooms a little tired. But reception rooms and Bar well decorated. Staff all professional

8

Nicholas

24 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pleasant property with very friendly staff who went above and beyond to be welcoming. The room itself had a very large bathroom, but the actual sleeping / working area felt a touch cramped. Fine for a short stay though, and with great views over Derby.

4

Marie

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in an excellent position in the centre of Derby. Unfortunately having been out for the evening and returning not particularly late at 10.30 I found that I couldn’t get a hot chocolate or coffee at this time as “the coffee machine is turned off at 10.00”. The hairdryer in my room didn’t work and I had a poor night sleep (the busy main road outside meant it was too noisy to have the window open and the air conditioning too noisy to keep on)

8

G K

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff are very professional and friendly, parking is limited so its first come first serve. The rooms are spacious, the only draw back is that the sofa bed is very uncomfortable. Overall beautiful city cetre hotel easily accessible. Great restaurant menu and food.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful across reception and bar. However, service can be inconsistent, with occasional check-in errors, unhelpful attitudes, slow restaurant or bar service, and recurring key card hassles.

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10

Gareth

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming reception and great stay

10

Claire

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk service was top notch

6

DYLAN

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had arranged a late check in and were told it was 24hr check in but open arrival the reception staff was very judgemental of the time we were checking in. We had transport problems coming from download festival and arrived later than we had hoped and we were in mucky wellies which we took off as we entered as cleaning was being done which I can understand staff being frustrated but overall we just felt very unwelcome. Receptionist also avoided handing me the receipt directly and when we asked for a late check out he said he was "feeling generous" so he\'d take £10 off the hotel room. They only had accessibility rooms left which didn\'t have a bath but overall it was a fine presentable room with what you\'d need. We had issues with our key card not working in the lift and room and we were advised it was due to us arranging a late check out.

8

Mark

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a dreadful check-in experience - the so-called Manager was incredibly slow and uncommunicative. Colleagues either side of her had to step in and sort out finding me a room. I ended up getting a free breakfast for the palaver.

8

Omar

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff amazing

10

Leann

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, front of desk staff were brilliant and very helpful. The room was lovely, clean and comfy. Breakfast is wonderful with everything and more that you could possibly want, again the staff work really hard to keep the tables clean and re-set them up once they are free and the kitchen staff are constantly topping up the buffet. Will be staying again soon. Thank you

8

Jacqueline

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleanliness and facilties of the hotel were of a good standard and the staff were friendlly abd helpful. Unfortunately our check in experience was very disappointing. We had to return to Reception three times as our card key would not open our room door. When we were eventually able to access the room we found it was already being used by another guest. We then had to return to Reception for a fourth time to be allocared another room. The service in the restaurant was very slow with a wait of forty minutes for our meals on both evenings. The car park is far too small for the number of guests the hotel caters for.

6

Paul

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointed with the bar in the evening when we arrived back from an event. We asked for Rum and coke but had no rum, then said we would have a vodka and coke instead but again no vodka….. we then settled on just a pint to larger but again no Larger only bottles ??? The bar man explained it had been a busy weekend. Surely bookings should have highlighted this was going to happen and you should have planned accordingly. Having a bar is an important part of us staying away at Hotels and these drinks are the most common staples of a usual bar…..

10

Philip

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were most helpful on check in, has a good location, although their car park was full they directed me to the closest car park ( 5 minutes walk) and validated the discount. Great location and hotel was clean and nice view from my corner room

2

Rebecca

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were rude on check in

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Location

Central, walkable base for Derby's sights, shops and venues, and convenient for events and public transport. A few guests found driving routes or access from parking awkward.

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10

Colin

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, not far from station

10

Tina

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant overnight stay. Great location. Quiet room. Lovely view of the cathedral. Central location for our venue. Would definitely stay here again.

8

Marc

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Car parking in basement but no access to hotel from car park. Have to walk out through barrier and round the road.

6

Marie

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not easy to go sround but er manage after going tound 3times

6

Jennifer

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Standard business type hotel... The room was clean but slightly old fashioned with the bathroom being the most notably dated. This hotel location was not the most convenient but if you had 25 min to walk you could get to places you needed. would I stay here again? If required but wouldn't be my first choice.

8

jacqueline

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didnt eat there so cant comment on food quailty. Just booked for 1 night Room was clean, hotel in good location.

10

John

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay at the Leonardo Hotel, we were there for a gig at the Flowerpot and the location was ideal.

10

Margaret

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a good visit to derby, very handy for town center

8

angelica

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good location next to St Mary’s Catholic Church close to the shopping area and lots of dining option .

8

Ramila

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central

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Dining

Breakfast and dining draw both praise for variety, value and gluten free options, and criticism for cold items, poor cooked quality, slow service, and occasional bar or coffee machine issues. Some guests also find food and drinks pricey.

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8

Charlotte

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good overall stay , but coffee and porridge was cold at breakfast, would stay here again.

8

Samantha

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, clean and modern, great parking. Breakfast not as good as last time I stayed and coffee from the breakfast machine was cold, no bread for toasting. I was given a voucher for a complementary coffee in check in, waited to be served sometime by barman who was not very friendly to be told the coffee machine was out of order!

4

Kieran

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Great property and okay room but the staff were very disorganized from the start of our visit to the end of the breakfast service. They had seemingly no head of service / manager / coordinator and they were all tripping over their own toes to wipe down tables, bring out more food for the breakfast buffet, and handle seating of guests.

8

Sara

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel great breakfast!

6

Gareth

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, but the cooked breakfast was really poor quality.

8

Peter

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good overnight base before an event in the city centre. Easy to find, spacious quiet room. Breakfast good and sensitive to gluten free requirements.

8

Fabian

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good food, nice rooms. Breakfast was expensive though considering it was buffett option.

6

Paul

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointed with the bar in the evening when we arrived back from an event. We asked for Rum and coke but had no rum, then said we would have a vodka and coke instead but again no vodka….. we then settled on just a pint to larger but again no Larger only bottles ??? The bar man explained it had been a busy weekend. Surely bookings should have highlighted this was going to happen and you should have planned accordingly. Having a bar is an important part of us staying away at Hotels and these drinks are the most common staples of a usual bar…..

10

Stephen

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best breakfast and value for money we’ve ever had. … and we’ve stayed in a LOT of hotels . 5 star

8

Rob

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not too bad. Just a little dated and the breakfast was cold. Parking is competitively priced and location is good for town.

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Month	Average price
January	US$83
February	US$95
March	US$98
April	US$93
May	US$94
June	US$121
July	US$118
August	US$95
September	US$121
October	US$117
November	US$103
December	US$85

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $114
6 $69	7 $164	8 $210	9 $147	10 $109	11 $69	12 $157
13 $63	14 $168	15	16 $376	17 $104	18 $58	19 $88
20 $62	21 $197	22 $403	23 $197	24 $80	25 $76	26 $104
27 $63	28 $197	29 $570	30 $197

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $90	2 $64	3 $86
4 $62	5 $135	6 $177	7 $177	8 $81	9 $65	10 $91
11 $62	12 $146	13 $188	14 $166	15 $219	16 $93	17 $128
18 $81	19 $124	20 $93	21 $366	22 $86	23 $100	24 $114
25 $64	26 $104	27 $124	28 $92	29 $85	30 $72	31 $104

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