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Leonardo Hotel Derby

Stay at Leonardo Hotel Derby with modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, bar, restaurant & meeting rooms. Near Derby Museum & Kedleston Hall in a vibrant historic area.

King St, Derby DE1 3DB, United Kingdom View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 1826 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Accessible Air-conditioned Laundry service
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced stays with welcoming service in a central location

Visitors appreciate the hotel's friendly staff, clean and modern rooms, and its lively setting near Derby's historic and cultural attractions. Some practical aspects like parking and bed comfort receive mixed feedback.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, accommodating, and professional staff who enhance the stay
  • Clean, modern, and well-equipped rooms with good shower pressure
  • Excellent breakfast offering a fresh, varied selection of quality food
  • Convenient central location within walking distance to pubs, shops, and city attractions
  • Quiet, comfortable atmosphere suitable for both business and leisure

Worth knowing

  • Onsite parking is very limited; a secure nearby multi-storey car park is available but fills quickly
  • Some guests find beds too soft and less comfortable, which may affect sleep quality
  • Dinner offerings received mixed reviews, with some finding the menu average and prices high
  • Not all rooms have phones, which can limit in-room dining service options
  • Access to the entrance is not suitable for those with mobility issues due to no direct drive-up option

Best for

  • Visitors looking for a stylish hotel in a lively, historic Derby neighbourhood
  • Business travellers seeking meeting spaces combined with a comfortable stay
  • LGBTQ+ friendly guests appreciating a welcoming, inclusive environment
  • Guests wanting easy access to local museums, galleries, and cultural sites
  • Groups or friends meeting for coffee or drinks in a relaxed setting
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About this property

Welcome to Leonardo Hotel Derby

Located on King Street in the heart of Derby, Leonardo Hotel Derby offers modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi in a lively, historic setting. The hotel’s position allows easy access to traditional pubs, Derby Cathedral, and the city’s museums, making it well suited for visitors interested in exploring local culture. Several notable attractions such as The Museum of Making and Derby Museum & Art Gallery are within walking distance, with National Trust’s Kedleston Hall a short drive away.

The hotel features elegant rooms equipped for comfort, along with amenities including a bar, restaurant, and five meeting rooms. The venue is recognized for being LGBTQ+ friendly, supporting an inclusive environment. Guest reviews highlight friendly and accommodating staff, alongside clean and well-maintained rooms, though some note that beds may not suit all preferences and that parking options require planning, as on-site parking is not immediately available.

Check-in begins at 15:00 with check-out at 11:00, providing a practical schedule for travelers. While dining at the hotel is convenient, some guests recommend exploring nearby eateries for better value and variety. The hotel’s location is particularly convenient for those arriving via East Midlands Airport, which is just a 23-minute drive away, with Birmingham and Manchester airports also accessible within around an hour by car.

Nearby accommodations include a range of options such as Premier Inn Derby City Centre and the Cathedral Quarter Hotel, providing alternatives for visitors. Overall, Leonardo Hotel Derby suits travelers seeking a modern stay with easy access to Derby’s central attractions, balancing comfort with a central urban location.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Parking
Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AH
Aby Hamzaoui Apr 15, 2026
8.0

I did not stay at this place but it is a great place to meet friends for a drink. Nice big lounge at the bar where theh serve some nice coffees and drinks. The seats are comfortable and the olace is quiet and spotless. Ideal for a business chat or even a coffee with friends in a quiet atmosphere. Good coffee too (but no alternative milk).

S
Seags Apr 08, 2026
10

Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Beds are a bit soft for my liking but room was great and clean. Breakfast was lovely. Great quality food and a good variety. There is parking below the hotel but if you're not early, you will need to find somewhere else to park. Dinner was a bit of a miss because some chicken thighs and salad set me back £20 and it was just average. I recommend eating out for dinner.

BC
B Cool Apr 03, 2026
8.0

Not a bad hotel. Breakfast 16 pounds. You can not drive up to the entrance door which is difficult for the elderly or disabled. Great location to town. Not much else to say. Bed was uncomfortable. Staff is great.

AT
Amelia Tyler Apr 02, 2026
10

This is a fantastic hotel! The rooms are spotless and the staff are so accommodating and friendly. The food is amazing, it is vey evident that all the staff and kitchen really care about your stay. Highly recommend to all!

KO
Kirsty O'Donnell Mar 17, 2026
10

We had such a wonderful stay! Merrick was absolutely incredible. She arranged a late check-out (a true lifesaver after a wedding celebration!), gave us great advice on parking and taxis, and even shared tips about Derby so we could make the most of our time. She really went above and beyond to make sure us two fellow Scots felt at home. The rest of the team were also fantastic. So friendly, approachable, and always ready to help with anything we needed. The hotel itself is in a brilliant location, within walking distance of lots of pubs, shops, and the city centre. The rooms were spacious, well-equipped, and had everything we needed. The beds were super comfy and the shower pressure was perfect! I would not hesitate to stay here again and would absolutely recommend it to friends. Merrick is a true gem and an excellent credit to the Leonardo team.

KW
Kathleen Whelan Mar 01, 2026
8.0

My room was comfortable. My son had a problem checking in, they couldn't find his reservation, booked 6 months earlier, but did eventually. Then he had no fone in his room thus unable to order any of the 24hr food. Wasn't believed nor was given one during our 4night stay. But a compromise was reached. Breakfast wasn't included and was a bit pricey, and increased for the weekend. The staff worked their best but not all of them were up to scratch on what they were ment to be doing. If they were new I would expect them to be mentored a bit more, not left on their own, giving out wrong/ conflicting information.

PG
Paul G Feb 17, 2026
10

Nice hotel. Food was good and the staff very pleasant. The only draw back is that there is no onsite parking but there is a secure multi-story carpark a couple of minutes walk away which is subsidised by the hotel. Would stay again though.

LTP
Lonely Traveler Productions Feb 14, 2026
10

⭐ Leonardo Hotel Derby – Short Review ⭐ Check-in was smooth, quick, and very well organised, making a great first impression from the moment I arrived. The hotel itself is clean, modern, and comfortable, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The rooms are well set up, quiet, and ideal for a good night’s rest. Breakfast was excellent — a great selection, fresh, well organised, and just what you need to start the day properly. The staff were friendly, professional, and always helpful, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Lonely Traveler Productions really enjoyed staying here and would happily recommend the Leonardo Hotel Derby for both business and leisure stays

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Leonardo Hotel Derby

Derby, United Kingdom

Lively, historic area with traditional pubs, a centuries-old cathedral & paintings at Derby Museum.

  • Derby 29 min Walk
  • Derby bus station 16 min Walk
  • Seven Stars 4 min Walk
  • Manchester Airport 1 hr 35 Car · 2 hr 25 Transit
  • Birmingham Airport 1 hr 3 Car · 1 hr 25 Transit
  • East Midlands Airport 23 min Car · 59 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Derby. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Derby Museum & Art Gallery 1,669 reviews

Derby Museum & Art Gallery

The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS, United Kingdom

4.6 · Museum
The Museum of Making 1 reviews

The Museum of Making

1 Silk Ml Ln, Derby DE1 3AF, United Kingdom

4.6 · Museum
National Trust - Kedleston Hall 5,313 reviews

National Trust - Kedleston Hall

Derby DE22 5JH, United Kingdom

4.7 · Tourist Attraction
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