If you are looking to visit Leeds then you are sure to be delighted with the quality of tourist attractions in and around the city centre.

The quality of shopping is high, with prestigious names such as Harvey Nichols sitting amongst many of the famous high street retailers all within easy walking distance from The Queens Hotel. The shopping area is one of the largest pedestrianised shopping areas in the country, making it a stress free and enjoyable experience.

For culture lovers, Leeds boasts a variety of theatres and museums, from the Opera North to The Royal Armouries and the Leeds City Museum and there are always plenty of events to attend.

For those who enjoy the great outdoor, visitors can enjoy the outstanding beauty of the Yorkshire countryside including Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Yorkshire boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK, all of which cannot be seen from only trip alone.

Sports fans are well catered for in Leeds, with Headingly a must for cricket fans and Elland Road for those who enjoy football.

If you are considering booking a break or stay at the highly regarded Queens Hotel Leeds you can book directly with the Hotel. If you view their website they often have special offers and deals which could save you money or enhance your stay. Regardless of when you stay or your choice of room you are likely to have an enjoyable experience at The Queens Hotel, and the number of repeat guests means that this hotel is by far one of the most desirable locations in the city of Leeds.

Conde Naste Traveller has recently voted “The Best English City to Visit Outside London” Leeds, located in the heart of Yorkshire.

This vibrant city offers a wealth of attractions including a vibrant nightlife, superb dining, quality hotels, more listed buildings than any other city in the country (apart from London) and great access to some of the most stunning natural countryside in the UK.

In addition to its busy tourism industry, Leeds is home to some of the UK’s major employers with a diverse range of employment opportunities. Investment and development opportunities are plentiful in Leeds as the local economy continues to flourish.

With great transport links by road, rail and air Leeds is easily accessible for both the business traveller and tourist alike.

For many, the experience of staying at a luxurious hotel such as The Queens Hotel is enhanced by the quality of fine dining available.

The Queens Hotel boasts two quality restaurants, with one offering fine dining in a sophisticated environment and the other offering quality food in a more relaxed and less formal setting.

The Queens Grill is not only the Hotels flagship restaurant, but is also considered one of the best places to eat in Leeds. It is therefore popular with residents and non-residents and it is advisable to make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Offering dishes such as 28 Day Aged Char Grill Rib Eye Steak with Forest Mushroom Sauce and Cherry Tomato Confit, each dish has been carefully put together by the Head Chef, who aims to source ingredients as locally as possible.

The Queens Bar offers quality food in a more casual setting, providing afternoon tea, snacks and sandwiches along side more hearty meals such as The Homemade Queens Grill Burger and Seared Salmon Nicoise.

The Queens Bar provides the perfect setting to enjoy a meal, to share drinks with friends or to just sit and watch the world go by.

Afternoon tea in The Queens Bar is a very popular option, not only for guests but also shoppers and locals where for just £14.95 per person you are treated to a sumptuous array of sandwiches, cream scones, pastries and home made cakes.

Weddings can be held at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, from the full civil ceremony to a reception party and Wedding Breakfast. The Queens Hotel Leeds is a fully licensed wedding venue for civil ceremonies. The choice of rooms is extensive, and the largest room, which is The Queens Ballroom, can hold up to 550 guests. For smaller, more intimate weddings there are a number of other elegant rooms available.

As you would expect from an establishment of this nature, the service you receive both during and prior to your wedding is of a very high standard. You are provided with an Events Organiser who is on-hand to ensure your day is a success.

The wedding Events Organiser is available to organise as much or as little as you require, from the flowers to table decorations and even the photographer. Working in conjunction with the Head Chef, the Events Organiser can also assist in designing a bespoke menu to suit both your taste and budget.

Booking a wedding at The Queens Hotel Leeds means the bride and groom to benefit from a complimentary nights accommodation in a luxurious suite (if booking the Wedding Breakfast and evening buffet with the Hotel).

Self-catering wedding packages can also be arranged with the Hotel, as can Jewish Wedding packages.

Being so centrally located makes The Queens Hotel a popular choice for business meetings and conferences in Leeds. Delegates from across the country can travel by train and upon arriving at Leeds train station are just minutes away from the hotel.

The hotel offers a choice of 16 dedicated conference rooms, which can cater to audiences of 16 to 600. Each meeting room is different in style and décor and all provide a dramatic and memorable setting.

The Events Team are on hand to deliver with an extremely high level of customer service both before and during your conference and can assist with all technological requirements, catering and other elements of planning.

When choosing The Queens Hotel in Leeds as the venue for your conference you will be provided with all you need to ensure your conference is a success. You will receive as standard:

• A choice of rooms suitable for the number of guests and type of event.
• Complimentary WiFi for the host.
• State of the art audio and visual facilities.
• Day delegates receive a flip chart, screen and projector.
• Comfortable and well-designed chairs.
• Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day.

To fit with individual business requirements, QHotels have developed a range of packages for their conference venues called the “Total Meetings Package”. This allows the host to select the type of conference required, for example the eight hour package provides a days conferencing in a choice of room, plus an LCD projector and flip chart, refreshments on demand, a flexible lunch option and a dedicated Events Manager for the duration of the conference.

For those looking for a little more, the Executive 24 package delivers all of the above plus breakfast canapés on arrival, a business folder for each delegate and assortment of chilled drinks and confectionary, flexible lunch and dinner options, pre dinner drink, night cap tray, deluxe bedroom and breakfast. The conference is then delivered across two full days.

In addition to weddings and conferences, The Queens Hotel is a noted venue for other special events. Packages can be arranged for a variety of unforgettable events, from Christmas and New Year parties to Gala Balls and charity dinner dances. The Events Team are experienced and are on hand around the clock to deliver a remarkable experience.

The Queens Hotel in Leeds is an amazing building to look at both in and out. It has a lot of history and from an architectural point of view is quite a simply gorgeous.

Some people might think that the hotel is not much to look at from the outside and in many respects could put people off staying there, however they would certainly be missing out.

If you have never been into the Queens Hotel then you really should make an effort and at the very least go and have a coffee in their lounge area or perhaps evening an evening meal in their award winning Queens Grill restaurant.

The entire hotel is absolutely incredibly and you really should consider this Hotel in Leeds the next time you visit the city.

Any visitor to Leeds is sure to be impressed by range of hotels on offer. From city centre boutique hotels to countryside retreats, Leeds has accommodation designed to suit all budgets and requirements.

The Queens Hotel Leeds – Accommodation

The Queens Hotel offers 217 stylish and comfortable bedrooms and suites. Each room has benefited from recent renovation and has been stylishly designed and furnished. The hotels art deco styling extends into each bedroom, making an overnight stay at The Queens Hotel a memorable and pleasurable experience. As with all QHotels, the beds provided are of extremely high quality, with 10-inch mattresses delivering supremely comfortable nights sleep.

• Each standard room benefits from the following:
• En-suite bathroom with quality furnishings, shower, bath and hairdryer.
• Air conditioning and central heating, which can be adjusted to suit individual requirements.
• Flat screen TV which a choice of satellite channels and pay-per-view movies.
• Complimentary tea and coffee tray with biscuits.
• Trouser press or ironing board and iron.
• Room service menu available 24 hours.
• Complimentary WiFi for 2 hours per day.
• Personal safe.
• Direct dial telephone.
• QHotels “Signature” beds.

For guests looking for a little more luxury an upgraded “Deluxe” room can be booked which offers all of the above plus:

• A larger and more spacious room.
• A fully stocked mini bar.
• Mineral water available free of charge.
• Luxurious bathrobes for each guest.

For an enhanced experience, guests can upgrade further to a Junior Suite. These rooms offer all of the above, plus a separate living area with sofa and armchairs. The living area benefits from an additional flat screen TV and lifestyle magazines are provided.

The premium accommodation at The Queens Hotel is the grandly titled “Lord Mayors Suite”. Offering desirable accommodation this suite offers all of the above plus:

• A terrace area with superb views over the city.
• Entrance hallway.
• A large and well-decorated living room.
• A separate dining room.
• Master bedroom.
• Master bathroom with “His and Hers” sinks.
• Additional guest bathroom area.

This luxurious accommodation is offered to guests for a supplement of just £80 per room per night, making it an affordable luxury and the ideal choice for wedding nights or other special occasions.

Special Occasions and Events at The Queens Hotel Leeds

The Queens Hotel Leeds has long been hosting a variety of special events and occasions and is one of the premier venues in the city for conferences, exhibitions, shows and weddings. Being located so close to the train station means the hotel is incredibly accessible for guests and their party and whatever event you are hosting you will have a choice of stunning rooms.

Hotels in Leeds

One of the most prestigious and perhaps best known of all the hotels in Leeds is The Queens Hotel, which is owned and operated by QHotels . The QHotels group have recently been awarded AA Hotel Group of the Year for 2008-2009 and each one of the 21 hotels offers a unique and luxurious experience in quality surroundings.

The landmark, four-star Queens Hotel is based in an enviable city centre location. Upon leaving the railway station visitors to Leeds are immediately greeted with this magnificent hotel. The grand façade, which has recently been renovated and restored, evokes feelings of luxury and grandeur and upon entering the hotel the theme continues and guests are welcomed in an impressive and stylish reception area.

The hotel has recently benefited from a multi million pound regeneration programme and the result is stylish, combining art deco from the Hotels past with all the modern refinements demanded in such a quality establishment.