Loughborough Hotels ()

An elegant Victorian townhouse hotel with one of the best locations in Leicester, next to leafy New Walk - a pedestrianised promenade that links the hotel to the city centre. Leicester's excellent shops, entertainment, De Montfort and Leicester Universities, and the railway station are all 5-10 minutes walk away. Leicester's football, rugby and cricket grounds are all 10-20 minutes on foot. Bedrooms at the hotel are individually designed and all offer Wi-Fi internet access (first 2 hours free) and LCD TVs. A seasonal menu of modern European cuisine is served in the Windows at New Walk Restaurant.

Located in a quiet setting in manicured grounds, 3 miles to the north of Melton Mowbray, Scalford Hall is convenient for Leicester, Nottingham and Peterborough. Its bedrooms feature LCD?TVs and free Wi-Fi, with luxury toiletries, homemade chocolates and fresh fruit in Club Rooms. The Windsor Restaurant overlooks the gardens and serves traditional, home-cooked dishes made using seasonal ingredients. Beauty treatments are available (Fri-Sun) and the gym features state-of-the-art Cybex equipment.