The Gresham Aparthotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a central, well-reviewed 4-star in Leicester for about a third less than the local median. Skip it if bed quality is your top concern, since some guests report squeaky frames or soft mattresses.
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The Gresham Aparthotel is our Best Value pick in Leicester. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want a central base close to shops, restaurants and the train station. Family rooms, a gym and air conditioning are listed.
Pets appear in the property tags, but the policy and any fees are not confirmed.
Light sleepers who are fussy about beds should read the guest comments first. Apartment features such as a kitchen are not confirmed in our data, so do not assume them.
Location and getting around
The address is 36 Market Street, in Leicester city centre. The location score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests mention shops, restaurants, bars and the train station nearby.
The site linked to the exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot. Leicester Castle is about 0.6 km, around 8 minutes.
Kirby Muxloe Castle is about 6.4 km away, roughly 80 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All walking times are straight-line estimates, and parking is not confirmed.
What guests say
The score is 8.7 out of 10 from 2,471 reviews, joint third of the eight hotels we compared on guest score.
Guests like the central position near shops, restaurants, bars and the station. They also describe the staff as friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Beds are the weak point. Many guests find them comfortable, but some report squeaky frames, soft mattresses or gaps between joined single beds. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Leicester picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €99.14 per night, about €198 in total. That was 33% below the sample median of €148.63. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Belmont Hotel Leicester, is also a 4-star with an 8.6 score at €98.37 a night. The difference is less than €1 a night, so the slightly higher score here comes almost free.
The Luxury pick, St Martins Lodge, is a 4-star with a 9.2 score at €145.72 a night. You pay about €47 more per night for half a point more.
At this price you get a central 4-star with a gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and breakfast options listed as continental, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared eight eligible hotels in Leicester. The Best Value choice balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest.
The Gresham combines a strong score from nearly 2,500 reviews with a price a third below the median and a central address.
Before you book
If you are a couple, ask for a double bed rather than joined singles. Check whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms; neither is confirmed.
Ask what the apartments include if you plan to cook, and confirm parking and the pet policy if relevant.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Gresham Aparthotel central?
Yes. It is at 36 Market Street in the city centre, with a location score of 9.3. Guests mention the train station, shops and restaurants nearby.
How far is Leicester Castle?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The Richard III site is about 4 minutes away.
Are the beds comfortable?
Mostly, but some guests report squeaky frames, soft mattresses or gaps between joined singles. Ask for a proper double if that matters.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €99.14 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Do the apartments have kitchens?
That is not confirmed in our data. Ask the property what each unit includes before booking.