In Leicester city centre, this grand Victorian hotel features an elegant restaurant, original features and a 24-hour front desk. On-site parking is available, and Leicester Rail Station is just 350 yards away. The 4-star rooms at Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel have a flat-screen TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi. All rooms feature tea/coffee facilities and a luxurious bathroom with free toiletries. The impressive building has a large Victorian staircase, original chandeliers and an ornate ballroom. There is also a cosy guest lounge with Roman-style columns and free Wi-Fi access. Marco's New York Italian Restaurant serves delicious American-Italian food including pastas, steaks, burgers and handmade pizzas. Guests can also enjoy light meals and fresh coffees in the lounge bar. Mercure Leicester is just half a mile from the Highcross Leicester Shopping Centre and the famous Asian restaurants of London Road. De Montfort University is only 750 yards away. Trendy bars, Asian restaurants and a variety of shops can be found in the Cultural Quarter, which is just a 2-minute walk away.