Cheap Hotels In Leeds

Ok so i thought i would do another hotel review for you guys. Only difference this time is that i am reviewing “serviced apartments” instead of a hotel. The accommodation in question is “Roomzzz Central” serviced apartments and as you can guess from the name they are located right in the centre of Leeds city.

I suppose the first question people have is what’s the difference between booking an apartment vs staying in a hotel, or even if there is a difference at all? The biggest difference is the feel of the place, hotels all over the world are by and large fitted out the same way whereas an apartment is much more of a real place to live if that makes sense. For a start you will always have a fully functioning kitchen with all modern appliances. There will also be more pull out beds and extra sleeping arrangements that your standard hotel room. Another plus point for some people is that you may be able to bring your pets with you (check first please), i don’t know of any hotels that allow this. But overall i think that an apartment will allow you to feel much more part of the city than a generic hotel room. In my experience hotels rooms rarely if ever feel like home and sometimes it only gets worse the longer you stay. I really cant imagine ever wanting to stay in the same Hotel for more than 2 weeks, the claustrophobia could be quite intense. However with an apartment i think there is always a sense that this could in some way be a home and you can personalise it (to an extent) during your stay.

Roomzzz claim that their apartments are on average 50% bigger than your average hotel room in Leeds which is a lot of extra space and will go a long way to helping you to feel comfortable. Another nice extra touch the free wireless broadband throughout the hotel and also complimentary local and national phone calls which i can say is a rare extra for a relatively cheap hotel/apartment. On the subject of price these apartments do quite well. A 1 bed double (sleeping 2) will set you back around £50 - £60 which is very cheap when you compare it to similar accommodation in the centre of Leeds. According the map your only 0.8 miles from the city centre so it’s only really a 10 minute walk. The apartments themselves are finished to a very high standard and as mentioned come with a full modern kitchen. You also get a Large LCD television with satellite.

These apartments are rated at 4 star but it is self-certified which isn’t as good. Im not sure if apartments are allowed to apply for the many ratings systems such as the AA or visit Britain as they may be for hotels only. If so i think these agencies should definitely look into a category for apartments as it’s a rapidly growing business all over England and the rest of the UK. I know most of my readers will be looking mainly for cheap hotels in Leeds and the surrounding areas but i think this new accommodation option is definitely worth a look.

www.roomzzz.co.uk

Apartments, Cheap & Discount, Hotel ideas, Reviews Apartments, Cheap, Review, Roomzzz, Serviced

Its important to think about the dates you want to book your holiday on very carefully. Many people don’t realise just how big the price gap between off peak and busy times can be. For example nearly everyone knows that hotels in Leeds and other major cities become more expensive when the school holidays are in full flow. However you might not know that the day of the week that you book also has a big impact on the final price of your room. Booking on a Sunday to Wednesday for example could be as much as 40% cheaper than at the start of the weekend. Since most people can book off whatever dates they want from their employer it makes sense to take on board this saving if you can.

Another advantage of booking at off peak times is that many of the main attractions in Leeds will be much less crowded and you will find it easier to get off peak discounts. As always you should always have a look around hotel reception for any new or discounted events that may be taking place during your stay. Remember to ask staff at the hotel also as they will often have local knowledge about the city and should have a good idea on the best things to see and do.

Cheap & Discount, Hotels, Things to do Hotels, Leeds, Off peak

Picking cheap hotels anywhere can be quite difficult anywhere but i suppose it is always more difficult when you don’t know the city you are going to. Leeds is a great city but the choice of hotels can often make it quite difficult for visitors to decide on a hotel that best suits their needs. Alot of people these days want to splash out on a luxury hotel in the hopes they can enjoy their even more. One thing to think about when going for a very expensive hotel is how much time you are going to spend there. Ie if you are away most of the time is there really any point in spending hundreds of pounds on a hotel room where you may only stay for a few hours?

I suppose this is why most young people these days spend as little as possible on a hotel as they hope to be away both at night and during the day experiencing all the city has to offer. However i have found that with the older generation they really appreciate their home comforts much more and for them the little extras such as great service and hotel facilities like restaurants etc are much more important. I have also noticed that people of an older generation can prefer a hotel further away from the city centre as it is more likely to have a quit atmosphere and a more easy going nature.

People do ask me all the time what the best way to find cheap hotels in Leeds is but the thing is it really all depends on what requirements you have and what things you count as an essential part of your stay and i suppose what things you are prepared to give up.

Cheap & Discount, Hotel ideas, Hotels Hotel ideas, Hotels, Location, Older peoples hotels

The biggest mistake that most people make when they book a hotel is not thinking about the actual requirement that they have for their stay. For example you could find that you are paying for services and amenities that you are never going to use. Often a hotel may have expensive facilities like a gym or even a swimming pool included in the booking price however if you don’t make use of these parts of the hotel then you are essentially wasting money and increasing the price of your stay for no reason. Another thing to consider is the location of the hotel in relation to the centre of the city. The price difference between hotels in the centre of any city and those on the outskirts can be quite astounding when you look into it (sometimes as much as 50%).

Cheap & Discount, Hotels Discounts, Hotels, Location