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2 Lower Briggate, Leeds, LS1 4AE
Good
Overall rating from 39 reviews

Guest reviews of the Golden Lion Hotel

Excellent
Anonymous (Young couple) 25 November 2008

will stay again. (107508028)

negative comments The breakfast was all cold and very over priced.
Excellent
Denise from Hull, GB (Mature couple) 28 July 2008

Excellent (97520142)

positive comments Excellent service. Room was available even though we arrived very early
negative comments Picture in room 311 was hanging upside down!
Excellent
Anonymous (Young couple) 25 June 2008

No overall comment. (108075701)

Average
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 09 March 2008

A most uncomfortable night. It was a cold night but with the window as wide as it would go and with no radiators on I was too hot to sleep. The ceiling fan wobbled all night and was very noisey. (97979765)

positive comments Close to the station and also the conference
negative comments Room much too hot
Good
peter from snderland, GB (Young couple) 20 February 2008

a good priced hotel room for improvments (97870077)

positive comments the staff were friendly and rooms were kept clean at all times
negative comments the room was far to hot even with fan on and window open, both days there were dirty dishes left in the hallway and were there all day, the shower did not heat up, the booking picture online showed a different room to the one we stayed in
Poor
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 24 January 2008

No overall comment. (97527521)

Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 16 January 2008

The hotel is situated very close to the city and the shopping centre. The room was large and light with all amenities. All staff was very friendly. However, the free wifi didnt work and the room was cold. The shower was difficult to manage as not hand-held. Free internet on computer in the lobby. Hotel clean and fairly well maintained, but rather dull interior from mid- nineties. Good parking facilities nearby which are free overnight. (97078359)

positive comments Close to city and shoppping centre. Fairly large room with all amenities. Free internet on computer in the lobby. Staff friendly. Available parking nearby at discounted rate.
negative comments Wifi didn't work. Room cold. The shower was arkward(no hand held shower). dull interior from mid-nineties.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 04 January 2008

No overall comment. (97927877)

positive comments everything was well set out and perfectly clean, food was excellent
negative comments no hot water, had to boil kettle to wash hair and shave
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 22 December 2007

No overall comment. (97360490)

Poor
Desmond from Shoreham by Sea, GB (Solo business traveller) 25 November 2007

No overall comment. (97160156)

Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 24 November 2007

Overall ok, but for 79 pounds for a single room breakfast 'gratuit' would be appreciated. Cheers (97248969)

positive comments The room and bathroom were clean; had all the basics; complementary tea and coffee. Great location, very close to the station and the city.
negative comments A little bit too hot in the room and corridors. Because i paid cash i couldn't make an urgent phone call from my room.
Good
Christopher from Hartlepool, GB (Group of adult friends) 17 November 2007

The staff at the Golden Lion Hotel were very friendly and fair. The rooms were great for the money we paid and the central location was ideal for anybody who would like to go shopping or have a few drinks out on the town. Me and my friends had such a good time in Leeds we are already talking about going back in a couple of weeks and have already decided we will again be staying at the Golden Lion. (97458892)

positive comments The rooms were excellent. The presentation when we first entered our rooms was fantstic and they were extremely clean and comfortable.
negative comments There wasnt anything i disliked about the hotel but the check-in process was a bit lengthy but i suppose this was due to us being in a large group. I would definately visit the Golden Lion Hotel when i next visit Leeds.
Good
Anonymous (Family with older children) 24 October 2007

the hotel was comfortable though the room was noisy. the stay was marred by a fire alarm in the middle of the night but this was dealt with efficiently. staff were very friendly. (97443218)

positive comments the bed was very comfortable. the facilities were good
negative comments the shower ddn't work very well. the room was noisy (traffic outside) and the windows clearly needed maintenance
Excellent
Philip from Oldham, GB (Group of work colleagues) 18 October 2007

Our room was far superior to the deluxe double at the Queens Hotel, we stayed there the week before and it was fully booked for the following week, the course we were attending was held at the Queens. I will certainly recommend your hotel and in future stay with you rather than at the Queens. The bathrobes and bath products provided was outstanding - room service was first class and finally the bar prices were very reasonable. (97503606)

positive comments Fabulous room the overall size was perfect and the bed was soo comfortable.
Good
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 03 October 2007

The hotel was booked on the basis of its location and price, and for these purposes it was fine. However, I would not use the hotel again unless I was reassured that the ridiculously high level of heating had been resolved. This was enough to make several of us feel very ill. Another low point for the hotel was the price of the breakfast at almost (97073207)

positive comments The rooms were clean, the staff were pleasant and the hotel was excellently located for the city centre
negative comments The hotel, and in particular the second floor where most of my guests were located, was excessively hot to the point of making us feel ill. We were unable to open or close the windows (and in one case the window was nailed shut). The ceiling fans were very loud and seemed unstable. Also, building work began outside at 8am on Sunday morning and was excessively loud for those with open windows (that could not be shut).
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 16 July 2007

No overall comment. (97477376)

positive comments A light airy room where everything worked.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 13 July 2007

No overall comment. (97466955)

Good
david from newcastle upon tyne, GB (Solo business traveller) 28 June 2007

No overall comment. (99274890)

Excellent
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 13 June 2007

Overall this hotel is excellent,has a fantastic location and staff are extremely helpful and friendly. However 2 of the 3 rooms booked were extremely dark and had very little natural light. Directly outside the windows were what looked to be the extractor fans and the wall of another part of the hotel. (99570510)

positive comments Bar/Longe Area, very relaxing and pleasant atmosphere
negative comments Rooms were a bit dark, very small window, backed onto Kitchens and Walls
Excellent
wendy from ballymena, GB (Solo business traveller) 10 June 2007

my general view of my stay, was that the receptionists were excellent, as they helped me out greatly with addresses, and helped me with all my enquires. (99330206)

positive comments my room was very well laid out and always tidied for me to come back into
Average
michaela from aberdare, GB (Young couple) 06 June 2007

No overall comment. (99239784)

positive comments close to venue and good location for city centre.
negative comments poor facilities and some staff were bit harsh with service
Excellent
SUSAN from PONTEFRACT, GB (Mature couple) 31 May 2007

The hotel did not feel like a city centre hotel, more like an inn. The location was perfect, within walking distance of the centre with its train and bus stations. Really impressed, will stay again. (99475825)

positive comments The staff were really friendly and the layout of the hotel was lovely, especially reception area. Our rooms were really cosy and large.
negative comments The hotel restaurant was not open.
Good
Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 14 April 2007

Well equipped and staff (apart from breakfast staff who found us all rather inconvenient) very obliging and friendly. Loved the rubber ducks but wished the bath had not been so stained. (99993917)

positive comments Room well equipped, reception staff friendly.
negative comments Bath very badly stained, double glazing howled terribly breakfast staff in a hurry to get rid of us, house keeping anxoius to get me out of my room (at 8.30am!)
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 21 March 2007

No overall comment. (99106471)

positive comments STAFF VERY HELPFUL, EXCELLENT LOCATION
Excellent
Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 06 March 2007

wouldn't normally stay due to normal price (99727388)

positive comments good value for money buy booking online got really cheap last minute deal
Average
Anonymous (Mature couple) 27 January 2007

No overall comment. (99169343)

Good
Barry from Glasgow, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 12 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304817926)

positive comments Large bed for a single room
negative comments Bedroom was very warm and street noise wasloud with the windows open
Good
Anonymous (Other) 18 January 2006

The hotel was very clean with adequate facilities. During our short stay they were having staffing problems with inexperienced staff and no room service on the night we arrived. However, were I to visit again I would use the hotel again but request a room away from the front of the hotel which faced a main road which was very noisy. (3304097759)

positive comments Good position in town centre, but unfortunately a little noise if you have a room facing the road.
negative comments Staff training - a few staff seemed very inexperienced,
Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 15 December 2005

No overall comment. (3304025884)

positive comments Rooms were clean and tidy with all facilities available
negative comments The stairs and corridors looked a bit worse for wear.
Good
andy from welwyn garden city, United Kingdom;GB (Solo leisure traveller) 23 November 2005

No overall comment. (2979317)

Excellent
Robert from Darlington, United Kingdom;GB (Solo leisure traveller) 16 November 2005

Very close to main shopping centre and Leeds Station. Lovely rooms with plenty of space. Well worth the money! (2893935)

positive comments Close to Leeds Station and Leeds City Centre. Very spacious rooms and friendly staff.
negative comments It can be very hot at times so perhaps a more reasonable temperature would be an idea. This is a minor quibble - I just open the windows and turn on the ceiling fan and then I'm fine!
Excellent
Samuel from Romford, United Kingdom;GB (Group of work colleagues) 01 November 2005

No overall comment. (2909023)

positive comments Very cosy...excellent quality beds/linen. Staff friendly and helpful.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 24 October 2005

Great value for money - paid £59 for single executive room and was allocated a room with a double bed! (2868147)

positive comments Close to train station and main shopping area.
negative comments N/A
Good
suzanne from stockport, United Kingdom;GB (Other) 30 September 2005

easy to book on line had confirmation back with in minutes (2768726)

positive comments clean and smoke free rooms plenty of space
negative comments better quality pillows!!!!!
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 21 September 2005

We were coming into the city from the north and could not follow the general directions given so got totally lost in the one way system and had to go right out of Leeds and come back in again following the instructions. When we got there we still had to ask the way because we did not spot the name of the hotel above the bright sign of the bistro below. Nonetheless, once arrived we found everything very clean and well kept, everything provided and were only disappointed to find breakfast not included in the price. (2759826)

positive comments I loved the cheerful curtains and carpets on the stairs.
negative comments More detailed directions
Excellent
Anonymous (Other) 14 September 2005

I cant grummble. I enjoyed my stay. (2730732)

positive comments No problem with the room. One dissapointment was the sound of what I think was the water system that was loud when other used it in the morning, but appart from that, I had value for money and the accommodation was situated in the heart of town.
negative comments sounds within the water system/central heating.
Good
ash from Romford, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 20 June 2005

Good hotel, little expenseve but very central (2376712)

positive comments Availability of wireless internet
negative comments Some staff at reception were not very friendly
Good
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 17 June 2005

No overall comment. (2345033)

Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 14 June 2005

A well priced hotel, that is very clean and comfortable, and is bang in the city centre. There's supposed to be limited free parking, but I'm yet to see any sign of it, but if you arrive late enough (after 6pm) and leave early enough (8am I think) parking on the street is free, if not the most secure. (2392139)

positive comments Clean, comfortable and convienient for the city centre
negative comments Some free parking would be good. Bar wasn't open when I checked in at 10pm.

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