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Price: £2,000 – £7,500
Guests: 300
Deals available: 2
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (2)
Description
Description
Leicester’s famous hotel is truly a grand setting for a memorable wedding reception, making it a perfect year-round venue. Its beautiful interiors, including an imperial
staircase, carved Victorian fireplaces and chandeliers, provide an idyllic backdrop for your dream wedding.
At The Grand Hotel we’ll get to know you, your tastes, your wishes – and help make those dreams come true. With the spaces, food, drink, and a dedicated team that can deliver all the extra little touches, you’ll be sure to have your perfect celebration.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Cleo
Congratulations on your engagement, I am delighted that you are considering our beautiful hotel to host your wedding celebrations. It will be our pleasure to discuss with you how to make your special day memorable. Please get in touch with any questions you may have, I will be happy to assist you. Kind regards, Cleo
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1897
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of The Grand Hotel Leicester
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
300
Reception Capacity
340
Wedding Venue Accommodation
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Dancefloor available
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Grand Hotel Leicester
Pricing for The Grand Hotel Leicester
What's Included?
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
• Experienced wedding coordinator to help you plan
• A red carpet arrival
• Complimentary overnight accommodation in a Classic bedroom for the Bride & Groom with breakfast the next day
• Wedding host to give you a main contact on your wedding day
• Tables and chairs set up
• White linen tablecloths and white paper napkins
• One wine glass and one water glass per person
• One set of crockery and cutlery for up to three courses
• One kitchen porter
• Cake stand and knife hire
• Easel hire
• Full corkage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
• Ten car parking spaces in the hotels car park*
• Use of the kitchen for your approved caterer (strictly for re-heating only)
Hide detailsReviews (21)
- HHina and Adnan16/05/2025Such a magical day made so special by the teamSuch a magical day made so special by the teamWe really did have the day of our dreams and we can't thank Cleo enough for coordinating it all. Nothing was too much trouble and we felt so supported with every decision we had to make prior, which ultimately meant the day ran so smoothly and we could just focus on enjoying ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend 💕We really did have the day of our dreams and we can't thank Cleo enough for coordinating it all. Nothing was too much trouble and we felt so supported with every decision we had to make prior, which ultimately meant the day ran so smoothly and we could just focus on enjoying ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend 💕
- PPretti15/05/2025WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOWWOW I want to relive my wedding day again and again and AGAIN! Thank you all so much for everything you did for us. It really was such a special day, which is all down to you and your wedding team. Thank you!WOW I want to relive my wedding day again and again and AGAIN! Thank you all so much for everything you did for us. It really was such a special day, which is all down to you and your wedding team. Thank you!
- ZZainab15/05/2025Best day of my life! Best day of my life!Thank you so much to all of the wedding team! You all went above and beyond to make our day so magical! I can’t thank you all enough. Thank you so much to all of the wedding team! You all went above and beyond to make our day so magical! I can’t thank you all enough.
- ZZainab15/05/2025Best day of my life! Best day of my life!Thank you so much to all of the wedding team! You all went above and beyond to make our day so magical! I can’t thank you all enough. Thank you so much to all of the wedding team! You all went above and beyond to make our day so magical! I can’t thank you all enough.
- GGee13/03/2024Wedding was AMAZING!Wedding was AMAZING!Just wanted to let you know that the wedding was AMAZING! The bride said it was like ‘fairy tale’ wedding. Everything ran on time (never happens on an Indian wedding) it was a slick operation and all the planning was so worth it. The staff over the two days were really helpful which helped with the organization; so a big thanks to them and to you for being there every step of the wayJust wanted to let you know that the wedding was AMAZING! The bride said it was like ‘fairy tale’ wedding. Everything ran on time (never happens on an Indian wedding) it was a slick operation and all the planning was so worth it. The staff over the two days were really helpful which helped with the organization; so a big thanks to them and to you for being there every step of the way
- MMahomed29/06/2023Amazing place!Amazing place!Amazing place, very delighted to be here & the receptionist was amazing & very helpful, his name was TOM, very respectful! Pleased to be here & being served by himAmazing place, very delighted to be here & the receptionist was amazing & very helpful, his name was TOM, very respectful! Pleased to be here & being served by him
- AApril29/06/2023Manager is an absolute gem Manager is an absolute gemIm gutted i can’t remember names but the manager is an absolute gem here, in general all staff working the night were. I worked alongside them all when hiring an archway to a wedding that was at this hotel and the staff were beyond helpful, helping me carry equipment etc just all of them went above and beyond. It was so refreshing to work alongside such lovely people - so thank you. Made my night xIm gutted i can’t remember names but the manager is an absolute gem here, in general all staff working the night were. I worked alongside them all when hiring an archway to a wedding that was at this hotel and the staff were beyond helpful, helping me carry equipment etc just all of them went above and beyond. It was so refreshing to work alongside such lovely people - so thank you. Made my night x
- MMr Akor29/06/2023Listened and welcome you with open armsListened and welcome you with open armsThis is one of the best if not the best hotels in Leicester, the front desk staffs re exceptional, they listened and welcome you with open arms, will definitely be back again.This is one of the best if not the best hotels in Leicester, the front desk staffs re exceptional, they listened and welcome you with open arms, will definitely be back again.
- SSunny29/06/2023Hotel is great!Hotel is great!Hotel is great and great location right in city center. The staff were excellent, especially the Manager who looked after us throughout our stay. Will definitely recommend and will absolutely stay again.Hotel is great and great location right in city center. The staff were excellent, especially the Manager who looked after us throughout our stay. Will definitely recommend and will absolutely stay again.
- MMr & Mrs Baldyga29/06/2023Thank you for everything!Thank you for everything!Once again a big thank you for everything. Once again a big thank you for everything.
Location & Contact Details for The Grand Hotel Leicester
Location & Contact Details for The Grand Hotel Leicester
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What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
It's your day, make it special for you
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Following in their footsteps - it was a wall of photographs of family members on their wedding day, going right back to great grand parents. It was a real talking point and brought back a lot of happy memories
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Stunning Sophisticated Beautiful Traditional Timeless
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
On our beautiful Imperial Staircase
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had Royalty, Prime Ministers and Celebrities, walk through our doors and our venue has also features in big Bollywood movies.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Smoked salmon with crème fraîche blinis
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
It has to be a bacon sandwich
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our Kings Hall - Grade II Victorian Ballroom
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our team, they are wonderful, will do everything they can to make your day special and run smoothly
