Leeds

Victorian grace at its opulent best is the theme of our favourite hotel in town, a conversion of the former Leeds & County Liberal Club. — Lonely Planet

This high-tech, high-concept hotel in the trendy waterfront area occupies a coverted 18th-century corn mill overlooking the river. — Fodor's

This glamorous urban retreat in the heart of Leeds is a mainly couples’ affair with cosseting decor in moody colours, excellent food, and complimentary minibars in some rooms and suites. — The Telegraph

Once the headquarters of the local tram company, this Edwardian building has been reinvented as a funky hotel. — Fodor's

A four star stay with a grand art deco dining room and rooms offering tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar, an en suite bathroom and free wifi. — Time Out

This comfortable, mid-range hotel with its 24-hour restaurant is situated in the riverside Brewery Wharf area. — The Telegraph

Sympathetic restoration has helped it remain popular, mainly with couples and business travellers. — The Telegraph

The Park Plaza – a slick modern high-rise hotel just a two-minute walk from Leeds train station – appeals to business travellers, sightseers and families alike with its airy contemporary guestrooms. — The Telegraph

If you’re young – or young at heart – and have a creative bent then this funky hostel, run by the East Street Arts charity, will be right up your street. — The Telegraph

This chain hotel sits on the outskirts of the city centre, a 10-minute walk from Leeds train station and the Trinity Leeds shopping and leisure mall. — The Telegraph

Self-catering, one- and two-bedroom apartments in contemporary style, at three locations – Swine Gate is the most central... Reduced rates if you book more than a week in advance. — Rough Guide

A big and unremarkable-looking Hilton just south of the train station is surprisingly more pleasant inside than it looks from the outside. Rooms are big, bland and very comfortable. — Lonely Planet

A boutique, four star hotel just a few minutes from Leeds station, theNew Ellington takes it name from Duke Ellington - he played the Leeds Music Festival in 1958. — Time Out

This upmarket modern hotel, close to the M1 and five miles east of central Leeds, stands out for its creative dining and its extensive health and wellbeing facilities. — The Telegraph

A well-regarded four star hotel right next to Leeds Station - and close to the Victoria Quarter shopping district, Opera North, Leeds Grand Theatre and City Square. — Time Out

A modern, four star hotel on Whitehall, there's plenty of contemporary comfort here. — Time Out

The Chambers is a three-and-a-half-pearl property located in the heart of Leeds, a five-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station. — Oyster

These luxurious serviced apartments – in the heart of the action just off one of Leeds’ best-known streets – are popular with business travellers as well as people basing themselves in the city on a longer-term basis. — The Telegraph

This hotel and venue occupies a 17th-century manor house and more modern buildings, set in extensive wooded grounds. — The Telegraph

This bright budget chain option – just beyond the A58 skirting central Leeds to the west – caters to both business and leisure travellers. — The Telegraph