We were lucky enough to stay at the city’s newest hotel and restaurant, and what a treat it was.
It’s not often you get to stay in a hotel in your own city, so when we were given the opportunity to dive into a plush bed at the brand-new Hotel Indigo we jumped at the chance.
You’ve probably stayed at a Hotel Indigo in your time, with locations across the globe they offer reliable stays where you’re made to feel very welcome as soon as you step foot through the door.
And their new site in Leeds is absolutely no exception.
First of all, the location is top tier. Sitting pretty on Lower Briggate just behind the train station, it’s the perfect spot for those visiting the city and looking to explore.
Within minutes you can be sipping a cocktail on Call Lane or browsing the shops on Briggate, what more could you want?
Next, the rooms – and this is where it gets exciting. Acting as a real love letter to the city, each floor of the Hotel Indigo represents a different part of Leeds history.
From dice-shaped chairs to reflect Leeds’ involvement in the invention of board games to rock and roll-inspired coat hooks as a nod to the city’s amazing music heritage, not one single detail has been overlooked.
Each room is chic and carefully curated, complete with one of the comfiest beds we’ve ever had the pleasure of laying our heads on.
And of course, the views were spectacular – our room overlooked the iconic Leeds bridge where the first moving picture was shot back in 1888. You can’t get more Leeds then that.
Once checking in we had to pop downstairs to sample their brand new restaurant, The Banksia.
Run with Craig Rogan at the helm, we knew it was going to be good and it really was. The menu features a range of mediterranean small plates from soft lamb rump and tuna tartare to hummus which is made to your own taste table side.
The dining room itself features floor to ceiling windows overlooking Lower Briggate making it the perfect spot to sit back, relax, enjoy a few small plates and sip on a couple of cocktails (which were all fantastic by the way).
The service was faultless, our waitress Scarlett was particularly lovely and for a restaurant that’s only been open a few weeks the entire experience was slick and seamless.
If you’re spending the night at Hotel Indigo, make it a priority to visit the Banksia whether dining or stopping by for a drink or two.
Or, you could even enjoy their breakfast in bed which of course we absolutely did.
After a blissful nights sleep we placed our order via the neon orange telephone and within moments we were sipping on hot coffee, juices and refreshing açai bowls in bed. Now that is luxury.
Overall, from the moment we were greeted by the fantastic front of house team to the minute we sadly waved them goodbye, our night’s stay at the Hotel Indigo was nothing short of exceptional.
It made us feel like a tourist in our own city and whether you’re looking to do the same or visiting the city from elsewhere, we couldn’t recommend it any more.
To book your stay, take a look at their website.
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