Twelve of the best hotels in Leeds are giving their guests a free night's stay this summer as part of a new campaign that's been launched in the city centre.
The Be Our Guest campaign has been set up by Leeds City Council and hoteliers in the city to help boost tourism in the centre of Leeds after the events of the past eighteen months.
As part of the campaign, twelve of Leeds' favourite hotels are offering an extra night on the house - meaning if you book for two nights, you'll get a third free.
The first 100 people to take advantage of the campaign will also receive a hamper full of food and drinks made right here in Leeds.
The city centre hotels taking part in the scheme range from budget to high-end, with the cheapest options - Ibis Style and Discovery Inn - both priced at £120 for three nights.
At £160 for three nights, there's the Jurys Inn, Novotel, Westwood Hall, Clayton Hall and The Met to choose from. All four star hotels, each offer something different depending on what you're looking for.
If you want somewhere quiet for a retreat, Westwood Hall is a good choice. Sitting in one of Leeds nicest suburbs, it is built around a 17th-century manor house on 9 acres of country gardens.
The Metropole, or The Met, is another fine choice if you're treating yourself. This swanky red brick property has been ushering in well-heeled guests since the Victorian era.
Or, if you're going all out, luxury Leeds hotels the Malmaison and Radisson Blu are also taking part: offering a three night stay for just £200.
For those wanting to get involved, the offer will run until 2nd September and is valid between Sundays and Thrusdays.
"The city’s Be Our Guest campaign provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to Leeds to experience the city at its best, whilst also supporting our ambitions as a leading city break destination," said council deputy leader and member for economy, culture and education, Jonathan Pryor.
"Leeds is a resilient city and I am confident we will emerge from the pandemic stronger, which will benefit everyone who lives and visits here.
"We hope that our Be Our Guest campaign can enhance Leeds’ status as the perfect destination for a staycation, and are encouraging visitors to take advantage of this great offer by staying longer to explore Leeds and experience the vibrant spirit of our city."
LHVA chair Wayne Topley added: "It has been a punishing year for the hospitality industry and we are keen to get up and running once more, doing what we do, creating a comfortable, safe and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues alike
"Initiatives such as Be Our Guest provide the perfect platform for us to showcase what we are really good at, both in terms of positive collaboration, and highlighting the sights, sounds and flavours of this great city...
"It is fantastic to see the city pulling together to show all that is truly great about Leeds. To my knowledge, this is the most coordinated campaign we have seen for many years."
Whitelock’s Ale House has announced the return of its annual Beer Festival - hoorah!
There’s nothing quite like a nice fresh pint, and we all know Whitelock’s Ale House know how to pour a good one.
So it's with great glee that we can fill you in on their upcoming Beer Festival which will be returning to the iconic festival from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 June 2026.
The four-day festival will celebrate the best of independent brewing in Leeds, with beers sourced exclusively from local breweries.
Featured breweries will include Northern Monk, Kirkstall Brewery, Anthology, Amity Brew Co. and more.
Known as the oldest pub in Leeds, Whitelock’s Ale House has long championed independent beers and local brewing culture.
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This year’s festival aims to spotlight the strength and diversity of the city’s brewing scene, with the tagline 'Beer tastes better up north!'
Beer will be pouring throughout the weekend across Whitelock's Ale House and The Turk's Head, with further brewery announcements and festival details set to be shared in the coming weeks via their Instagram.
The best part? Entry to the festival is completely free.
Talking about this year’s festival, General Manager Beth said: “Beer has always been at the heart of Whitelock’s, so this felt like the right year to celebrate both the breweries on our doorstep and the city we’ve called home for more than 300 years.
"Leeds has a brilliantly strong independent beer scene right now, and we’re looking forward to showcasing some of the best breweries the city has to offer across the weekend.”
You can find out more about Whitelock's Ale House and their fabulous Beer Festival here via their website. Cheers to that!
Inside Leeds’ very first sauna and ice bath cafe hidden behind a railway arch
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Get ready to take the plunge Leeds, as a community-led sauna and ice bath concept has landed in the city centre.
Hidden behind a railway arch in Saxton Gardens, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath concept to the city.
Following the huge success of its Manchester site, Kontrast Leeds combines saunas, ice baths and a cafe designed to bring wellness into everyday life.
The Leeds space features two traditional saunas, one infrared saunas and four ice baths each varying in temperature between 3 and 13 degrees.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space is absolutely gorgeous, complete with trendy tin ceilings, fairy lights and soft furnishings.
Plunge pools can be enjoyed solo or shared, depending on what guests choose, giving people the opportunity to shape each session around exactly what they need that day.
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The same goes for the saunas, with one silent and one sauna giving guests the option to come for conversation or reflection.
Single sessions will cost just £12 for 45 minutes, with 90-minute sessions from £20.
There's a fab little cafe too offering all sorts from electrolyte slushes to ginger shots and a range of coffees and matcha.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Known for making sauna and ice feel more accessible, welcoming and community-driven, Kontrast has grown beyond regular sessions to become a base for recurring events. These include their live ambient DJ set event, Unwind, which celebrates local talent, and their weekly run club, both of which the team hopes to bring to Leeds as part of building a similar sense of community in the city.
Officially opening their doors this Friday 29 May, Kontrast are offering free sessions over the weekend so you can try before you buy. Book your spot here.
Georgina Pellant -
22nd June 2021 
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