LEASIDE HOTEL, Luton (Bedfordshire)

The Leaside Hotel provides double rooms featuring bespoke furniture and decor. Every room includes air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, a sitting area, and a parquet floor. Rooms also offer a private bathroom with free toiletries, and an electric kettle. Some rooms have views over the Victorian terrace. Suites add a living room, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower. The loft suite, built in the Victorian Coach House, has period features, a free-standing bath, a private toilet, and a double shower. Suites include a king-size bed with a memory foam mattress and a fridge.

The Mediterranean-style Brasserie Azure offers Tapas, Mezze, and sharing food. Guests can cook their steak on a hot lava stone. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks, including over 60 different gins in The Gin Snug. Guests can order two or three dishes to enjoy together. The dining space includes an al fresco area open in spring, summer, and autumn. A brunch is available. There are various menu options to suit most tastes.

The Leaside Hotel offers a sun-trap garden terrace. The main bar area, known as The Gin Snug, has a theme centered around the world of industrial alcohol. The hotel is a lively party venue at weekends, and provides fun for kids and parents. The ground floor and exterior retain original features dating back to 1878. For events, The Orangery and Main Bar offer flexible layouts for private functions and business meetings. There are high-level poser tables, velvet-upholstered stools, and leather sofas.

Located in the center of Luton, the Leaside Hotel is 5 km from London Luton Airport. It is 300 metres from the railway and bus station. Junctions 10 and 11 of the M1 motorway are within 3 miles. Local attractions include Wardown Park (1.5 km), The Mall Luton (0.5 km), and Venue 360 (2 km). Luton Airport Parkway station is easily accessible and provides a direct rail transport to the airport. Direct trains to St Pancras station and Central London are available from Luton train station, a 5-minute walk.

The Leaside Hotel is open 7 days a week, with reception available at all times. Night porter services are provided on the ground floor. The hotel provides printing and photocopying facilities. Rooms are serviced on the fifth day of any stay. Safety features include carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit. Two car parks are located within walking distance: Telford Way Car Park and Luton Train Station Car Park.