Village Hotel Leeds South

Good

Very good

Honest review - the good,...

Liked: Great facilities - nice pool area which was clean and well equipped. Good grill restaurant and handy Starbucks on site. Hotel decor is very fun and funky, with neon signs and a very modern and trendy style.Room itself was clean. Staff in the pool area were lovely and really attentive. Pool is clean, and there's a whirlpool in the main pool, and a warm jacuzzi area, together with cold plunge pool, sauna and steam room. Changing rooms were clean and well maintained.
Disliked: Awoken by loud drilling at 8.10am. Did speak to reception about it during check out but they advised it was works ongoing in the Gym area, and they were permitted to start at 9am. I explained it was earlier than this (have recording, it was so loud), and I suggested it would be more appropriate if guests are warned about this, or put in rooms away from this. Room was very clean, bathroom was not - bath plughole cap didn't open to let shower water drain, so I had to remove the cap, but the water still very slow to drain as it was clogged with soap scum. Black mould around the top of the shower gel dispenser. Mould also on the hand held shower head.The plastic seal on the bottom of the shower screen was broken, so when I got out the shower I realised water from the shower had leaked out onto the bathroom floor, making not only the floor wet, but also my clothes. Also meant when my son went to use the sink he had to put shoes on to avoid getting wet feet.Reception staff pleasant but not overly helpful - I asked 3 times how the parking worked (I'd entered my reg during check in but they'd not explained payment). On departure asked again and only then they took payment - I didn't want to get a fine (up to 4 hours is free, then £5 per day). Check out staff also noticed I'd been charged for pool usage the day before, even though it was included in family room rate, so they cancelled that charge. Grill restaurant/ bar area was decorated well, clean and tidy. We didn't eat here as disappointing lack of vegan & vegetarian options (it's 2025 - keep up!)Having a Starbucks within the reception lobby is a good idea, but also means the young professionals who've clogged up the pool and gym in the evening, are clogging up the cafe tables in the morning. This hotel is great if you want a bit of fun and are pleased by the trendy vibe, but aren't too bothered about cleanliness and service.

Exceptional

Exceptional

Very good

Liked: Comfy rooms, good pool, welcoming receptionist
Disliked: Cold showers in the gym.

Exceptional

Exceptional

Pleasant