Lonely Planet Review

The newest bit of luxury to hit Leeds is the extraordinary conversion of the listed former HQ of the Leeds Permanent Building Society. The standard rooms are anything but, and you have a choice of three styles: hi-tech, Art Deco and Italian. The public areas are truly elegant and the location is superb. Highly recommended.

From the moment you walk into the sweeping, impressive lobby, you know that this is a hotel that's come to town and declared its intentions with bravura. And those intentions are to provide an experience that will create the best kind of customer, the return visitor. It does all of this with plenty of room to spare. The rooms are absolutely spotless, and should appeal to your aesthetic sensibilities: we like the Art Deco style rooms overlooking Cookridge St, but would be equally happy in either of the other two styles. The business class rooms are roomier and come with a few extra touches, such as a turndown service, free access to the Esporta health club (a nominal charge applies to guests in standard rooms) and an inclusive breakfast. There is complimentary wi-fi service throughout the hotel and the staff are as good as any you'll find anywhere in the country.