Title: Optimum living Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Optimum living Guesthouse in Leicester with free breakfast ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/4b45f522.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Small Double Room (The Serenity) | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/520ea608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room (The Calm Zone) | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/aec2cb65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/1f7a3ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/0758b04b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Optimum Living offers practical comforts that enhance the travel experience. Visitors stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the convenience of self parking. The smoke-free environment provides a fresh atmosphere throughout their stay. 4.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 4 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 5 - Oct 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=37022312&PinnedHotelID=37022312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Basic Double Room (The Sunset Suite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/9cbc3a79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room (The Sunset Suite) ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Hairdryer - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Small Double Room (The Serenity) | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/520ea608.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Small Double Room (The Serenity) ### Highlights Heating Hairdryer - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![Double Room (The Lilac) | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/0eb3740e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (The Lilac) ### Highlights Heating Hairdryer - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Double Room (The Calm Zone) | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37030000/37022400/37022312/b15ca0d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (The Calm Zone) ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Hairdryer - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76596100/76596043/0916a7a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### voco Leicester by IHG Leicester - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 678 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-2&chkout=2025-11-3&rm1=a2®ionId=7583&destination=Leicester&destType=MARKET&latLong=52.63604,-1.13314&searchId=e3fa1981-cd5d-4327-883d-30bdb9fe5d25&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3799/46602279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG Leicester - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym 9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Leicester.h3799.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-2&chkout=2025-11-3&rm1=a2®ionId=7583&destination=Leicester&destType=MARKET&latLong=52.63604,-1.13314&searchId=e3fa1981-cd5d-4327-883d-30bdb9fe5d25&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/440000/436300/436242/b9759ad4_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hilton Leicester Leicester - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 7.2 Good 1,000 reviews £68 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Hilton-Leicester.h436242.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-31&chkout=2025-11-1&rm1=a2®ionId=7583&destination=Leicester&destType=MARKET&latLong=52.63604,-1.13314&searchId=e3fa1981-cd5d-4327-883d-30bdb9fe5d25&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/380000/379500/379462/a1dfe962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston by IHG Wigston - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 555 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wigston-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Leicester-Wigston.h379462.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-19&chkout=2025-10-20&rm1=a2®ionId=7583&destination=Leicester&destType=MARKET&latLong=52.63604,-1.13314&searchId=e3fa1981-cd5d-4327-883d-30bdb9fe5d25&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152297/fe4aa2ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Holiday Inn Express Leicester - City by IHG Leicester - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services 8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Leicester-City.h1152297.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-19&chkout=2025-10-20&rm1=a2®ionId=7583&destination=Leicester&destType=MARKET&latLong=52.63604,-1.13314&searchId=e3fa1981-cd5d-4327-883d-30bdb9fe5d25&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLeicester-Hotels-Optimum-Living.h37022312.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLeicester-Hotels-Optimum-Living.h37022312.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Leicester is home to Optimum living. Abbey Pumping Station and Leicester Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watermead Country Park and Watermead Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Walkers Stadium or King Power Stadium. [Visit our Leicester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester.dx7583) [View more Guest houses in Leicester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Guest-Houses.d7583-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.67810%2C-1.10006&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=APD_tftYWCDEU-t7w98-bAER7KQ=) 726 Melton Road, Leicester, England, LE4 8BD ### What's nearby - National Space Centre - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Curve Theatre - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles - De Montfort University - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles - University of Leicester - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles - King Power Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles ### Getting around - Syston Station - 3 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 39 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Cafe on the Corner - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Harrow Inn - ‬4 min walk - ‪Three Kilns - ‬18 min walk - ‪Feast India - ‬2 min drive ## About this property ### Optimum living Property highlights Optimum living provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Optimum living offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - Heating and limited housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105400000/105391200/105391134/695291bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Broadway Rooms Leicester - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 8.2 Very good 19 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=105391134&PinnedHotelID=105391134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Street parking available - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site parking ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM ### Guest services - Housekeeping (weekly) ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Optimum living Leicester Optimum living Guesthouse Optimum living Guesthouse Leicester ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Optimum living pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Optimum living? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Optimum living? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Optimum living? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Optimum living located? > Situated in Leicester, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Watermead Country Park and Watermead Park. Retro Computer Museum and Abbey Pumping Station are also within 3 miles (5 km). Syston Station is 29 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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