Frequented by both local and visiting celebrities, 42 The Calls is Leeds´ award winning 4* star boutique hotel. A beautifully converted 18th Century riverside cornmill, the hotel boasts original features, stunning riverside views, and an unbeatable location in the heart of the city, making it the perfect choice for StyleNest when we decided to head North to explore one of its most stylish cities.
Upon arrival we were greeted with a friendly welcome and a complimentary glass of mulled wine, the perfect way to start our break! After check in we headed upstairs to our room, and were instantly impressed with the cosy wooden décor, beautiful wooden beams, and large windows looking out over the city´s River Aire. As the hotel is boutique in size as well as design, there are no spa facilities or gym, but we were perfectly happy in our warm and cosy room, sipping our mulled wines, enjoying the fantastic view, and getting ready for our evening. And in a city like Leeds, with the fantastic shops and super cool bars for entertainment, you won´t be wishing you were in the gym!
Before we headed out for the night, Amanda, the hotel´s friendly on duty manager, kindly showed us around so we could see more of the hotel, which proved to be just as beautifully designed as our room. All bedrooms were in the same intimate, cosy style, with the original wooden beams, handmade beds, and decorated with original paintings and drawings. Larger rooms boasted a separate sitting areas, king size beds, and in the case of the Penthouse, a huge, deep, roll top bath. As well as been impressed with the hotel itself, we also loved it´s great location. Situated in the heart of Leeds, after an evening out in some of the city´s most fashionable bars and restaurants we were just a short walk back to the hotel, where we snuggled down under the thick, fluffy duvet in our cosy beds for a peaceful nights sleep.
Morning came too soon, and we had an early start. Too early in fact to make it down to breakfast, as due to the holidays it was starting at 8am instead of its usual 7am. We were disappointed, the hotel is famous for its breakfast, which includes locally sourced Yorkshire produce, homemade waffles, freshly baked bread, and a choice of 12 sausages! But the hotel helpfully prepared room service for us, which they delivered to our rooms and left in our ´privacy hatch´, a hatch that can be accessed from inside your room, where you will find your order waiting, without having to be disturbed with the usual room service knock on the door. A very nice touch we thought, and we were even happier when we opened ours to find a delicious continental breakfast waiting for us, with thickly sliced breads, handmade jams and preserves, and a selection of fruits, tea and coffee. We sat down in our small sitting area to enjoy, as we took in the last of the beautiful riverside views before heading home.
Need to Know:
Rooms and suites: For those looking for a double room you can choose from a Study Room or a Deluxe Double. For those wanting a larger room and a king size bed, choose from a Director Room, a Junior Suite, or go for the best room in the house, the Penthouse Suite, with a kings size double bed, and a large, separate lounge and dining area. A cot can be provided in any of the rooms complimentary of the hotel, and beds can be placed in the larger rooms for children up to 14.
Rates: Double rooms start at £150. Breakfast is available at an additional cost. Check the website for special offers and packages.
Check-In Time: 4pm
Check-Out Time: 11am
Facilities: Head downstairs to the hotel´s ´Honesty´ bar for a drink in their lounge area. Designed to be self-service, it relies on your honesty to write down in the book what you have drunk, and the cost will be added onto your room number to be paid upon check out. The bar area is small, but cosy and private, and a member of staff is available to attend to you and your drinks if you would prefer. The hotel offers their own Afternoon Tea, and has their own private dining room with stunning views over the River Aire, perfect for larger groups and special occasions. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
How to get there: 42 The Calls is conveniently located in the heart of the city, just a short walk from Leeds City train station, and just a 30 minute taxi ride from Leeds Bradford Airport.
If you are arriving by car, check the hotel website for GPS Sat Nav directions.
42 The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EW