DAYS INN BY WYNDHAM LEICESTER FOREST EAST M1 - Leicester Welcome Break Service Area J21 LE3 3GB

Welcome Break Service Area J21, Leicester, LE3 3GB United Kingdom

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Near Braunstone Leisure Centre

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It offers free Wi‑Fi, a coffee shop and bar, an electric car charging station, uncovered self-parking, pet-friendly rooms (service animals exempt from fees), eco-friendly cleaning and toiletries, and is within about a 10‑minute drive of nearby country parks.

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Uncovered parking

Pets allowed

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Reviews

"Ideal everything was good "

Good location,nice friendly/polite staff..

Rex B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 02 to Tue Mar 03 2026 at a £66.20 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 in Leicester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Castle Hill Country Park and Sheet Hedges Country Park. This hotel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Loughborough University and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Braunstone Leisure Centre.

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 89 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

City Centre Leicester - 3.3 mi
City Centre Hinckley - 8.8 mi
City Centre Loughborough - 10.6 mi
City Centre Nuneaton - 12.8 mi
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 15.4 mi
City Centre Market Harborough - 15.5 mi
City Centre Melton Mowbray - 16.7 mi
Ricoh Arena - 17.1 mi
City Centre Rugby - 17.1 mi
City Centre Coventry - 19.3 mi
City Centre Oakham - 20.4 mi
Tamworth Castle - 20.6 mi
Drayton Manor Theme Park - 21.2 mi
The Belfry Golf Course - 22.5 mi
Meadow Lane Stadium - 22.7 mi
Central Train Station - 22.8 mi
City of Caves - 22.9 mi
Nottingham Castle - 23.1 mi
City Centre Corby - 23.1 mi
St Mary the Virgin - 23.1 mi
City Centre Nottingham - 23.6 mi
City Centre Derby - 23.8 mi
National Exhibition Centre - 24.3 mi
City Centre Kenilworth - 24.7 mi

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 0

Rooms: 0

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Meeting Rooms: 0

Check-In Instructions:

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Double-glazing on all windows
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Express check-in
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Garden
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Housekeeping on request
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
No accessible shuttle
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Pets allowed
Professional property host/manager
RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
Recycling
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Stair-free path to entrance
Uncovered parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5 per day Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus GBP 75 one-time cleaning fee Service animals are exempt from fees Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability) Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-out is available.

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Friendly hospitality services and the best value for your budget

Free Daybreak Breakfast featuring healthy, nutritious options in select locations

Free in-room tea, coffee, and high-speed internet access

Daily USA TODAY newspaper based on location

Free Wi-Fi in guestrooms and public spaces

The Days Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Costa Coffee - Welcome Break Leicester Forest East - Grab a coffee and pastry at the service area cafe - 0.1 miles by foot from the hotel

Lunch The Exchange Bar & Kitchen - Contemporary British dishes and sandwiches in Leicester city centre - about 6 miles drive from the hotel (approx 15-20 minutes)

Dinner Kayal - Popular South Indian coastal cuisine known for fresh seafood and dosas in Leicester - about 6 miles drive from the hotel (approx 20 minutes)

Activity National Space Centre - Hands-on space exhibits and the UKs largest planetarium - about 7 miles drive from the hotel (approx 20 minutes)

Day 2

Breakfast The Orange Tree Cafe - Cozy full English breakfast and pastries in nearby Thurmaston - about 5 miles drive from the hotel (approx 12 minutes)

Lunch The Deerbrook Inn - Pub lunch near Bradgate Park offering classic British fare and local ales - about 12 miles drive from the hotel (approx 25-30 minutes)

Dinner The Orange Tree Restaurant - Relaxed dinner with seasonal British menu back towards Leicester Forest East - about 4 miles drive from the hotel (approx 10-15 minutes)

Activity Bradgate Park - Scenic walks, roaming deer and the ruins of Bradgate House ideal for an outdoorsy afternoon - about 12 miles drive from the hotel (approx 25-30 minutes)

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