Leonardo Bradford

Welcome to our Bradford Hotel
Whether you’re visiting the city of Bradford for one night or an entire week, we know how important it is to have a superb base for your stay. Here at Leonardo Bradford, our comfortable and stylish hotel is ideal for your trip to the city, whether you’re staying for business, pleasure, or a little bit of both.

Where are we?
Our Bradford hotel is right at the heart of the city, close to City Park and the Alhambra Theatre. We’re just a 10-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and Forster Square, and a short drive from Leeds Bradford Airport, so it’s easy to find us no matter how you’re getting to the city. If you’re driving to the hotel, you can park up at the convenient NCP car park, just behind the hotel.

Here at Leonardo Bradford we have 198 stylish and spacious rooms, designed to accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children under twelve. Each of our rooms includes:

Large, soft beds
En-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries
Flat screen TV with Freeview
Well-lit work areas
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Hairdryers and extra pillows
Tea and coffee station
If you need a wheelchair-friendly space, our accessible bedrooms are designed to the highest specifications, including:

Wide doorways
Extra floor space
Accessible bathrooms
There’s also lift access to all floors, and accessible toilets in public areas of the hotel.

Food and Drink
Bradford is renowned for its incredible curry houses, but if you want to eat a little closer to home, our Grill Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a two or three course meal without leaving the hotel. If you’re visiting as a family, you’ll be glad to know we’ve got a kids’ menu too.

At the end of a busy day exploring the city or working from our meeting rooms, our on-site bar is ideal for a relaxing and refreshing drink. And if you’re in need of a caffeine fix, our Costa coffee bar serves up amazing teas, coffees and cold drinks throughout the day.

If you’re enjoying the comfort of your own space, we have room service from 12 noon until 6am, running a smaller night menu from 10pm, so you can tuck into a meal around the clock.

Health and Fitness
We know how hard it can be to find hotels in Bradford with their very own gym. Whether you need to relieve a little stress or keep your fitness programme on track, our on-site cardio gym lets you work out during your stay. Why not start your day right with an early-morning jog on the running machines, or a gentle jog after a busy day exploring the city?

Business Guests
If you’re visiting our Bradford hotel on business, our friendly and professional staff will make sure you’re looked after from the moment you step through the door. And, to make sure you’re at peak productivity, we have fully-equipped meeting rooms on site as well as a breakout lounge for more casual meet-ups with colleagues and clients.

Things to do in Bradford
Whether you’re visiting with family, taking a couple’s weekend break or you’re here on business, you’ll want to see as much of the city as possible while you’re here. To help you make the most of your stay, here’s a rundown of our favourite attractions close to our hotel in Bradford.

National Media Museum
One of the biggest and best attractions in Bradford is the National Media Museum. Located right at the heart of the city just a four-minute walk from our hotel, the museum explores the science and culture behind everything from photography to television and film. The exhibitions are free, but there’s a charge for admission to the cinema.

We recommend: going to see a film at the IMAX for an unmissable cinematic experience.

The Alhambra Theatre
If you’re looking for evening entertainment, the Alhambra Theatre is a true gem. The Grade II listed building hosts a huge range of performances throughout the year, perfect for an unforgettable night of comedy, music, dance or drama. Best of all, it’s only a two-minute walk away from our hotel on foot. We recommend: going for a VIP upgrade for a glass of champagne and entry into the Laidler Lounge

Broadway Shopping Centre
If you want to enjoy a little retail therapy, head to the Broadway Shopping Centre where you’ll find more than 50 high street stores, food outlets and even special events throughout the year. Best of all, The Broadway is only ten minutes away from Jurys Inn on foot.

We recommend: taking a ride on the battery-powered steam locomotive, the Broadway Express, to save time and energy.

Sunbridgewells
For a unique shopping experience, head to Sunbridgewells, a Victorian-style underground retail complex close to City Park and a five minute walk from our hotel. If you prefer browsing independent boutiques and supporting family-run businesses, this is the place for you.

We recommend: trying the artisan food at the Quality Yorkshire Pie Company for a true taste of Bradford.

Bradford Industrial Museum
If you want to discover more about the city in times gone by, a trip to Bradford Industrial Museum is a must. See old textile machines, find out how steam power was used and look at the retro motor cars before heading to Moorside House, where the Mill Manager once lived. The museum is free.

We recommend: making sure you see the terraced mill worker’s houses, each one painstakingly done-up to reflect different decades.

Bradford Ice Rink
For families with children, Bradford Ice Rink is a great place to enjoy some all-action fun right at the heart of the city, at the public skate sessions. The arena is also home to the successful ice hockey team, the Bradford Bulldogs, so keep an eye out for upcoming fixtures before you arrive.

We recommend: checking the what’s on section of the website for regular events at the ice rink, including foam and laser parties.

Exploring beyond Bradford
Bradford is situated at the heart of West Yorkshire, making it a great base to visit Leeds, Harrogate, York and the fabulous Yorkshire countryside. Here are some of our favourite attractions near to the city:

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway in Baildon
Oakwell Hall Country Park in Birstall
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax
Shibden Hall near Halifax
If you need a little help or advice for your onward journey, make sure you have a chat with our friendly front of house staff. They’ll be pleased to offer their honest recommendations.

Getting to and from Bradford
If you’re travelling onward to neighbouring towns and cities, or taking a wider tour of the UK, here’s how long it the journey will take you from Bradford:

Leeds: 25 minutes by car or 20 minutes by train

Sheffield: one hour by car or one hour 15 minutes by train, with one change in Leeds

Manchester: one hour by car or train

Edinburgh: four hours by car or three hours 30 minutes by train, with one change in Leeds

London: three hours 50 minutes by car or two hours 55 minutes by train, with one change in Leeds

From the whole team here at our hotel in Bradford, we look forward to welcoming you very soon.