***THE QUEENS IS CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A 10 MILLION POUND REBURBISHMENT. DUE FOR COMPLETION IN JULY 2005. WE WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGISE IN ADVANCE OF ANY DISRUPTION CAUSED DURING THE REFURB*** The Queens is the most famous landmark hotel in Leeds city centre. Opened as a hotel in 1937, this historic property occupies a prime position next to Leeds Train Station. The Queens Hotel is located on City Square, within walking distance of the city centre attractions and within easy access of towns and tourist spots in the Yorkshire area. Shopping in Leeds is better than anywhere else. Many historic buildings have been converted to beautiful ornate shopping malls, such as the Victoria Quarter or the Corn Exchange, which offer a choice of unique high fashion boutiques. As you would expect, Leeds also offers the myriad of usual high street shops and department stores. There is a wealth of famous attractions nearby including the Royal Armouries, where you can experience battle re-enactments and hundreds of historical exhibits. For theatre lovers choose from the Yorkshire Playhouse, The Grand or Leeds Civic theatre. Further afield, attractions include Kirkstall Abbey - extensive ruins of a Cistercian Abbey and the beautiful Castle Howard often featured in television period dramas. Also visit Armley Mills, which was once the world's largest woollen mill and where you can now retrace the steps of the Industrial Revolution. Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Harewood House are also just a short drive from Leeds and well worth a visit. Situated midway between Edinburgh and London, Leeds is within easy access of major routes the M1/A1 for travelling north and the M62 for travelling east and west. Plus the Queens hotel is only 12 miles from Leeds/Bradford Airport which operates a domestic network and daily European flights. There are 202 spacious bedrooms spanning eight floors, with many offering superb views across the city. Choose from a collection of Standard or Premium rooms and sample all the comforts and facilities you would expect of a four-star luxury hotel. An elegant hotel, The Queens is the perfect choice for conferences, meetings and short breaks. NEW FOR 2005!! All guests staying at The Queens Hotel now have free access to LA Fitness which includes Gym, Pool, LA Spin, Sauna, Steam Room and Spa. Other areas included Cafe Bar, Beauty,Alternative Treatments and Sunbeds. Charges apply for these.