Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Epinal Way Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU England
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The Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel is a world-class venue that promotes rest, relaxation, and the pursuit of excellence. Set in the heart of Loughborough University’s world-leading sports facilities, this inspiring high-performance environment offers aspirational space for athletes, businesses and fitness enthusiasts to be the best they can be.
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I stayed for the altitude rooms, 3 weeks total & full board. Would recommend this to other athletes looking to do altitude training (live high train low). The room was very spacious and the staff were brilliant with me. The staff made sure that safety was top priority and made themselves available if I needed them. The food was top class, perfect for any level of athlete. Kitchen run by top sports nutritionists so you know you’re in good hands- special shout-out to chef Varun V and Abs for being so welcoming and helpful. 5stars
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Excellent hotel within Loughborough University. Staff are extremely helpful, friendly and the customer service far exceeded my expectations. Voran,the chef and his crew, went to great lengths to ensure our dietary requirements were met and to supply us with a magnificent meal. The accommodation staff are very friendly and my requests were always met with a smile. Really enjoyed staying here and will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Luke Morris, General Manager at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Responded 26 Sept 2023
Thank for you taking the time to share with us this amazing feedback. Nice to hear that the Team were very welcoming and friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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+ Spacious, clean, modern room. Friendly staff, if you can find them. Decent advanced price. - No gym, no aircon, poor alternatives to hot buffet at breakfast, unwelcoming notices everywhere. World class for athletes maybe, but not for me 😂 Perhaps a great place to come for a training camp, and it did seem like the hot buffet looked good, but I just wanted toast, cereal and a coffee, all of which were no better than you find in a Travelodge. No water in room, no vending machine. Worst of all for me s the abundance of signage using red underlined text. You must do this, only take one of that, you can only have coffee at these times. Felt like being back at school! Website strongly infers that there is gym access nearby (plus, look at the name of the place), but at check in I was told that the only option was PAYG access at Burleigh Court. I know I may be getting grumpy in my old age but this missed too many of the basics for me. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The rooms were of great quality and the food was simply unreal. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a pre season camp or simply to focus on their performance
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Luke Morris, General Manager at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Responded 26 Sept 2023
Thank for you taking the time to share with us this good feedback. Great to hear about the food and would come here for pre-season camp. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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Regularly use the catering at the EAC for events. Staff are always very helpful and friendly and Varun the Head Chef is a sports groupie, so always enjoys the meeting the elite athletes who visit. Food is always excellent and caters well for performance sports people who need a healthy and nutritious meal pre or post training.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 20 Jul 2023
Thank for you taking the time to share with us this excellent feedback. Great to hear about the food. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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A hotel of excellence with friendly, attentive and very polite professionals. Very accommodating, organized and beautiful room. Restaurant with amazing food. Very healthy and the tastiest food I've ever eaten… I will definitely be back. U. Lima
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 20 Jul 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to share with us this great feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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Upon arrival we were greeted by a large sign saying check in at 3pm. I've not experienced this in a hotel before - not a very welcoming start. I sat in what can only be described as a cafeteria area which would have been fine if it was open to purchase a drink - it wasn't. I couldn't find a wi-fi code anywhere and my mobile data didn't work - I must admit at this point I was thinking of checking my cancellation options and booking somewhere else. Someone arrived at reception exactly at 3pm. I checked in hoping to find some water in the room as I hadn't been able to purchase any - there was none. On a positive note I could see the staff all working extremely hard and multi-tasking and the room was spotless and breakfast delicious (despite only having benches to sit at rather than a table and not great quality coffee). I didn't like the wet area shower but that is personal preference however the carpet tiles in the room were of extremely poor quality, there was next to no sound proofing and the curtains didn't stop the light coming in the room at 5am as they couldn't completely close and had gaps. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Luke Morris, General Manager at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Responded 19 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your recent visit. We are disappointed to hear about your negative experience and for this i offer my sincere apologies. Your feedback will be used to improve our all round service, standards and guest experience.
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Rooms are standard but nice. Food is brilliant. Varren the chef is great. Very good service from Lily and the team.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Luke Morris, General Manager at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Responded 20 Jul 2023
Thank for you taking the time to share with us this excellent feedback. Great to hear about the food. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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The rooms are spacious, clean and quiet making it an enjoyable stay. Great location for teams/athletes on-site to train. The food has been fantastic with variety and substantial healthy meals, I look forward to them every day. The service has been great and the staff are super friendly, in particular, one of the chefs Varun has made me feel welcome and has made some delicious meals.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Luke Morris, General Manager at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Responded 20 Jul 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to share with us this great feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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Thank you goes to Dean for assisting me so much during my stay! After quite a hot day I was moved into an air con room & I couldn’t have been more grateful! Loved the huge bed & fridge usage. Cheery staff & extremely helpful. Breakfast was fantastic!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Luke Morris, General Manager at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Responded 18 Jul 2023
Thank for you for your feedback, it's great to hear about the staff at the hotel make you feel so welcome. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
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PRICE RANGE
US$99 - US$135 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomEnglandLeicestershireLoughborough
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel?
Nearby attractions include PremSoccer - football leagues (0.4 miles) and Flix Student Cinema (0.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bom Bom Patisserie, Radmoor Restaurant, and Toby Carvery.
Are there any historical sites close to Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mount St Bernard Abbey (4.4 miles), Loughborough Carillon (0.9 miles), and The Old Rectory Museum (1.2 miles).
Is Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.