A party of three of us stayed at the Leaside towards the end of June. We were very happy to find such a relaxed and informal environment, in contrast to the dismal concrete blocks that we have stayed in when visiting Luton in the past. The hotel is a converted mansion, retaining the character of the period. The room I stayed in was a large double with comfy bed and decor sympathetic to the building as a whole.
The food was absolutely wonderful, the bar menu food being as good as any to be had anywhere in Luton, and were very good value for money. The bar and lounge were cosy and relaxed, we were allowed to eat food there to accomodate our watching football on television. The staff were very welcoming and accomodating, the emphasis seemed to be on being informal. And the good weather allowed us to enjoy our drinks out on the large terraced gardens out front of the hotel. It was very handy for the centre of Luton.
Only quibble was that road access was slightly difficult to find, the river meaning that access is off a side road at the back of the hotel. But, in fairness, it is signposted, I have a habit of missing those, and the car park is secured by an automatic gate. I thoroughly recommend the hotel, which I wish I had known about three or four years ago, rather than having to stay in an impersonal 1970s-style monstrosity when I had to visit the town.
