The Queens
City Square
Leeds
Yorkshire
LS1 1PJ
Overview
The Queens is a luxurious independent hotel occupying a landmark location in City Square, allowing visitors to stay and connect in the beating heart of Leeds. We offer the largest hotel conference and banqueting facilities in the region, hosting up to 500 delegates, theatre-style in our magnificent Queens Ballroom. With 15 exceptional event spaces and 232 stylish bedrooms, nobody does meetings like we do. From free, unlimited internet access for all delegates (up to 900Mbps high-speed broadband) to free-flowing refreshment breaks and our flexible lunch options, we know our packages will tick all your meeting boxes. But it’s not just all about our great packages and flexible space, we are award winners in taking enquiries and delivering a heartfelt and seamless conference experience. We determine your objectives and deliver them so that you can maximise your budget and demonstrate a return on investment. A true breath of fresh air.
Venue Awards
Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Awards Winner 2024
Yorkshire Post Sustainability Award Finalists 2024
M&IT Gold Winner – Best UK Hotel Brand 2022
Venue Group
Accreditations, Associations, Memberships and Affiliations
Venue Styles
Banqueting Suite, Conference Centre, Hotel, Restaurant
Event Types
Accommodation, Activity Day, AGM, Assessment Centre, Awards Dinners, Away Day, Barbeque, Breakfast Meeting, Charity Ball, Christening, Christmas Lunch, Christmas Package, Christmas Party, Company Fun Day, Conference, Corporate Hospitality, Dinner, Dinner Dance, Exam, Exhibition, Family Fun Day, Fashion Show, Gala Dinner, Groups, Hen & Stag, Incentive, Interviews, Lunch, Masonic Weekend, Meal Stops, Meeting, Networking, New Year Package, Other, Party, Presentation, Private Dining, Product Launch, Reception, Road Show, Seminar, Summer Party, Teambuilding, Themed Break, Training Course, Turkey & Tinsel, Wedding, Workshop
Restaurants
The Queens Grill, The Queens Restaurant
Bars
The Queens Bar
Corporate Responsibility
At The Queens, we’re dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and enhancing sustainability. With initiatives like our in-house Green Team, carbon tracking F&B, waste reduction and phasing out gas, we’re taking steps toward accountability today while shaping a responsible future. Beyond environmental efforts, we value our community and our passionate team, ensuring a secure and supportive workplace.
We’re proud to hold Gold accreditations in Green Tourism and Green Meetings, reflecting our commitment to excellence in sustainability. While we celebrate these achievements, we know there’s more to do. As we move forward, we’ll continually refine our practices to further our green journey and inspire others along the way.
Onsite Facilities and Leisure
Wedding Licence
Equipment
Autocue, Back Projection Kit, Computer Equipment, Courier Services, Fax, Flipcharts, HDMI Cable, Internet Connection Cable, LCD/Data Projector, Lectern, Overhead Projector, PA System, Photocopier, Remote Clicker, Secretarial, Sound Equipment, Typing Services, Video, Video Camera, Video Conferencing, Video Recording, White Board, Wi-Fi
Meeting & Event Room Capacities
| Room Name | Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Classroom + Back Projection | Dinner Dance | Exhibition | Lunch / Dinner | Reception | Theatre | Theatre + Back Projection | U-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Court | 55 | 96 | 80 | 0 | 150 | 150 | 180 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 45 |
| Linton | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Charles Suite | 64 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 120 | 110 | 150 | 0 | 35 |
| Rochester | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 14 |
| Charlotte | 16 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Pateley | 35 | 48 | 40 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 30 |
| Bramhope | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Queens Ballroom | 80 | 280 | 200 | 200 | 450 | 400 | 530 | 600 | 500 | 500 | 80 |
| Wharfedale | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airedale | 14 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
| Ark Royal | 35 | 56 | 40 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 70 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 30 |
| John Charles 1 & 2 | 35 | 56 | 35 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 60 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 35 |
| John Charles 2 & 3 | 35 | 56 | 35 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 60 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 35 |
| John Charles 1 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 20 |
| John Charles 2 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 22 |
| John Charles 3 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 22 |
| Hotel Reception | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Private Dining Room | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| The Queens Grill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
Location Map
Nearest train stations
- Leeds (0.0 miles)
- Burley Park (1.6 miles)
- Headingley (2.4 miles)
Nearest airports
- Leeds Bradford International Airport (6.8 miles)
- Manchester Airport (42.2 miles)
Nearest motorways
- A58(M) JCT 9 (0.5 miles)
- A58(M) JCT 10 (0.7 miles)
- M621 JCT 3 (0.8 miles)
Directions
From the south M621, M1 and M62 motorways follow the signs to Leeds city centre and train station, along Neville Street towards City Square. Pass under the railway bridge and at the traffic lights, take a left into the slip road in front of the hotel.
Venue offers
Banqueting Offer
Available from 12 November 2024 to 28 February 2025
Save whilst you celebrate with our exclusive Banqueting Offer!The package includes:Evening hire of one of our stylish function suites3-course set menu, tailored for dietary requirementsHalf a bottle of premium wine per guestProfessional DJ & Disco services to set the perfect ambiance(complete with a dancefloor!)Exclusive access to our private bar facilityElegant lantern table centrepieces, linen & napkinsTable stands, numbers & printed table plan
Day Delegate Rate Offer
Available from 12 November 2024 to 28 February 2025
Day Delegate Rate offer - £40.00 per person The package includes:Main meeting room hireWelcome tea and coffee with biscuitsMid-morning tea and coffee withChef’s freshly baked treatA 2-course Chef’s choice buffet withhot and cold optionsAfternoon tea and coffee with Chef’sfreshly baked treatAV equipment- small LCD projector,6ft screen and flipchartStationery for delegates
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