Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington, Derby, England, DE74 2TQ
  • Place, Delta Force Paintball Kegworth
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Donington Park Racing Circuit
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Loughborough University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area.
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Donington Park Racing Circuit. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 4 meeting rooms and a lift
  • 6 minutes by car from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 7 minutes from Loughborough University
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Derby hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 11 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in hallways (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 11.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 950 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Car parking charge should be free with hotel stay also tinned tomatoes would of been nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Cramlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff. great facilities with food and bar. breat breakfast. disappointed re car parking fee byt overall good value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were very efficient. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff did not bothered to responded to my messages and room was not ready when we arrived
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lai

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome, good location comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First stay at this site...very nice accommodation, nice dinner, strangely they offer a.cocktail list but were unable to make a "long island iced tea" for me ! booo..😇
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Lady on reception was very informative and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice reception staff. Drinks overpriced. Room pleasant. Breakfast poor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean, the staff were lovely, and it had everything we needed for a one night stay. Nice breakfast, and near the airport. Triple glazed windows, so no traffic or plane noise. Just the ticket.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the most comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative was that the bed was very high with a roll towards the middle .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for airport, room was clean, breakfast was good, plenty to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes always great, and breakfast even better than before
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William, Romsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quick checkin although a bit if a nuisance having to go to a seperate machine to pay for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alix

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check in staff was great but she talked to fast and didn't give us chance ask questions ? The room was spotless but bathroom floor freezing to stand on Have a blue badge and had to pay 10 for parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025