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Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington, Derby, England, DE74 2TQ
  • Place, Donington Park Racing Circuit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Loughborough University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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

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

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

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

Hotel in Derby with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. 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. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • 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. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Derby hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 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 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 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
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 10.00 per night
  • 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 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. 417 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 879 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MAJESH

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Terance

Staff were helpful, when asked extra towels only too pls to assist
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel staff were amazingly friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy bed lovely

Lovely comfy bed the only problem was horrible smell drains in reception etc we should been told before then I would not stay the nite it, yes means phone everyone or in box message
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and tidy, thought parking was a lot to pay, breakfast was lovely and plenty of choice,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominik

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Average stay, expensive for what it is.

For £20-£30 more you’re better off staying at the Hilton round the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal pre flight stay

Perfect. This is the second time I’ve been here . I’m flying from East Midlands airport hotel is very near. Clean and comfortable with breakfast included. Staff excellent. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, but having to pay for overnight parking a bit much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used as an overnight stay on a trip from Scotland to Southern England. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect one night stay

Excellent one night stopover which far exceeded expectations. Staff were friendly, efficient and helpful, room was spotless and bed was comfortable, what more can you ask for!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to airport

We were in the room 5 hours. It’s very close to the airport. I was annoyed to pay extra for the car park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

This was a lovely hotel value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal hotel for an early flight. Friendly staff and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Quincy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025