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Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Morledge, Derby, England, DE1 2AY
  • Place, Quad
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Derbion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derby Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Derby

With a stay at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Derby, within a 10-minute walk of Derbion and Derby Cathedral. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Derbyshire County Cricket Club and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Pride Park Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Quad - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Derby Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Derbion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Derby Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Derby Station - 13 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quad - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Spirit Run - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Metro Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

Hotel with free local shuttle, 6-minute walk to Derby Cathedral
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG offers 105 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Derby hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 105 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM; GBP 8 per night; discounts available
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 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.
  • Grab bar in shower (66 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (66 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per night (1640 ft away; open 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 569 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room (214) was a really lovely room and it was very clean, comfortable and spacious. The bathroom was super too. However, there were some things other than the room that niggled me. The double doors between sections of the second floor often banged even when you were trying to pass through them quietly. This is just annoying (and noisy!) for all concerned. I had dinner in the hotel restaurant on the Saturday evening and it was absolutely fine but I did feel that the two guys running the show (one on the bar, one on the floor) were stretched a little thin. Maybe it was a one-off, but resourcing this properly should be looked at. And finally, I went to the Reception desk on the 4th floor after breakfast to enquire about the car park discount and to say I was packing up my things and will be leaving shortly. She said not to worry about bringing my card back up and told me to leave it in my room. She checked if I owed anything and think she must have checked me out as I was locked out of my room when I went back downstairs to finish packing. I had to go back up to the 4th floor and get it sorted. Also, the promised £8 discount wasn't applied to my car park charges when I was exiting the basement car park (Derbion) despite me adding my registration number to the system on Reception. Things like this are so basic, and SO easy to get right!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to Derby city, walkable to cathedral, shopping centre. Staff were great, room was very comfortable and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay there a lot. The executive suites are amazing and great if you want to have a few friends around for pre drinks before you go into town. Very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and spacious and the staff friendly and helpful. The location was excellent for the city and public transport. The breakfast offered a wide selection and the restaurant area was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no mention of this on web site the entrance and first two floors are a building site. There really should be a warning about this - this is not a fully operational hotel. rooms are drab are poorly equipped. no complaint about the staff they were great but this is not the standard one used to expect for a holiday inn. perhaps it is now aiming at 2 star market
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

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

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in an executive room, no view from room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

8/10 Good

Leanne

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

Great hotel

Only £5 extra to have a fab breakfast delivered to our room. Great location. Room big and bed massive. Slept so well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Happy customer

Enjoyed our 2 night stay. Beautifully cleaned room, very comfy bed. Lovely breakfast with a wide selection of choice. Knowledgeable staff who were all very helpful. Would defo stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel was clean and tidy, and quiet. With no parking or advertising of where to park it’s quite awkward to unload a car or get your belongings to the hotel as it’s a good 5 minute walk through a shopping centre. On entering location of the reception is on 4th floors but needs to be advised more clearly at the entrance. Due to building work there entrance isn’t the most enticing currently. We were not made aware of any building work being undertaken. The bed was not the most comfortable as we sunk into the middle, but the room was clean and warm and what was needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Stay with a Few Hiccups

We had a mostly positive experience at the Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights. Check-in was smooth, and the staff were genuinely lovely—friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable overall, though the bathrooms could use a little attention, particularly the grout, which appeared brown or dirty in places. Unfortunately, one of our rooms had an issue with the air conditioning. We had chosen the hotel in part because it advertised AC, but despite contacting the front desk, we were told it was motion activated. It never turned on and during the night, and we woke up hot and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the other room we booked had perfectly functioning AC from the beginning. We would have appreciated more urgency or support in resolving the issue at the time. Overall, the hotel has potential for a great stay with a bit more attention to maintenance and responsiveness.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed only one night but excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

Excellent as usual.

Great stay as usual. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

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

Lovely hotel tricky parking

Lovely hotel. Would love to use it again when we visit family in Derby but my husband is disabled and a blue badge holder. The description parking available at £8 a day implies the park is on site in fact it was in the basement of the shopping centre opposite with either a very long walk around or several flights of steps as lifts were not working. If you are able bodied it is a fantastic hotel. If you are struggling with mobility and heart condition not the best choice if you are driving.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob, Stockton-on-Tees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this property as it was directly on top of the bus station (we were going to see Black Sabbath in Birmingham, had coach tickets from Derby to Villa Park, and the pick up point was Derby bus station). There was no parking on site, but the secure parking on Bold Lane is between a 5 and 10 minute walk from the hotel. I can't fault anything about the hotel - it was clean, the room was a good size, all the usual things were provided - towels, shower gel, shampoo, tea and coffee. There was a fridge in our room (don't know whether this is standard in all the rooms). All the staff that we had any dealings with - reception, bar staff, cleaners, dining room - without exception were brilliant. Friendly and helpful, you felt nothing was too much trouble. Special shout out to Bethany, the (for want of a better description) Maitre d' - when we went for breakfast, she said if we wanted anything, such as pancakes, that wasn't on the breakfast buffet, to just ask. She also came round topping up your fruit juice when she wasn't greeting customers. The breakfast choice was excellent - there was a healthy option section, a hot buffet section, and a section with tea, coffee, cereal and fruit juices. I can't really comment on the area around the property, as we didn't arrive until about 9pm on the Friday night, we were up and out of the hotel for 8.30am on the Saturday morning, back there at 1am Sunday morning and left to go home at 10.30am on Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and hotel were lovely. Derby is obviously a bit of a party town at night and as such there was quite a bit of disturbing noise when trying to sleep. Super close to the city centre though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just your standard corporate hotel but the staff were really friendly and personable, chatted to us and made us feel really welcome - a lovely pleasant surprise! Made the hotel feel less corporate and more boutique
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025