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Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Exterior
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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Donington Park Racing Circuit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Donington Grand Prix Collection
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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)

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

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

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

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

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

About the area

Derby

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG in Derby, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and University of Nottingham. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Donington Grand Prix Collection and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus.

What's nearby

  • Delta Force Paintball Kegworth - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Donington Grand Prix Collection - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Loughborough University - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • East Midlands Parkway Station - 9 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Falcon Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 11.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

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
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. 467 out of 960 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 960 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 960 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 960 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 960 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was fine although very cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good again and minutes from airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, efficient reception staff on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal place for a pre holiday/airport hotel - so close to East Midlands Airport. Staff very friendly, room very clean and great price. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, food and room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just got off a plane at midnight, nice to have an easy check in with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless & staff were very good,breakfast good buffet selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely fresh food got decaf tea and oat milk which was a bonus .Couldnt fault anything thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect thankyou so much
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JEANNETTE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, quick & easy check in & out .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kisandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, nice room and good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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