Just a 4-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the terminal, Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport offers modern rooms and excellent access to the M1. Just 3 miles from Donington Park Circuit and a 20-minute drive from Derby city centre. Alton Towers can be reached in 45 minutes, and Attenborough Nature Reserve is 20 minutes away. Each room has a 32-inch TV and en-suite facilities including a power shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Holiday Inn Express rooms also feature a work desk, tea and coffee facilities, ironing facilities and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms also have beautiful views of the Derbyshire countryside. The Great Room Bar and Lounge features widescreen TVs, and offers a selection of evening meals, light snacks and beverages. The free breakfast buffet is available in the morning and consists of hot items such as bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs and baked beans, as well as a selection of continental items. Holiday Inn Express East Midlands has chargeable on-site parking and also offers Park and Fly packages. The front desk service is also 24-hour. There are also 4 meeting rooms with audio/visual equipment available for hire.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • S
    Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect for an early flight at ema. Staff were amazing. Food was better than expected. Comfy rooms with great beds.
  • Doug
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were great. Not much going on on Christmas eve but they were very helpful and cheery despite not having much to do!!
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideally suited fll stay againor the airport staff were brilliant always there to help. Bedroom was spacious and comfortable. Will stay again
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean room, clean breakfast area, good breakfast for helping yourself..warm, clean towels...very happy and would return
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were v friendly, good value for money and helps having breakfast included too
  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was convenient for getting to the airport. The Skylink bus right outside.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We made a last minute booking after arriving at East Midlands airport late due to a cancelled flight and redirection. The hotel is in a convenient position, clean and tidy and great value for money with an included breakfast.
  • Nick
    Spain Spain
    I had a snack meal in the evening which was good value for money. The shuttle bus to airport was frequent
  • Swindlehurst
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent value for money. The beds are lovely, comfortable, and very supportive. Staff were welcoming. Breakfast was good. Everything was lovely and clean.
  • Pursley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close proximity to the airport, bed pillows very comfortable Early breakfast before set off very good

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Great Room
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests staying at the hotel are charged GBP 10 per night for parking. Non-residents are charged GBP 25 per night for parking. If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process. Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin. Please note that cash payments are not allowed. Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Great Room
    • Yes, Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel is 1.6 miles from the centre of Castle Donington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.