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 center. Alton Towers can be reached in 45 minutes, and Attenborough Nature Reserve is 20 minutes away. Each room has a 32-inch TV and private bathrooms 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 in particular 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 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full 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

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helpful staff, comfortable bed, nice breakfast, location.
  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent welcome, by all the staff Friendly and professional. Ha has a nice bar with decent beers on and well kept... Breakfast was great.. Room was good, and had a great sleep. Would recommend
  • Vivek
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was exceptionally helpful. I’ve traveled the world but the hospitality at the holiday inn express midlands was out of this world. How the receptionist helped me to get my booking a day ahead of the date. How the manager went out of...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff and particularly friendly with the kids, everyone was in a happy Christmas mood. Extra sweet tweets for guests at the reception desk
  • Simox88
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for East Midlands airport Airport shuttle service in front of hotel Will be using in the future
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Timings for breakfast were great as we had an early flight. Overall the room was lovely
  • K
    Kuldip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff was very friendly very helpful nice plight ❤️❤️ we really appreciate and enjoy the break 👍👍
  • Noah
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice and close to the download festival grounds. Shuttle bus RIGHT outside the parking lot that takes you there.
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is perfectly clean Breakfast is good and it is complementary. For the price of the room, this is really admirable This hotel is great for a night on the go but not necessarily for a long stay
  • Nj83
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy check in after a 1am flight arrival. I'd already contacted the hotel to ask if the sofa bed could be made up ready for our arrival and it was. Breakfast was brilliant - buffet of hot food, pastries, cereal and plenty of choice of hot and cold...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available 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)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

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

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • 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 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests staying at the hotel are charged GBP 10 per night for parking. Nonresidents 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

  • 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 has 1 restaurant:

    • Great Room
  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

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

      • Double
      • Twin
    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.