• Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

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. There is also an on-site restaurant, luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. Each room has a 32-inch TV with Freeview and en suite facilities with a power shower and hairdryer. Holiday Inn Express rooms also feature a work desk, tea and coffee facilities, iron and ironing board. 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 Express Start buffet breakfast is always included. Enjoy delicious 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, and rooms are fully sound-proof. There are also 4 meeting rooms with audio/visual equipment available for hire. Several business head offices are located within 5 miles of the hotel including E-On, Royal Mail and BMI. Just 3 miles from Donington Park Race Circuit, Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes’ drive from Derby centre. Alton Towers can be reached in 45 minutes, and Attenborough Nature reserve is 20 minutes’ away.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
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Sustainability certification

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

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to airport, clean, friendly staff, nice little bar area, food available, comfortable bed, discount parking £10.00 for overnight. 1 Minute drive to car park one. Convenient for early morning flight. Breakfast from 4am!
  • Savage
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was a good choice of food available and we didn't feel rushed. The location was ideal after a late flight as only 5 minute taxi ride from the airport.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very helpful. Taking our luggage to the bus stop whilst we walked round via the slope.

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, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
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
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • 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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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 room.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

Beds are allocated on arrival for the double/twin rooms.

Please note that when the sofa bed is in use in the Double Room with Sofa Bed, a cot cannot be accommodated. 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.

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

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

  • 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

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    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):

    • 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 is 1.6 miles from the centre of Castle Donington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.