Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Baggage 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 private bathrooms 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 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 center. Alton Towers can be reached in 45 minutes, and Attenborough Nature reserve is 20 minutes’ away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005
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, Gluten-free, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Property questions and answers
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  • What time is breakfast available from?
    Breakfast begins at 4am with a small selection, main breakfast is from 6:30am and we serve until 9:30am on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends and Bank Hol..
    Answered on 15 July 2019
  • What time do you service breakfast
    Breakfast is served 6:30-9:30 each weekday, and until 10:00am on weekends. A smaller breakfast is available from 4am each morning.
    Answered on 7 September 2019
  • what is earliest check out time?
    There is no time limit as to when you can check-out. Check in begins at 2pm on the day of arrival and check out is until 12pm the following day.
    Answered on 24 October 2019
  • If we stay here for 1 night, can we keep the car parked here for the 5 days we are on holiday at no extra charge?
    Unfortunately there is an additional charge of £25 per day if you would like to leave the car in our car park. kind regards
    Answered on 21 November 2019
  • Is there a taxi service to the airport at about 5 am and what would the price be
    Hello, thank you for your message. There are several taxi services that operate in the area; the price for this is around £8 to the terminal. Thank you!
    Answered on 24 December 2019
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Great Room

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Travel Proud

Travel Proud

This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/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
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • 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
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Diners Club American Express 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

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.

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 ID 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    • Great Room

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

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

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