• 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 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 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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

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
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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:

  • 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

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, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
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
Private 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

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 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

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 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
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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    • Double
    • Twin

  • 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
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

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

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