Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (2886 reviews)
Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington , Castle Donington , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good value for money
Cons:
Cold rooms
Heating issues
Parking costs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Many reviews mention clean rooms without complaints.
Service
8.7
Staff received high praise for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.5
Hotel is conveniently located near the airport with positive mentions.
Room Quality
8.2
Several concerns about temperature and comfort of the bed.
Amenities
8.3
Facilities and breakfast received mostly positive feedback, though some issues noted.
Value for Money
8.6
Guests appreciated the reasonable pricing for the offering.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast was generally good but had a few negative comments.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall a positive experience with various factors contributing positively.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:04

Property Description

Modern Rooms and Convenient Location
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport offers contemporary rooms just minutes away from the terminal and provides easy access to the M1. The rooms are equipped with modern amenities like a 32-inch TV, power shower, and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

On-Site Dining and Park and Fly Packages
Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, The Great Room Bar and Lounge, which serves a variety of meals and beverages. Additionally, the hotel offers convenient Park and Fly packages, making it ideal for travelers looking for a seamless airport experience.

Meeting Facilities and Nearby Attractions
With 4 meeting rooms available for hire, the hotel caters to business travelers as well. Its proximity to major business offices and attractions like Donington Park Race Circuit and Alton Towers makes it a versatile choice for both work and leisure travelers.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Please note that guests staying at the hotel are charged GBP 10 per night for parking. Nonresidents are charged GBP 20 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EMA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2886 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Great accommodation for airport related stay.
Pros:

Friendly staff, cleanliness & air con.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas couple gb
9
Excellent, good value stay
Pros:

Clean, range of facilities and excellent customer service.

Cons:

Parts of external estate need tidying (eg around disused barrier

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
E
Eunice family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
E
Elisa family_with_children it
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
S
Simpson solo_traveller gb
10
Good
Pros:

Will stay again. Bit pricey for solo

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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ravi solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
S
Simon couple gb
8
Convenient
Pros:

Great location for needs and comfort

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
M
Mark family_with_children gb
10
Excellent from our check inn to checking out would definitely yours the hotel again
Pros:

Everything was superb

Cons:

Nothing at all we were very satisfied with staff food drinks the room was excellent and had air con.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
K
karen couple gb
10
Great location, good food and room comfortable
Pros:

The property was very clean and tidy, very comfortable, food was good, great breakfast and choice and the evening menu had a great choice and enjoyable, staff were very helpful and friendly especially Gavin, and location was spot on for going to Donnington circuit.

Cons:

There wasn’t any that we didn’t like, very happy with everything.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
J
Jules :) solo_traveller gb
9
Great hotel if you don't have to leave before 4am!
Pros:

It was clean, comfortable and close to the airport

Cons:

I had to find someone once we arrived after waiting nearly 10 minutes just to check in.
Breakfast from 4am, we had to catch the bus at that time so couldn't even get a cuppa or juice! Maybe a coffee machine for early leavers considering breakfast is included in the price! That's twice now we've had to leave without anything!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
K
Katie family_with_children gb
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
J
Joanna family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Staff were friendly and the breakfast was very good

Cons:

Would have preferred two single beds for our kids instead of a double sofa bed

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
K
Kumar couple gb
1
poor
Pros:

poor

Cons:

poor

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
W
Wayne solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
G
G solo_traveller gb
10
As mentioned above plus excellent location for travel links in all directions.
Pros:

Well staffed, little things thought of,good bed, shower and breakfast. Air conditioning in the room ( down to 19 degrees)

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Leaning solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Seymour family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Steve solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

When we arrived they gave us a room that had not been cleaned unfortunately, but they sorted it straight away.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
M
Moon solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-06 via Nuitee