Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (2735 reviews)
Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington , Castle Donington , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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 2735 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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Brockwell • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Dawne • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Terri • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • gb
9
excellent overall.
Pros:

The room, location and breakfast. Pleasant staff. Clean facilities, shame parking was £11 per day but that was a discounted rfate.

Cons:

Cheaper car parking.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Filippo • couple • it
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Barry • extended_group • gb
7
I’ll be back. Sadly to go through the six monthly hell in the Sim but there ya go.
Pros:

Handy for work. Been staying here for 23 years. Not all in one go obviously.

Cons:

Not the fault of the Hotel but the parking management company screwed up my parking payment and tried to charge me £100😡. Hotel customer services sorted this out extremely quickly for me. Thank you.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely, had everything we wanted/needed. Ate in the evening at the bar which was good and breakfast good too.
Pros:

Clean, tidy and comfy. Staff were all nice.

Cons:

Nothing everything was good.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Nabeela • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • gb
7
Comfy room/ beds and great location-but breakfast facilities let down the stay
Pros:

Location
Comfy beds

Cons:

Air conditioning was cool in the room and wouldn’t warm up- faulty
Breakfast facilities too small

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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chris • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location to race track. Breakfast was fast and good. Dinner also served late

Cons:

Parking charges

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Great price. Booked last minute as flight was late returning from Tenerife

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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linda • couple • gb
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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emmyalicef • Couples
10
Once again, a wonderful stay.
Pros:

Stayed here twice now, the first stay two weeks ago, which was absolutely perfect - and this one was the same. We’re often this side for racing at Donnington, and then we treat ourselves to a hotel stay before heading back home. The beds are so comfortable, noise is minimal (the odd doors banging from people coming and going but that’s to be expected in a hotel close to the airport). Check in was great with friendly staff. We ordered food to take up to the room from the restaurant - I would highly recommend the Margherita pizza and salt and pepper chicken, both were absolutely delicious. I felt well rested once I woke up thanks to the comfort of the bed and pillows, and a delicious breakfast awaited us, with everything you could ask for - bacon, sausages, eggs, tomato, hash browns, pancakes, yoghurts, cereals as well as pastries with little bags provided if you wish to take some away with you - If you don’t find something you like, you must be the fussiest of fussy eater!
Both stays have been wonderful and I truly look forward to coming back again.

2026-03-30 • via Tripadvisor