Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (2849 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 2849 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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oscar family_with_children it
9
Ottimo per una notte prima di partire.
Pros:

La colazione e la pulizia.

Cons:

Struttura non proprio attaccata all’aeroporto.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple gb
3
Disappointing
Pros:

All very spent

Cons:

All of it

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
G
Giulia3 solo_traveller it
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
C
caterina solo_traveller it
9
tutto ok
Pros:

pulito e silenzioso
forse l'aria condizionata troppo alta, da farmi tenere un golfino per il freddo
colazione ok anche se mancava forse la parte formaggi e salumi

Cons:

aria condizionata troppo alta

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
R
Roma solo_traveller gb
9
Disappointing Bedroom cleanliness
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful the hotel pleasing too food very good my quiet room request was lovely room 2 thankyou

Cons:

My rooms cleanliness sadly let my stay down bin unemptied in bedroom the bathroom towels not all clean and there was only 1half used toilet roll left for my stay so upsetting sadly

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
J
JOSEFA solo_traveller es
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
K
Keith solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
S
Sionne couple gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
B
Beverley solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
9
Excellent for the price and what you get.
Pros:

Excellent service from the staff. Nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended if you're flying out of East Midland Airport. Not necessarily a posh hotel but ideal for an overnight.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
9
Good staff, good rooms, good rates, good breakfast, safe parking - what's not to like.
Pros:

The room was good with really good air-conditioning and sound-proofing. The beds were comfortable. When the light over the toilet started to flicker we mentioned it to reception, and it was fixed while we were out. Tea, milk etc was replenished each day. We were racing at Donington and there was plenty of room to park the van and trailer, with the race car on, the night after the meeting. The staff were really helpful about parking and as there's cameras all round we were happy that the outfit would be safe overnight. As always at a Holiday Inn, the breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Can't think of anything.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
P
Pauline Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
G
Gayle couple gb
9
Great location to stay after coming off a late night flight.
Pros:

Room was clean, spacious and good facilities. Breakfast was fabulous and had a great selection.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
D
Darren family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
S
Stephen family_with_children gb
7
Convenience and value for money
Pros:

Convenient: easy to find, check in and rooms were comfortable. Good value for money.

Cons:

It’s a little run down in places and breakfast is a bit basic.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
C
Chris family_with_children gb
7
Not returning
Pros:

The staff were great and the location is good.

Cons:

The food was overpriced and dresdful

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
R
Ruby solo_traveller gb
10
Great
Pros:

Staff were friendly and conscious of keeping things clean. To the point they were so keen to take away my plate/ cutlery/ mug when I was still eating! (Taken as a good thing). Had everything I needed in a hotel and the location was perfect as close to an event I was going to.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
7
Convenient location, quiet, fairy basic but clean. Separate system for paying for parking
Pros:

Staff were variable from quite glum to extremely chirpy!
Bed was cpmfortable
Hotel was remarkably quiet given that it is on the periphery of an airport

Cons:

Paying for parking via a separate machine and then having to follow up via WhatsApp messaging etc to get a VAT Receipt which was a hassle.
The bar area is quite stark and the air conditioning was on full!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee