Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (3019 reviews)
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park , Derby , gb

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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:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor bed comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Multiple comments highlighted issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms.
Service
9.2
Staff received positive remarks for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.24
Location was frequently mentioned as excellent, particularly for access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.69
Complaints regarding bed comfort and noise levels were noted by several guests.
Amenities
8.22
Amenities were adequate but some aspects, like the breakfast, had complaints regarding quality.
Value for Money
8.18
While many found the price reasonable, the value perception was affected by certain amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.23
Breakfast choices were praised, although some complained about specific preparation issues.
Overall Experience
8.7
Many guests expressed a willingness to return, indicating a generally positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:58

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
Holiday Inn Express Derby boasts modern and bright rooms featuring private in-room bathrooms with power showers, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can also make use of provided amenities like a hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and work desk.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Stylish Bar
Start your day with a wide selection of hot and cold food at the buffet breakfast. After a day of exploring, unwind and relax in the stylish bar, complete with comfortable leather sofas.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Derby town centre, with attractions like Derby Cathedral and Derby Art Gallery within a 15-minute walk. Easy access to transportation with Derby Rail Station nearby and the M1 motorway just a 10-minute drive away. Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Derby for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Postcode for satellite navigation systems is: DE24 8SQ.

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.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

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.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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    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 needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3019 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.23
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Dante • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Very clean. spacious room, friendly staff.

Cons:

Breakfast was terrible. Sausages didn't looked cooked, bacon was so hard couldn't cut it, hash brows looked and tasted like they was done yesterday and just warmed up. Orange juice was warm overall disgusting.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Great little hotel! Friendly staff, easy check in/out. Rooms well appointed, great for a short stay. Buffet breakfast was busy but kept well stocked.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Aqil • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Erika • solo_traveller • gb
10
A warm welcome and ice cold room.
Pros:

In the middle of the heatwave it was an iceberg. I arrived at 10 pm exhausted from a long diverted train journey
Lovely welcome from the staff. Cool shower ; freezing room . Very clean. I slept like a log.
Very convenient for the station . Staff excellent, welcoming, efficient , friendly .

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • extended_group • gb
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
10
Overall - very Satisfactory.
Pros:

We were travelling further. It was a convenient place to stop. We’ve stayed there B4. Always comfortable. Welcome and Helpfulness from Mudd was Excellent! On arrival etc. room was only small but Spotlessly clean. Good Tasty Breakfast!

Cons:

A more spacious room perhaps?

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
No issues at all.
Pros:

All fine, no issues

Cons:

Bedroom window did not open very far and was on second floor so should not be 'security'. Does not hsve to fully open but a few more jinches on a warm night be good.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Gurpinder • couple • be
10
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Good & very Cooperative staff. Breakfast was excellent. Rooms were neat & clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • nz
9
Good value
Pros:

Easy check in . Central location excellent staff and a car park out the front

Cons:

Would be nice to have a fridge and coffee machine in the room and access to a gym

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean

Cons:

Breakfast was ok, bacon, hash browns a little overdone! But still ok, minor detail

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

It was convenient to city centre. Nice and quite

Cons:

Bed was very small and could have dome with few more sockets and a chair.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very courteous staff
Pros:

Close to the station

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good for what we needed. Somewhere tp sleep for the festival we were attending.

Cons:

Twin rooms limited space with the sofa bed out though

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee