Hilton East Midlands Airport

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (971 reviews)
Junction 24, M1 , Castle Donington , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Clean facilities
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Breakfast quality
Bathrooms dated
Noise from M1

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
While clean, some reviews noted that aspects such as the bathrooms were a bit dated.
Service
9.05
Service was consistently praised as friendly and accommodating, particularly for families.
Location
8.69
Convenient for East Midlands Airport and good for a stop-over.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms were generally described as comfortable, though some noted noise from outside.
Amenities
8.57
Amenable amenities including a good gym and pool, though some guests felt the breakfast options needed improvement.
Value for Money
8.33
Overall value rated positively, though breakfast quality was a concern for some guests.
Food and Beverage
7.58
Food quality received mixed reviews; breakfast options could be improved based on guest comments.
Overall Experience
8.45
Generally positive experiences noted but with some areas for improvement in food quality and room features.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 21:14

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool spa at the Living Well Health Club. Treat yourself to massages and beauty treatments at the onsite salon.

Fine Dining Experience
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the Pavilion Restaurant. For all-day dining, head to the Whisk + Ladle Bar and Kitchen with its international menu and modern décor.

Convenient Location
Only a 5-minute drive from East Midlands Airport, and within reach of Nottingham, Derby, and even Alton Towers theme park. Book your stay at the Hilton East Midlands for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Hilton East Midlands Airport has now got its own exit off the J24 roundabout; this is the exit immediately after the exit for the A50 Stoke/Derby.

Please note that the hotel can only be accessed from J24 of the M1, also called Kegworth Interchange. Roads connecting to this interchange are M1 northbound and southbound, A453 from airport, A453 from Nottingham, a6 from Loughborough, A50 from Derby.

If traveling to the hotel and using a sat nav, we suggest searching for the hotel name in the ‘points of interest’ or ‘search’ section if your device has this feature. The hotel postcode covers a large area and can be imprecise on some devices.

Find us using these GPS coordinates: Latitude: 52.84645746321194 and Longitude: -1.2979209423065186.

Pavilion Restaurant will be closed on Fridays & Saturdays during December and on New Year's Eve due to festive party nights.

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

Property Policies

  • 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 cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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 7.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 971 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 8.45
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mark • family_with_children • gb
8
Way better than the Premier Inn
Pros:

Child friendly.

Cons:

Lack of Pancakes at breakfast.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Joscelyn • family_with_children • gb
10
Great hotel for all.
Pros:

The family room was great for the three of us, breakfast as usual was fantastic with loads of choice. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The pool and gym facilities were really good and make the hotel a great place to stay.

Cons:

Nothing. The stay was perfect.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • gb
8
Exceptional staff for a comfortable family stay - exactly what needed.
Pros:

I always tend to stay at the East Midlands Hilton when visiting family locally -comfortable, very friendly staff, great breakfast and a relaxed stay.

Cons:

Nothing really, the pool was very busy so didn’t go in.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Very good
Pros:

For the money room and breakfast very good.Staff in all departments excellent.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • gb
10
Great stay, great facilities, easy access and very comfortable.
Pros:

Excellent hotel easy access to motorway. Good facilities. Very helpful staff and went over and above dealing with booking by providing a lovely birthday gift. Highly recommend.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Esline • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • extended_group • gb
10
Ver nice
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Carly • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • extended_group • gb
8
Good family option
Pros:

Spacious family room. Loved the swimming pool. Evening meals were great choices for kids and adults.

Cons:

Breakfast a bit pricey for 8 year old. 12.50. and also it wasn't hot enough.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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ALISON • couple • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Amir • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Amir • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Mervyn • solo_traveller • gb
7
It was ok
Cons:

The breakfast was warm, these hot plates need turning up

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Rogers • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Easy to park, friendly reception staff and everything there you could need

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very relaxed stay with friendly staff

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely clean room. The staff was friendly. And the spa was clean and inviting.
The breakfast was great.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • au
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael Hunting • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Setting and booking in

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee