Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport

Hotels
Radisson Blu
9 (4073 reviews)
Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park , Castle Donington , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good value for money
Cons:
Rude staff interactions
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Generally clean and well-maintained as indicated by multiple reviews.
Service
8.36
Mixed feedback; a few encounters with staff were described as rude, impacting overall service perception.
Location
9.4
Conveniently located with easy access to the airport.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were mentioned as comfortable and spacious, with a nice design.
Amenities
8.88
Facilities like a pool and health club received positive remarks.
Value for Money
9.34
General consensus of good value with quality amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast choices were limited, affecting guest satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.36
Positive experiences highlighted by returning customers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience chic and modern bedrooms with 38-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi at the brand new Radisson Blu Hotel at East Midlands Airport. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities in every room.

Leisure and Wellness
Indulge in relaxation at the sauna, steam room, fully equipped fitness centre, and indoor swimming pool available at the hotel. Unwind after a long day of travel or work in these state-of-the-art facilities.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor international cuisine at the Runway Brasserie, grab light bites at the bar, or opt for 24-hour room service for ultimate convenience. Start your day with a hearty cooked breakfast before exploring nearby Derby and Nottingham.

Ready to elevate your stay? Book now at Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EMA

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 6 per day.

  • 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 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4073 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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carlbK5063BC Couples
10
Best front desk experience I’ve had
Pros:

On entering the hotel we were greeted by Zach. Probably one of the best front desk experiences I’ve had - and I travel extensively. Above and beyond. A complimentary upgrade to a suite from a jnr suite was the first thing.

Secondly after discovering there wasn’t an ice bucket in the room, I popped to reception.

Zack told me to head back to the room and he’d sort it.

5 mins later, there he was with a bucket of ice and a smile.

“If there’s anything else we can do, let me know.”

First class.

The room is bright, extremely clean, the air conditioning is efficient and quiet. Brilliant airport hotel. Bravo.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Taylor family_with_children gb
4
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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nichola solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Miranda family_with_children fr
8
Lovely hotel with fantastic staff but a few issues
Pros:

The hotel is lovely and well maintained. The rooms were perfectly clean.

Cons:

The prices of the food in the restaurant were outrageous. At least the food was good and the service was fantastic.

I thought the hotel was at the airport. It’s a mile from the terminal and it was an extra £18 to get a taxi there!

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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samantha couple gb
10
Great
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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CRAIG family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Most things

Cons:

Expensive drinks at the bar

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Balbinder solo_traveller ae
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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ClokeyClan couple gb
8
Last minute booking, to break journey
Pros:

Room was kept at a comfortable temperature for a good nights sleep

Cons:

One lift was out of service, not easy if you're on third floor
Many of the self service places of fruit and cold cuts were empty

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
A great choice short drive to Loughborough Uni, really lovely rooms and delicious prepared food
Pros:

Beautiful well designed rooms, exceptionally quiet given location, great facilities (didnt have enough time to enjoy all), lovely bathrooms, exceptional food

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Just really pleasant hotel
Pros:

Great layout & clean, comfortable

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Timo couple vn
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Roger solo_traveller gb
9
Very good option for East Midlands Airport. Handy and good health club/gym to relax in.
Pros:

Leisure club, pool, gym, comfortable room and very clean.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Ross couple gb
10
Great hotel, lovely big rooms, very modern clean bathroom
Pros:

Parking situation is good. Close to the airport and donington park. Facilities were immaculate.
Design of the hotel is nice. Easy to find the room. Room was lovely. Bathroom very nice and clean. The staff are very polite, nice and helpful, I was very surprised, especially Mick at the front desk, very pleased with how he helped us.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Bas solo_traveller nl
7
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple gb
6
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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AlfonsoJamon family_with_children gb
1
Rip off pricing attitude and poor service. Avoid there are now better and cheaper nearby
Pros:

Given its next to an airport the hotel is quiet.

Cons:

There is a clear rip off attitude across the hotel. £15 a night parking (announced after you book), 6.50 for sides for a main (eg add 6.50 for chips for a 19.50 burger) - nothing is included as you would normally expect. No water on second night if you book a room for two nights (why?), aircon capped at around 22 degrees - to keep hotel costs down) - when its hot outside this means a very warm room at night. Staff are equally embarrassed and often highly defensive about the overt price grab attitude. The food is also very average chain hotel style but at silly prices (£42 for a basic sirloin steak and remember no sides at all so 'Steak and chips' would be 48.50). The sum result: the customer feels genuinely undervalued and ripped off which is a disappointment as this could be a really good hotel in an area which sorely needs one. We've stayed here at least twice a year with several rooms when at Donington Park for many years (10?) and spent thousands of pounds. We will no longer be using this for our team and guests.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jose solo_traveller fr
2
Il faudrait mieux gérer le personnel de chambre, il se passe des choses bizarres
Pros:

Facile d’accès

Cons:

J’ai passé plusieurs nuits une fois, j’ai retrouvé une brosse à dents dans un gobelet donc je suppose que quelqu’un est venu brosser les dents dans ma chambre et le lit était défait le lendemain, même scénario, j’ai expliqué tout ça la réception et aucune initiative n’a été pris de leur part

2026-07-06 via Nuitee