The Derby Conference Centre and Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (2584 reviews)
London Road , Derby , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and attentive staff
Excellent location for events (arena, velodrome, football)
Generally clean and tidy rooms
Good value for money / great value stays
Pleasant building and ambience
Cons:
No air conditioning in many rooms (problem during hot weather)
Rooms can be small, dated or have uncomfortable/thin mattresses
Occasional cleanliness issues (stained carpet reported)
No lift and limited outdoor seating
Breakfast service issues (empty dishes, early pack-up) and occasional restaurant closures
Lack of some amenities (e.g., travel cots) reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Generally praised as clean and tidy across multiple reviews, though one report mentioned stained carpet and an unclean room in one stay.
Service
9.1
Staff repeatedly described as brilliant, very helpful, friendly and attentive; multiple guests highlighted excellent service.
Location
9
Frequently noted as ideal for events (close to Derby Arena, velodrome, football) and convenient for visits; strong location sentiment overall.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed feedback: some rooms described as pleasant and comfortable, but several mentions of small rooms, thin/springy or hard mattresses and dated features.
Amenities
6.5
Noted shortcomings include no air conditioning in many rooms, no lift, limited outdoor seating and lack of travel cots; amenities seen as limited for some needs.
Value for Money
8.7
Multiple guests called the hotel very good/excellent value for money and good-sized rooms for price; value is a commonly cited positive.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Breakfast and restaurant received generally positive comments, but there were issues reported: empty dishes not promptly replenished, early packing up of breakfast and occasional restaurant closures.
Overall Experience
6.7
Overall mixed-to-positive experiences: many guests enjoyed the building, staff and location, but recurring negatives (heat/no AC, small or dated rooms, occasional cleanliness/service lapses) tempered overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-15 01:54

Property Description

Historic Art Deco Building

Experience comfort and style at our grade II listed Art Deco hotel, just minutes from Derby's city centre. Enjoy a relaxing stay in our refurbished rooms featuring modern amenities and Freeview TV.

Versatile Conference Facilities

Host your next event at our Art Deco-themed conference centre with 24 flexible rooms suitable for business meetings or special occasions.

Convenient Location

Conveniently located near Derby Train Station and East Midlands Airport, with easy access to the M1 motorway, our hotel is the perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers.

Book your stay at The Derby Conference Centre and Hotel for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please be advised that the property hold private functions at weekends. This may result in some noise disturbance and limited bar and restaurant services. Please note the on-site restaurant is open from Monday to Thursday, between 17:00 and 21:00 and a reduced room service menu Friday and Saturday between 17:00 - 19:00 only.

Please note we operate a Parking eye system. All guests and delegates are required to register their vehicles at the hotel reception.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2584 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.1
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 6.7
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Aniebiet • couple • gb
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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ratcliffe mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Cons:

Great stay

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
7
Ok but basic
Pros:

It was convenient for us in location. Plenty of car parking too. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

It is quite tired with an unpleasant smell of drains from the bathroom. Very warm but there was a fan.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly, approachable staff, accommodating of accessibility needs
Lots of parking for blue badge holders

Cons:

The double bed was a small double

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Di • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The room was clean and functional

Cons:

Bathroom window was not frosted and looked directly out at the main road
Television did not allow access to streaming channels

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • family_with_children • gb
9
Used once again as stay for bloodstock fest , not too far away and great place to stay
Pros:

Good location , friendly staff , good facilities

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Hansraj • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good facilities in room comfy bed and pillows great breakfast

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Wasim • couple • gb
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Keith • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The location and ambience was up there.

Cons:

There was no air-conditioning in the room as the weather was a bit hot.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Aaron Griffin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic staff great facilities

Cons:

Having too leave

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Clara • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Leon • couple • gb
8
Great staff
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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sophie • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful venue , good location if you're going to the football or the velodrome.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very quiet Sunday evening .

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Roy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The property was clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location, staff very helpful weekend break

Cons:

Restaurant was closed for a wedding.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee