Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns

Hotels
Marston's Inns
7.9 (2167 reviews)
Kingsway, Rowditch, Derby , Derby , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Polite staff
Decent breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable beds
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.48
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including damp smell and mould.
Service
8.45
Staff were polite and accommodating, although there were service-related complaints.
Location
8.99
Conveniently located, with easy access to interesting places.
Room Quality
6.94
Uncomfortable beds and issues with room servicing noted.
Amenities
7.97
Basic amenities present, but several complaints about missing items.
Value for Money
7.93
Perceived as overpriced for the service quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Good breakfast and food quality mentioned positively.
Overall Experience
7.95
Mixed feelings; some enjoyable aspects but overall below expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:00

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 7 minutes' drive from Derby centre, Kings Highway offers easy access to the city's attractions and amenities.

Comfortable Accommodation
The rooms at Kings Highway are equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a work desk. Guests can unwind in the en suite bathroom with a bathtub or shower.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a hearty continental or cooked breakfast. The on-site pub serves up traditional pub fare and a variety of ales for a satisfying dining experience.

Experience convenience, comfort, and great dining at Kings Highway. Book your stay now for a memorable visit to Derby!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2167 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.48
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 6.94
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 7.95
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Spencer couple gb
10
Would happily stay here again
Pros:

Really easy parking, easy check in - friendly staff

Cons:

Tv was very small and old

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Ellidge solo_traveller gb
6
Was okay. Dont think I’ll be staying again sorry.
Pros:

Was the cheapest i could find with a bath anywhere in Derby.

Cons:

Floors needed a bit more vacuuming.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
C
Claire couple gb
7
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Need to up their game in the breakfast room.
Pros:

The accommodation was clean, quiet and comfortable.

Cons:

Pre-covid I used to stay here frequently. This was our first return in around 6 years. The breakfast side of things was underwhelming. On our first day, there were no eggs/bacon/mushrooms because of a delivery failure. We ended up at the Co-op buying a bacon roll. We asked for a refund for the pre-paid breakfast but are unsure whether this was ever sorted out. The next morning, the same member of staff with whom we had dealt regarding the refund, behaved as if she had never set eyes on us before. Disappointing.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller gb
9
Nice room
Pros:

The pub was nice and staff was very friendly.
Good location
Nice place for breakfast

Cons:

The toilet mark / strain on toilet seat but it got resolved when I complained to the stuff about it.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Dickinson solo_traveller gb
7
Very handy for me, clean and comfortable
Pros:

Quiet and clean

Cons:

parking was tight bushes need trimming, TV did not seem to have sub titles, sink took time to drain

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group gb
4
Basic, convenient with a good location for our purpose
Pros:

The location was key for us. We had a funeral to attend the following day. The staff tried hard to put right things which were wrong. There was no internet during our stay, which made the email later discovered about how we could check in and check out online rather ironic. The room was clean. We had everything we needed for the overnight stay. The manager tried hard to come up with a remote for the TV and removed a broken bulb in a bedside lamp. He also offered us a drink to offset the inconvenience. The staff were pleasant, kind and helpful. The breakfast item was redone on request without fuss.

Cons:

The lack of internet was a big disappointment. We were told it was being reset but it was not operating during our stay.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Vince solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Ideal location and stuff were very personal and extremely accommodating .

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
K
KevF solo_traveller gb
8
I spent the hottest night of the year here, don't worry, it's fine the rest of the time
Pros:

Good location, great free parking. Also the block of rooms is a nice distance across the car park from the pub, so I couldn't hear the fun of the World Cup match, which went on late and I'm sure get very loud.

Cons:

Through no fault of yours, it was the hottest night of the year so far, in the middle of a heatwave, and the windows only open an inch and a half. So, despite the fan that you'd laid on, it was impossible to get any cool air into the room. Hottest night I've spent in years, naked on top of the sheets and still baking.

This is not a problem that will recur for another 11 months, I should imagine.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Hilary family_with_children gb
9
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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gary solo_traveller gb
8
Great hotel
Pros:

Nice cheap room .free wifi and clean. Staff very friendly .food was reasonable and breakfast was good.

Cons:

Drinks are expensive,

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Radjkoemarie solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Was een heel schoon en betaalbare hotel.
Personeel was heel vriendelijk

Cons:

Een mini bar zou heel fijn zijn

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller ca
8
My new go to home while in the UK
Pros:

Fantastic location. Staff were amazing.

Cons:

Air conditioning in rooms required due to heat waves experianced during travel

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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stuart couple gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Mary Ann solo_traveller gb
2
Dirty and black mold
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

The hotel room had black mold on the curtains and window.
Holes in wall with residue on skirting board showing it hadn’t been cleaned
Toilet was black and discoloured
Cups hadn’t been cleaned properly and had old coffee around the rims
Tea spoons not cleaned properly
Tray not cleaned properly
Smelt of mold

The cleaning team need to be trained how to clean, not only for comfort but health and safety

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
1
DO NOT PAY BEFORE YOUR STAY MANAGERS ARE LIARS
Pros:

That the manager tried to find me a room elsewhere

Cons:

That 3 hours before I was due to arrive they cancelled the booking as booking.com overbooked so not only did I have to pay to stay elsewhere they are also delaying communicating with booking.com so that I can be refunded the money I paid to stay in this hotel when it was fully booked they blamed booking.com but the lack of communication shows poor leadership skills and absolutely disgusting customer service skills

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Legg solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Large room ,comfortable excellent value for money
Staff very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Room a bit too warm

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Euan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee