The Lawns Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (925 reviews)
23 high street The Lawns Hotel , Derby , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and tidy rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location
Great food
Cons:
Dated room quality
Noisy pub/bar environment
Limited amenities
Poor room design

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Room was clean and tidy, but several reviews mentioned areas needing maintenance or being dated.
Service
8.55
Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.05
Good location for local access, yet some reviews indicated room issues.
Room Quality
6.55
Rooms were compact, some dated and noisy, with poor design noted in reviews.
Amenities
8.05
Basic amenities, but generally acceptable with some complaints regarding plugs and storage.
Value for Money
7.05
Fair value considering the amenities provided, though some found it lacking for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Excellent breakfast and pub food were highlighted positively across several reviews.
Overall Experience
7.55
Mixed experiences noted, with both positive staff interactions and significant room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:38

Property Description

Tranquil Garden Oasis

Nestled in Derby, The Lawns Hotel offers a serene escape with its lush garden and shared lounge. Indulge in delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the cozy bar.

Comfortable Accommodations

Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities such as a TV, wardrobe, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The hotel's free WiFi ensures you stay connected throughout your stay.

Delicious Breakfast Options

Start your day right with a hearty buffet or continental breakfast served at The Lawns Hotel. Fuel up for your adventures in Derby and beyond.

Experience tranquility and comfort at The Lawns Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please be aware that there is a Pub/Restaurant beneath the hotel, and there is Live Music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Music stops at 11pm, however, noise from such events may be heard from the rooms. Our staff do their best to make sure the noise level is kept at a minimum, however this is not guaranteed.

Please note that pets are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of GBP 10 per day, per pet.

Please be aware that our property is considered as a budget hotel, all rooms and customer service are upheld to the highest of standards relative to the property criteria.
All rooms vary in size whether that is a standard or superior room, all rooms are subject to availability dependent on booking traffic.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 925 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.05
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.05
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Lyn couple gb
8
Good value for short stay
Pros:

Location good for travelling
Lovely white clean linen and towels

Cons:

Small double bed, entrance area/stairs tired

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good value.

Cons:

A few niggling problems that didn't really distract from my enjoyment of the stay.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ashley family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

The room, staff and breakfast.

Cons:

Telly didn't work in room. Breakfast was lovely but spoilled because they had sachets of sauce, which were really difficult to open.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
P
Pat couple gb
9
Lovely friendly staff nice place to stay. Food in the pub was very good
Pros:

Very nice place to stay room was extremely comfortable

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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DAWN solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

A very pleasant stay, with a good continental breakfast,
great location with nearby eateries as well as good in-house food available & convenient.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Carla couple gb
8
Room rate was good value for money
Pros:

Welcoming staff and a comfortable stay.

Cons:

Food slightly over priced.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
10
Add to the list of good ‘uns!
Pros:

Bed and food. Just what was needed. All staff were amazing.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
8
We had a meal and the food was very good indeed and good choice for breakfast with helpful staff
Pros:

Friendly staff and a good location

Cons:

Property needs updating but our room was clean with all amenities. The only downside is the ensuite in our room is a bit tight for space getting in and out of the shower over bath as screen is fixed so wouldn’t be very good for less agile guests.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
R
Rachael solo_traveller gb
7
Ideal location for a one night stay before a business meeting. Friendly staff and good food
Pros:

Location was good
Staff were excellent and really friendly
Good food

Cons:

Room and bathroom were a bit tired.
I stayed during heatwave and although they had put a fan in the room there was very little ventilation.
Duvet was a heavy winter one.
Having a sheet under the duvet would have been a great addition.
Corridor smelt really fusty

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location was brilliant, staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

The fire alarm went off and none of the emergency contact numbers worked. Luckily a neighbour managed to switch it off for everyone. Only a minor inconvenience, everything else was great!

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
J
Joy couple gb
10
A good place to stay
Pros:

Continental breakfast was nice and a good range of pastries, toast and jam, marmalade or chocolate spread. Cereal, fruit yoghurts and fresh fruit was available. Also selection of juices and tea and coffee. A cooked breakfast was available to buy but we just had the continental as it was delicious. That there was somewhere for food and drink in the evening

Cons:

The room was rather warm as there seemed to be a hotting system in the bathroom. Also the hot tap in the bathroom was spitefully hot

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children gb
9
Great stay, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Pros:

Room was lovely, bed really comfy. Ensuite clean with good shower. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

My sister was staying in a room opposite to ours. After having the sun on that room all day it was too hot overnight.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Vivien solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable stay and I will use this hotel again if down that way.
Pros:

The hotel was friendly, clean and comfortable and free car park. I will use again.

Cons:

The car park was a little hard to get into

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
9
Good location, good price, very pleasant staff.
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice style of bar area and lounge. Relaxed atmosphere.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
J
Jan solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

On-site secure parking.

Cons:

Rooms very dated.
Breakfast average, coffee was simply nasty.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
B
Bagnall solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Notting will be back

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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PETER ALAN couple gb
8
Lovely stay with a nice continental type breakfast and option of buying a full English breakfast.
Pros:

The value and friendliness of the staff.

Cons:

Walls are a bit thin and doors are clunky

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
9
Nice hotel
Pros:

Lovely staff, nice clean room. Breakfast was good and tea the first night in the bar was good, generous meals.

Cons:

The bed was a little hard but slept good.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee