The Lawns Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (896 reviews)
23 high street The Lawns Hotel , Derby , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
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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.

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 896 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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Alan couple gb
9
Pros:

Had an excellent lunch. Portion sizes very large

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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woods solo_traveller gb
1
Unsatisfactory stay
Pros:

The location is close to my family that live in derby that's why we chose the lawns.

Cons:

The stairs are very steep to get to your room, there's also a musty smell in the landing and room.
There was no space to get in and out of bed, the bed was very uncomfortable and neither myself or my husband got any sleep.
The shower was also terrible, struggled to get in and you can't turn it on till you get in which is either cold or too hot, so I couldn't enjoy the shower, I had to get out and wash my hair in the sink.
It was my nieces special birthday and we was so disappointed we couldn't stay for the second night ,we checked out a day early.
Hopefully we can be reimbursed for the night we didn't stay, we would be very grateful.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children gb
10
Great stay with lovely food.
Pros:

Great welcome on arrival, shown to our rooms, food was great in the evening and breakfast was nice too and they even catered for gluten free.

Cons:

Keys were difficult to get into the locks on the doors.
We booked two rooms and one was clearly more modern and renovated than the other and felt a little more comfortable and homely.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Lance solo_traveller gb
9
Would definitely recommend
Pros:

All staff was very friendly and inviting, felt welcome by all the minute you arrived to the minute you checked out, the door staff was extremely helpful and welcoming too. Rooms was clean and welcoming. Overall a lovely place to stay and would definitely use again if in the area

Cons:

Was no parking the night arrived but was not a real issue. Maybe make space for guest only but was nice to see an establishment thriving so again, not an issue.

Was not informed no chef on a Monday morning for breakfast but again, was not a real issue and they was extremely apologetic for it

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
9
Quality for the right price
Pros:

Nice hotel with parking and easy access

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
N
noel couple gb
8
Very good Stay!
Pros:

Very great location, and fresh continental breakfast

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
Y
Yasmin couple gb
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff, used restaurant for food and excellent portions

Cons:

Pillows too soft

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
6
Did what it said on the tin
Pros:

Breakfast OK environment could have been better

Cons:

Bathroom was tired.
Fixed panel made access difficult and potentially dangerous for safe use

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Good food,comfortable surroundings.

Cons:

I was there 3 weeks when suddenly the price shot through the roof,out of my budget

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
8
Cons:

Small room

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff and food were really lovely.

Cons:

Room was small and a bit tired. Was fine at this time of year but not in summer as window would be too small.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely comfortable rooms,spotless,the bar very good and the food was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
10
I enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

The room was comfortable and clean. The lighting in the room was good. The staff were friendly.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very comfy room,food in the bar excellent and very plentiful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
T
Thomas couple rs
8
Sehr angenehm.
Pros:

Wir hatten das im Preis enthaltene Continental Frühstück. 2 Toastbrote, 1 frisches Croissant, 1 frisches Schokobrötchen, Obst, Müsli, Cornflakes, Jogurt, Eier nach Wunsch, Kaffee, Tee, Marmelade, Butter, Milch. Im Erdgeschoss des Hotels befindet sich das Restaurant und Pub mit Außenbereich. Hervorragendes Essen und sehr nettes Personal. Gebührenfreier Parkplatz. Obwohl das Gebäude etwas älter ist, war es im Zimmer nicht muffig. Großes Zimmer mit Wasserkocher für Tee und Kaffee. Gute Einkaufsmöglichkeit in der Nähe. Schnelle Anbindung an die M1 Autobahn.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
10
Pros:

It is a quiet area with great personnel and a room that we needed for a one night stay.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Ines extended_group gb
5
Passable, definitely not worth 100£/night
Pros:

The staff was friendly and were able to help me when I needed wifi for a work meeting.
Breakfast is made for you at the time you arrive to the breakfast area.

Cons:

The room was quite small , which is not what I was expecting from the images. The cleanliness was actually quite poor as there was dust in multiple surfaces, the bathroom and one of the towels had some stains. The room was really hot for the two nights we were there, we had to open the windows to get some fresh air.
Included breakfast is only continental and not buffet - when you arrive they will go make the breakfast for you (coffee, juices, croissant, pain au chocolate and toast). From wednesday you have the choice of english breakfast, but you need to pay extra for that.
The wifi was really bad - I couldn't connect to it at all. Staff in reception was able to help me with this when I had a meeting.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gb
2
Cons:

Breakfast was very poor. Burnt toast and a rock hard croissant.
Only 1 plug socket in the room, which was very hard to reach.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Craig solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee