Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport - On-Site

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Leonardo Hotels
8.3 (5026 reviews)
East Midlands Airport , Castle Donington , GB

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Paid
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:
Excellent location for airport transfers / departures
Friendly, helpful and professional staff
Good on-site parking and convenient park-and-stay options
Comfortable, large rooms noted by many
Good breakfast and restaurant praised
Leisure facilities and jacuzzi appreciated by some guests
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in some rooms (mould, hairs, stains, dusty trays)
Some areas and bathrooms feel tired and in need of refurbishment
Pool and some amenities described as small or 'tired'
Occasional slow reception/check-in service
Additional charge for overnight parking (change from previous policy)
Noise late at night and some internal noise from staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues (mould around window frames, hairs, stains, dusty trays and generally ‘not very clean’ bathrooms), lowering this score.
Service
9.9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and professional (restaurant and front-of-house praised); a few reports of slow reception but overall service is a strong positive across reviews.
Location
10
Consistently praised as ideal for East Midlands Airport — described as literally on the departures doorstep and extremely convenient for early flights.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms noted as spacious and comfortable by many, but several comments mention tired bathrooms, dark rooms (trees outside) and need for refurbishment in places.
Amenities
7.8
Leisure facilities and pool/jacuzzi are mentioned positively by some, but multiple guests find the pool area and some amenities tired or small, reducing the score.
Value for Money
7.3
Mixed signals: some guests find the park-and-stay great value, others feel food/drink prices and current condition make it less good value.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Restaurant and breakfast receive strong positive mentions (food described as fantastic and good quality); a few guests note prices are high but overall sentiment is positive.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall stays are positive due to unbeatable location and friendly staff, balanced by cleanliness and some facility issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:06

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located at the entrance to East Midlands Airport, Leonardo Hotel offers free WiFi, various accommodation options, and parking, just a short walk from the terminal. Explore nearby cities easily within a short drive.

Leisure Facilities and Comfortable Rooms
Guests can unwind with complimentary access to the pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. The air-conditioned rooms feature Dream beds, triple-glazed windows, work desks, and free tea/coffee facilities for a relaxing stay.

Dining Options and Room Service
Indulge in the on-site restaurant, bar, and lounge serving throughout the day. For early departures or late arrivals, enjoy a full room service menu starting from noon.

Experience convenience and comfort at Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport - Formerly Jurys Inn. Book now for a delightful stay!

Important information:

Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to client receiving a group contract directly from the hotel.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EMA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 5026 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Triona • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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louise • couple • gb
10
Great hotel, ideally located for a quick walk to the airport.
Pros:

Nice hotel for the night before an early flight. Helpful staff and very informative.
Reasonable rate for a Stay and Park.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Handy between flights

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Could be better
Pros:

Good location and had a swimming pool and Sauna.

Cons:

Wasn't clean especially the bathroom, and taps leaked! No complimentary water, and charged 2.80 for a 600ml bottle. No robes fairly limited breakfast in comparison to others at the price point so not value for money.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne Longbone • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • ie
4
Staff didn’t have any training as every time you asked them a question they could not answer and had to go and ask someo
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

It was very difficult to get a cold beer (corona beer ) on arrival I said that on previous stays they constantly ran out of Corona beer and kept putting warm beer into the fridge late at night instead of early in the day as requested constantly and I was assured this would not happen and they put about 5 beers into the fridge and this kept happening all during our stay dispute constantly reminding the staff to please make sure there was enough cold corona beers in the fridge every evening but it seemed beyond there comprehension to do this simple task very disappointed

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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TERENCE • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
9
Good for the airport
Pros:

The convenience of the airport

Cons:

I didn’t dislike anything

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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sutton • couple • no
7
Not as good as the first time only because of the bathroom not being clean but the staff were great 👍
Pros:

Second time staying there , close to the airport.

Cons:

The bathroom was not very clean.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • ie
1
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cons:

Not sure how the house keeping works but when cleaning rooms and bathrooms they need to check that there is enough soap and shower gel as we didn't have much

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Convenience of hotel in relation to the airport

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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sallie • couple • gb
10
Excellent we will be back
Pros:

The room is perfect for a short stay, the staff are excellent there is everything you need, the airport is next door.
We have used this hotel a few times now and there is everything to like. Excellent service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jacqui • family_with_children • gb
7
Great location for airport but would prefer Premier Inn
Pros:

Location great, only reason we would choose again

Cons:

Door had gap under it allowing noise from late arrivals/early departures to disturb sleep. Restaurant food choices were not the best and staff there were not particularly interested in us. Check in took a long time even though we had pre checked in

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Con • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Convenient overnight before flight
Pros:

Clean and comfortable, easy for next day flight

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee