Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport - On-Site

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Leonardo Hotels
8.3 (4952 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 4952 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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Nigel • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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dianne • couple • gb
8
Pros:

So close to airport

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Close to airport

Cons:

No lift

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Francesca Valentina • solo_traveller • it
10
Ottimo, vicinissimo all'aeroporto
Pros:

Ottima posizione per chi arriva o parte in aeroporto, staff gentile e premuroso, camera spaziosa, con possibilità di prepararsi una bevanda calda in autonomia.

Cons:

Niente da segnalare

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • pt
3
In need of a really deep clean and give the staff a shake up. Not good value for money at the moment.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

At best it could be described as shabby bordering on dorty

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Convienient to airpoert

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Maninder • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
8
Comfortable near to departures
Pros:

Near to airport departures

Cons:

The room was a bit dark & cold because of trees outside

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Farook • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Marteen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Val • couple • gb
10
Delighted with the lesure facilities... 👙
Pros:

Close to departure ✈️

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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lynda • family_with_children • gb
5
Adequate
Pros:

Polite staff

Cons:

Mould round window frame. Dated bathroom needed a deep clean in areas

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
9
Comfortable, efficient and friendly hotel.
Pros:

Very friendly and professional staff. Clearly staff are very well trained. Excellent restaurant , food good quality and service was friendly, polite, and efficient. Nice to have young people with smiles and courtesy serving you. Would recommend this hotel 100% to others.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic Airport Stay for early morning flight.
Pros:

The Leonardo Hotel was exactly what we needed, located perfectly from our airport parking, all the staff were helpful, friendly and approachable. We arrived late but the bar with food was still open and the food was also fantastic. We were very happy and would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth J • family_with_children • gb
9
Amazing
Pros:

Smells so good

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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martin • couple • cz
5
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • gb
3
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • family_with_children • es
5
No repetiré.
Pros:

El personal muy amable y atento.

Cons:

La habitación que nos tocó no estaba muy limpia. Pelos en el baño, dedazos en el espejo, polvo de días en las bandejas de las tazas de café, toallas con manchas…

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee