Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (2964 reviews)
Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington , Castle Donington , GB
+44 371 902 1609

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good value for money
Cons:
Cold rooms
Heating issues
Parking costs

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Many reviews mention clean rooms without complaints.
Service
8.7
Staff received high praise for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.5
Hotel is conveniently located near the airport with positive mentions.
Room Quality
8.2
Several concerns about temperature and comfort of the bed.
Amenities
8.3
Facilities and breakfast received mostly positive feedback, though some issues noted.
Value for Money
8.6
Guests appreciated the reasonable pricing for the offering.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast was generally good but had a few negative comments.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall a positive experience with various factors contributing positively.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:04

Property Description

Modern Rooms and Convenient Location
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport offers contemporary rooms just minutes away from the terminal and provides easy access to the M1. The rooms are equipped with modern amenities like a 32-inch TV, power shower, and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

On-Site Dining and Park and Fly Packages
Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, The Great Room Bar and Lounge, which serves a variety of meals and beverages. Additionally, the hotel offers convenient Park and Fly packages, making it ideal for travelers looking for a seamless airport experience.

Meeting Facilities and Nearby Attractions
With 4 meeting rooms available for hire, the hotel caters to business travelers as well. Its proximity to major business offices and attractions like Donington Park Race Circuit and Alton Towers makes it a versatile choice for both work and leisure travelers.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Please note that guests staying at the hotel are charged GBP 10 per night for parking. Nonresidents are charged GBP 20 per night for parking. If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process. Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin. Please note that cash payments are not allowed. Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

8.4
Based on 2964 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

24 hour check in

Cons:

Car park charge
Breakfast only until 0930

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
9
All nice apart from fire alarm @5-30
Pros:

All nice

Cons:

Fire alarm @ 5-30 awful

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Carole • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location for Donnington Park was brill

Cons:

Fire alarm going off at 5am on the Sunday morning 😴😴

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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HELEN • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect One Nite stay for Uni Oepn Day Visit!
Pros:

Hotel kept our bags before checkin while we attended a Uni Open Day. Excellent service. Lovely Staff!

Cons:

Not a thing, all perfect for a one over night stay. Thank you

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda betts • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All the staff was great stay for 2 nights the breakfast was lovely rooms was nice

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room. Comfy bed, friendly staff on reception. Very helpful

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Josh • couple • gb
7
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Amanda • couple • ch
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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IS • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

On arrival the staff on reception were friendly, helpful , explained everything we needed to know .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
9
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Robson • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
5
Rooms clean comfortable. Food not so good
Pros:

We had an early flight, so left before cooked breakfast available, the continental breakfast was adequate.

Cons:

We ate an evening meal that was poor in quality, and at £17.50 for frozen cod goujons with frozen chips and frozen peas thought it was expensive, the creamy chicken pasta was marginally better. Should I use this hotel again will eat on the way or arrive later.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Carol • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Friendly comfortabl surroundings

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good, value for money stay
Pros:

Prompt, efficient service

Cons:

Some of external estate untidy

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee