Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (2829 reviews)
Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington , Castle Donington , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2829 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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Linda couple gb
10
Great night stay for EMA
Pros:

Great stop over as early flight, in the morning.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Linda betts solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was very good

Cons:

Don't like the bed very hard and the room was very cold

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Holly Nicole solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Carmen family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Barlow solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Aaron solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Convenient location.

Cons:

Food was not brilliant for the price.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Marcin couple gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
A
Adam solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
E
ecclestone family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
M
Michaela solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
10
Pros:

Clean happy members of staff not far away from the race track

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
R
Rachael couple gb
8
Good value for money
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
C
Carmel couple gb
7
Pros:

Location is good but signage coming from the airport needs to be better.

Cons:

Parking is listed as £11 on line. We had to pay £22 and were told, when I specifically asked if this was correct, that it was the same rate regardless of when you leave within the 24 hours. Asked again when leaving the next morning and was told it should have been £11. Will follow up but not impressed with night reception staff.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
J
Josie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything great

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple gb
1
Bed bugs
Pros:

Convenient location when going to the airport early in the morning

Cons:

The bed was infested with bed bugs, we immediately went to the desk when we realised and the staff were helpful in getting us a new room, but have had no response from holiday inn following my email, seems they're unaware of how serious a bed bug infestation can be and the lack of response or acknowledgement is frustrating

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Lyn couple gb
10
Pros:

Hassle free and easy check in. All the staff incredibly friendly and obliging.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller nl
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee