Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (2934 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 2934 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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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location everything was perfect.

Cons:

Need a towel hook by the shower door

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Great place!! 😉
Pros:

Convenient location!

Cons:

Bed not big enough

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • gb
7
Overpriced
Pros:

The property was fine and clean

Cons:

I didn’t like that I had paid £150 to stay at the hotel and then Had to pay more money for parking. The car park wasn’t secure and the hotel was very over priced

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • family_with_children • hn
7
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
8
The good and the bad
Pros:

The lady on reception couldn't help us enough 10/10

Cons:

The breakfast plates were the same size as side plates 1/10

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Nuttall • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Cleanliness of public area's bar dining room reception 👌

Cons:

£11 pounds parking per night

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very convenient for donnington park race circuit......

Cons:

Having to pay for parking

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location for Donington park circuit

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
10
Gorgeous hotel with very helpful staff it was clean and comfortable and modern
Pros:

How modern and clean it was

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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loverock • couple • gb
10
Best weekend in a long time
Pros:

Very clean and quiet friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Quite close to airport and parking, services nearby, breakfast was good, also restaurant on site. Adequate parking.

Cons:

I didn't dislike anything.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Clayton • couple • gb
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Atham • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
9
We always stay here when coming up the race track. You know exactly what you’re going to get and the staff are very wel
Pros:

Near The race tracks

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location - always use it when at Donington.
Pros:

Breakfast is good
Room is fine although a safe would be great
Bed was comfy

Cons:

Paying for parking when you are staying at the hotel is a bit off. I get it if people are using the car park to park whilst on holiday but not if they are staying at the actual hotel. Should be included.

The dinner menu could be a bit larger and could go on as room service til at least midnight

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Alan • extended_group • gb
8
Clean, comfortable and met by friendly welcoming staff. Would stay here again.
Pros:

Perfect location for us as competing at Donington park race circuit. Breakfast was very good and available early as well. Being able to get hot meals in the evening ment we didn't have to travel anywhere else after a busy day. Good choice of beers etc. at the bar.

Cons:

Parking charges not mentioned when booking.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee