Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (2920 reviews)
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park , Derby , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor bed comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Multiple comments highlighted issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms.
Service
9.2
Staff received positive remarks for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.24
Location was frequently mentioned as excellent, particularly for access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.69
Complaints regarding bed comfort and noise levels were noted by several guests.
Amenities
8.22
Amenities were adequate but some aspects, like the breakfast, had complaints regarding quality.
Value for Money
8.18
While many found the price reasonable, the value perception was affected by certain amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.23
Breakfast choices were praised, although some complained about specific preparation issues.
Overall Experience
8.7
Many guests expressed a willingness to return, indicating a generally positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:58

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
Holiday Inn Express Derby boasts modern and bright rooms featuring private in-room bathrooms with power showers, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can also make use of provided amenities like a hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and work desk.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Stylish Bar
Start your day with a wide selection of hot and cold food at the buffet breakfast. After a day of exploring, unwind and relax in the stylish bar, complete with comfortable leather sofas.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Derby town centre, with attractions like Derby Cathedral and Derby Art Gallery within a 15-minute walk. Easy access to transportation with Derby Rail Station nearby and the M1 motorway just a 10-minute drive away. Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Derby for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Postcode for satellite navigation systems is: DE24 8SQ.

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.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

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.

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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    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 needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2920 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.23
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Carole • extended_group • gb
9
Friendly greeting, efficient staff in all departments. Enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

Room clean, bed comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast. Plenty of choice but bacon over cooked, couldn’t get my fork in it, hash browns same problem.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean room, friendly staff. Air conditioning!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • gb
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Pearl • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Check in was fast and efficient and parking was easy, it was perfect for our visit.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Rowe • extended_group • gb
9
I will stay again
Pros:

For the price I paid it was very good, room as expected and clean. Breakfast lots of variety, if i was being picky the sausages were a bit cheap tasting and not grilled.
Staff were great polite, clean, happy and very busy

Cons:

Cannot think of anything

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • gb
9
Made to feel very welcome. Staff went out of their way to help us.
Pros:

Good location to Derby and not in a busy area of the city.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
10
As usual staff were brilliant, facilities great, will continue to to stay whenever we can
Pros:

Breakfast was very good lot of choices
Evening meal was good
Bed was very comfy
Pillows good

Cons:

For the excellent price there was nothing I didn’t like

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
9
Short but enjoyable
Pros:

Very comfortable bed and big car park, the restaurant next door Nicco’s was fantastic so top location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Sian • family_with_children • gb
8
Unbelievable value for money
Pros:

Fantastic value for money and perfectly situated for the sports facilities nearby. Great breakfast very helpful Staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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abilesh • couple • gb
5
Cons:

Air conditioning was not the best

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Cybula • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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nicola • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Nice room, great reception staff

Cons:

Poor selection left at breakfast, as they had been busy. We had breakfast at 8am, so not at end of service time & they had run out of some thing, as well as glasses for juice, clean cutlery etc!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gg
8
Pros:

Close to where we needed to be. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Location. Availability of parking (pay £7 per night.) Clean, comfortable, spacious rooms. Well maintained building, both inside and out. Professional, courteous and patient staff. Staff uniform pristine. Everything neat and orderly.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent hotel - clean, convenient and friendly
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, convinient and really friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Some slight noise from corridors, other rooms etc

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Good hotel for an overnight stay
Pros:

The room was comfortable and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee