Dancenter East Midlands Airport

Hotels
Park St , Derby , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
Lower bathroom sink
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (near train station, good transport links)
Friendly, helpful staff
Good value for money / affordable
Comfortable beds and well-appointed rooms
Quiet/peaceful for many guests
Cons:
Cleanliness issues for some (musky smell, dust, grimy bathroom)
Lifts out of service
Paid parking / parking not included
Noise for some guests / neighbour noise
Heating problems and windows not shutting
Lack of complimentary water / limited in-room facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: several guests praised clean rooms, but multiple reviews mention musky smells, dust, grimy bathrooms and windows not shutting — cleanliness is below expectations overall.
Service
1
Consistently described as friendly and helpful; staff praised for being respectful and accommodating for work trips and special requests.
Location
1
Frequently highlighted as excellent: opposite the train station, close to transport, easy access to town and airport bus — strong location positives.
Room Quality
1
Generally comfortable and well-appointed (comfortable beds, fridge, bath), though some guests reported heating issues, thin duvets, and windows/fixtures problems.
Amenities
1
Several negative notes: lifts out of service, paid parking not expected, limited in-room extras (no complimentary water mentioned), and occasional lack of facilities.
Value for Money
1
Multiple guests explicitly praised the hotel as great value, affordable and good quality for the price.
Food and Beverage
1
Rarely mentioned (one positive note about meals). No consistent sentiment; treated as neutral/target rating.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: many positive stays citing comfort, staff and value, but some serious negatives (noise, inability to sleep, booking/location confusion) lead to a balanced neutral summary.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-14 04:25

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at Dancenter East Midlands Airport, your ideal getaway spot in Derby!

Inviting Accommodations
Our 3-star hotel boasts spacious family rooms equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and essential toiletries to ensure a relaxing stay for all guests.

Exceptional Amenities
Enjoy seamless connectivity with free WiFi throughout the property, plus take advantage of our 24-hour front desk service and luggage storage, making your travel experience as effortless as possible.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with our delectable breakfast choices, including a buffet, continental, or a heartwarming Full English/Irish breakfast, specially crafted to fuel your adventures.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Derby like never before—book your stay at Dancenter East Midlands Airport today!

Important information:

Cleaning and changing bed linens are offered every other day.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
T
Tony • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
L
Lateef • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good
Pros:

Better

Cons:

Easy to locate

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
G
Gerald • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
K
Khalid • solo_traveller • be
6
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Room space

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
D
Debra • couple • gb
1
Wouldn’t go back
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It was dirty lift didn’t work bed matress was old you could feel
The springs
Bathroom was dirty and also the carpet in the room

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
C
charles • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
D
Derek • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
K
Kkeron • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent service & great room for the price.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
R
Rumen • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • sk
4
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Staff at reception, rooms is so cold 🥶

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
L
Lwanga • couple • gb
6
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
F
Felipe • couple • br
5
Cons:

Estácionamento caro

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
C
Carl • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cheap cheerful hotel that will do to lay your head after a night out or before a trip somewhere like EMA or Alton Towers
Pros:

Cheap, easy to access & reasonably clean

Cheap cheerful hotel that will do to lay your head after a night out or before a trip somewhere like EMA or Alton Towers

Cons:

Broken lift

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
S
Simran • couple • gb
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
A
Andy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
J
junling • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good stay and friendly staff
Pros:

Close to train station good value for money

Cons:

No

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
M
Megan-Rose • couple • gb
1
Wasn’t very nice. Was dirty, smelly, creaky, noisy
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
J
Joshua • extended_group • gb
7
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
S
Shawal • family_with_children • nl
1
Pros:

so dirty

Cons:

Dirty

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
S
Say • extended_group • nl
1
Ik raad het niemand aan’
Pros:

Niets! Het was een hel!

Cons:

Niks!

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee