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Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 1 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 6 left
US$102 per night
Price US$307
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Just a 4-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the terminal, Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport offers modern rooms and excellent access to the M1. Just 3 miles from Donington Park Circuit and a 20-minute drive from Derby city centre. Alton Towers can be reached in 45 minutes, and Attenborough Nature Reserve is 20 minutes away. Each room has a 32-inch TV and en-suite facilities including a power shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Holiday Inn Express rooms also feature a work desk, tea and coffee facilities, ironing facilities and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms also have beautiful views of the Derbyshire countryside. The Great Room Bar and Lounge features widescreen TVs, and offers a selection of evening meals, light snacks and beverages. The free breakfast buffet is available in the morning and consists of hot items such as bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs and baked beans, as well as a selection of continental items. Holiday Inn Express East Midlands has chargeable on-site parking and also offers Park and Fly packages. The front desk service is also 24-hour. There are also 4 meeting rooms with audio/visual equipment available for hire.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 1 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 6 left
US$102 per night
Price US$307
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 1 November 2025
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Continental breakfast included
  • 2 single beds
US$274 for 3 nights
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 1 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
US$307 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
Cot available on request
194 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$102 per night
Price US$307
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 1 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 6 left
  • Free stay for your child
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • 2 single beds
Cot available on request
194 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$91 per night
Price US$274
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 1 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 6 left
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Cot available on request
194 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$102 per night
Price US$307
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 1 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 6 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I was invited to a wedding at Donnington Park Farmhouse. The cost of the room there wasn't in my budget so I looked for hotels nearby. I choose the Holiday Inn at East Midlands Airport as it was only a 10min drive from the wedding venue. I'm so...”
Quinn
Ireland Ireland
“Staff very friendly and helpful. Dinner was very tasty Rooms comfortable, great value.Breakfast very good.”
Susan
Spain Spain
“Everything was spot on. I had an early flight so was only expecting continental breakfast but they brought all the cooked food out a bit earlier so I was able to enjoy a good breakfast before I left.”
Josie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly atmosphere. Staff very helpful in every way”
Rachel
Germany Germany
“Breakfast was great and everyone was very friendly.”
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff where 11/10 made sure we where happy and had something to eat on our 3:30am checkout.”
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was great with plenty of choice and very clean and tidy .”
Bernard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room cosy Breakfast Excellent: Well presented, wide range of well cooked food Excellent long stay car park used and Taxi's to and from EMA included”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bedroom was large and comfortable , breakfast was very good and staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Vicki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I didn't have the breakfast but the cheese toastie I had was amazing and fairly priced, the room was actually very cheap for an airport hotel, will definitely stay here again when I have an early flight, thank you xx”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Great Room
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests staying at the hotel are charged GBP 10 per night for parking. Non-residents 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.