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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TQ, United Kingdom

#17 of 41 hotels in Castle Donington

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1794 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food service at night time was very slow. Took over an hour. Being asked TWICE, if I had paid for the accommodation. Once when we got there, and then again when we left. I'd paid the balance before we got to the hotel. I found that very annoying.

    The fact that it was close to the airport. We stayed here for the night when we returned from a holiday in Madeira. Room was cosy and clean and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Car parking charges! Used to be £5 per night, now £20! Usual notice in room saying if you want your towels changed put them on the shower floor. Didn't want my towels changed so left them hanging but when I returned they'd changed them and removed one of the bath towels but not replaced it! Despite these small niggles this is an excellent place to stay and we'll be back as usual.

    Extremely comfortable beds, generous sized room, friendly staff, great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a hot breakfast until 6:30am (breakfast starts at 4am)

    Very close to the airport with great parking. Bus that runs every 15 mins outside the front.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Car Park Liberty
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The simple fact that 20 quid to park was excessive !...after expressing my dissatisfaction a member of staff gave me a code which reduced it to 10 quid ...so I stayed at your hotel, ate the hotel, used the bar then got nailed for parking !!

    Staff were excellent and very accommodating

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean & comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t think of anything we didn’t like.

    We skipped breakfast as we were too tired with arriving at about 2.45 am. The room was lovely & clean, the bed was so comfy. The guy on reception was really helpful & polite & explained about paying for parking. I look forward to staying there again. Thank you Holiday Inn.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Did the job
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car parking fees intop of room booking fee

    Early start breakfast available

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    good and basic functional hotel, but parking rates sky high
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Guests in the room adjacent (with an adjoining door) on the first night had loud TV on most of the night so had to ask them to turn it down at 3am. Car parking rates ridiculously high for non-airport guests, might make me think twice about staying there in future.

    Excellent functional hotel which I've stayed at many times before. Breakfast early on weekends for those of us working, good location for place of work

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was dark, I question why a disabled room is on the second floor. Breakfast is basic. Fruit consists of apples and orange, no fruit pieces to add to youghart. Only scrambled egg, no other egg choice.

    The staff we friendly. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food wasn’t great at all ..

    Close to airport and Donington race track

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money hotel pretty close to the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As with most hotels the bedroom door isn’t insulated so you can hear people coming and going, doors closing etc. The air con unit was quite noisy.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and had everything I needed. Nice touch was an iron and a hairdryer. It is walking distance to the airport but the bus stops conveniently right outside which drops you off at the terminal. The bedroom was triple glazed which kept the outside noise to a minimum.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    great stay but food let it down
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was poor and expensive

    clean and staff was very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Try, if you can find something better in this price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Location -The hotel probably suits those travelers who have a flight to catch from East Midland Airport for others the location is "nowhere". Its away from city. Uber access is unpredictable. I couldn't find a store on walking distance so I had to be mindful of carrying eatables while coming back to hotel. Breakfast had very few basic things & surprisingly the menu was same throughout my 5 days of stay.

    Friendly staff. They would offer you any help that you may need. Prompt efforts in making you comfortable. Wonderful staff. Comfortable beds. Dinner was awesome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was of poor quality. Eggs rubbery and strange taste, Bacon was like boot leather and pastries/muffins were dry!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Great, easy check in, breakfast good choice.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not near to airport or train station

    Clean comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the bed uncomfortable (too firm).

    Location facilities and staff were excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cooked breakfast the scrambled eggs were a bit bland.

    Room was very clean and comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very useful location due to very delayed flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast could have had a little more choice boiled eggs for example

    The staff were especially helpful and friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hotel clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Stayed overnight for early flight, 1 minute drive to carpark one. Friendly staff, nice bar area!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing!

    Close to airport, clean, friendly staff, nice little bar area, food available, comfortable bed, discount parking £10.00 for overnight. 1 Minute drive to car park one. Convenient for early morning flight. Breakfast from 4am!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    It was OK for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Evening meal not served well

    Good location and easy parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for our requirements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a good choice of food available and we didn't feel rushed. The location was ideal after a late flight as only 5 minute taxi ride from the airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location for next day flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very helpful. Taking our luggage to the bus stop whilst we walked round via the slope.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Actual stay was lovely dinner on Friday night not so starter came with main meal then was told we should have said we wanted it separately fish was mostly batter chips were gorgeous though!!

    Staff were friendly informative

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Menu choice could be a bit better as we don't do burgers or pizza, however, the fish and chips were delicious Used to a bigger bed a bit cramped now in a double lol

    Courtesy and polite

    Stayed in March 2024

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