Valentines Tree
Valentines Tree, Airport Trail, Lockington, DE74 2TY, United Kingdom- Sculpture
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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.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
On arrival the staff on reception were friendly, helpful , explained everything we needed to know .
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We had an early flight, so left before cooked breakfast available, the continental breakfast was adequate.
We ate an evening meal that was poor in quality, and at £17.50 for frozen cod goujons with frozen chips and frozen peas thought it was expensive, the creamy chicken pasta was marginally better. Should I use this hotel again will eat on the way or arrive later.
Friendly comfortabl surroundings
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Convenient and simple, good staff.
Felt a bit “production line”
Prompt, efficient service
Some of external estate untidy
Everything. Staff, location, room, food & price all excellent.
Nothing, apart from leaving!
We liked everything. The room was large with everything you needed in it. Air con, tv, kettle etc. Spotlessly clean. The beds were so comfy had a great sleep. The staff were amazing especially Michael on reception who helped us a lot. The free breakfast was beautiful fresh and hot. We would definitely stay again when in that area.
The only thing we could say we didn't like was the lift. It didn't always come when you wanted it. That was only a slight niggle but it did not put us off one bit.
Great location for the airport and on,u just off the A42 and M1. Staff were very helpful and friendly and breakfast was good
We did have an issue with the room I’d booked, but itwas sorted out quickly and in a friendly manner. The cold water pressure in the bathroom was very poor and one bedside light was faulty, the bulb fell out of it as it wasn’t properly secured
Close to the airport, no issues
Basic but great for what we needed
Everything was lovely, except car parking we didnt arive till after 5am, and left about 10am. £11.00 is alot to pay to park there, that is why we dont stay often, otherwise we would stay more.
Staff, location, cleanliness all superb.
I liked it all except the coffee from the coffee machine at breakfast was awful.
I liked everything about the hotel and the room was great bed
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We have stayed before because it meets our needs because we always have an early flight from east Midlands
Location
Great hotel amazing staff and very clean.
Nothing all exceptional
Staff could not do enough
Everything clean ,food was good could not wish for more
Best value for money you can find. Excellent room and excellent staff.
La ubicación es perfecta para las carreras en Donington Park o el Aeropuerto!
El desayuno deja mucho que desear comparado con otros Holiday Inns Express.
Rooms not together. One was a disabled room which wasn’t needed. Breakfast not on early enough and wouldn’t accept part towards evening meal which was very expensive and very average
Price of bar drinks
Hotel is great if you need somewhere close to the East Midlands Airport.
Friendly staff 24 hr bar
Bed was smaller than expected
Location, just a short drive to Castle Donington where we have family...
Overly busy bar area Saturday evening...
Very nice and comfortable room. The hotel was clean and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was good although I would have liked it to finish later on the Sunday.
Early finish breakfast on Sunday Charge for chocolate bars etc astronomical. Fruit shoot and normal sized chocolate bar cost me nearly 5 pounds.
It was cheap and comfey
It was so noisy . Guests were laughing and talking loudly late at night in the corridor and banging on each other's doors there is no soundproofing at all
Breakfast was very good, and dining area spotless.
Restaurant was closed when we arrived.
Room was good with aircom, with very good bathroom arrangement.
Reception staff a bit obnoxious, full of self importance, not a warm welcome. Hotel has no atmosphere and is too clinical. We had to wait for food due to "kitchen deep clean". Should have been done outside of meal times. Overall food was OK, main meal and breakfast taken, although I would have preferred a choice of eggs.
Was very easy to find. Although we only had one night it offered what we needed.
Everything was good
Easy to find, good location for airport and easy parking
Great hotel. Was there before Download and loved it
Staff, aircon, clean room
Parking charges £11 per night
The location to the airport,the very friendly staff,nice and clean
The weather,due to the heat wave limited restaurant facilities, perfectly understandable though
Bedroom was absolutely perfect, Bed was great and so comfortable. Standards of decor and cleanliness exceptional
Perfect stay
Personale gentile, possibilità di fare una colazione parziale anche all'alba per chi ha l'aereo molto presto. Con l'Huber 10 sterline e sei in aeroporto.
Nelle camere non cè molto spazio per riporre vestiti o valigie. Inoltre, abbiamo cenato in albergo per non uscire e i prezzi delle pietanze, rispetto a quanto proposto, sono troppo alti.
Easy access for where we needed to be
Good accommodation for an overnight stay to meet family at airport. helpful staff aircon during heat wave
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The staff were so welcoming and polite! Rooms are well proportioned and the air con was a treat! The hotel is in lovely condition and so well located for the airport. We loved the breakfast buffet too! We will definitely be coming back!
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Perfect location everything was perfect.
Need a towel hook by the shower door
Convenient location!
Bed not big enough
The lady on reception couldn't help us enough 10/10
The breakfast plates were the same size as side plates 1/10
The property was fine and clean
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
Very convenient for donnington park race circuit......
Having to pay for parking
Cleanliness of public area's bar dining room reception 👌
£11 pounds parking per night
Great location for Donington park circuit
Quite close to airport and parking, services nearby, breakfast was good, also restaurant on site. Adequate parking.
I didn't dislike anything.
How modern and clean it was
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Very clean and quiet friendly staff
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Near The race tracks
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.
Parking charges not mentioned when booking.
Breakfast adequate Room ok Bed comfy but for two could be with being a king
Paying for parking Drinks expensive Food menu limited and stops too early for travellers
Breakfast is good Room is fine although a safe would be great Bed was comfy
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
The staff were very helpful
Everything was excellent
very nice updated hotel. spacious rooms
control of room temp is limited - was hot sleeping.
Excellent
Clean, comfortable rooms. Staff great
Food wasn’t great and the public areas were very cold
Couldn't fault anything even though I was only there 12 hours
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Location
Excellent location for the airport Exceptional customer service from the Reception Team Breakfast was perfect and a good variety
Airport Hotel Prices but what do you expect
Clean, range of facilities and excellent customer service.
Parts of external estate need tidying (eg around disused barrier
Friendly staff, cleanliness & air con.
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Will stay again. Bit pricey for solo
Everything was superb
Nothing at all we were very satisfied with staff food drinks the room was excellent and had air con.
Great location for needs and comfort
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The property was very clean and tidy, very comfortable, food was good, great breakfast and choice and the evening menu had a great choice and enjoyable, staff were very helpful and friendly especially Gavin, and location was spot on for going to Donnington circuit.
There wasn’t any that we didn’t like, very happy with everything.
It was clean, comfortable and close to the airport
I had to find someone once we arrived after waiting nearly 10 minutes just to check in. Breakfast from 4am, we had to catch the bus at that time so couldn't even get a cuppa or juice! Maybe a coffee machine for early leavers considering breakfast is included in the price! That's twice now we've had to leave without anything!
Staff were friendly and the breakfast was very good
Would have preferred two single beds for our kids instead of a double sofa bed
poor
poor
Well staffed, little things thought of,good bed, shower and breakfast. Air conditioning in the room ( down to 19 degrees)
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When we arrived they gave us a room that had not been cleaned unfortunately, but they sorted it straight away.
Location
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Good location, friendly staff from check in to restaurant. Good breakfast clean comfortable rooms
Nothing all as expected
Very pleased with our stay.would stay in future.
Easy and comfortable travel to East midlands airport
Aircon! An absolute winner on a hot day.
Worst breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel buffet. Stale croissant, cold scrambled eggs and bacon that had been under a lamp so long it had turned into leather. When I showed the manager, he quite aggressively asked me how I would like my bacon cooked, not to offer to have it cooked that way, but because he was trying to prove it was ok. Like talking to Basil Fawlty.
Comfortable beds, very clean room. Really good breakfast ,best croissants ever! Very good location for early or late flights. Staff so helpful and friendly. Second stay here and will not be the last.
Staff were great and room was exceptional... beautifully equipped...
Parking charge would put me off using it agsin..
Good location for the airport. Had a very early flight so breeakfast was missed. Was only there a few hours but friendly staff and the place was clean.
El tamaño de la habitación y lo limpia que la encontré
Qué teníamos que coger el autobús a las 4:00 a.m. y no pudimos coger nada para desayunar pues coincidía con el horario de apertura del comedor
Convenient location, kind staff
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Staff very good Brendon stood out as v good
Breakfast was just okay, scrambled eggs and beans were good Staff very friendly.
Bacon was hard, sausage basic, no fried eggs. Room was basic, no fridge, only 1 tea bag, and shower needs updating
Brilliant hotel staff excellent food brilliant bed comfortable and warm
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Paid less than £100 for a twin room, including a hot breakfast which was excellent! Air conditioning which was almost welcome, comfy bed.
Parking wasn’t free or cheap despite the discount!
The staff were incredibly helpful and approachable. The location was great. It was perfect for what we needed. The breakfast was delicious.
The room was mostly clean. We found a single Pringle crisp underneath one of the beds which was disappointing. The ensuite was a little dated and there was a broken mirror, but the shower was great.
Location and facilities.
Paying for parking
Staff were friendly
The air conditioning was not working properly. I tried to call on a number of occasions with no answer. This was very unsettling. I did ask for a room that was accessible for my son which apparently they did not have available.
Everything you need from an airport airport.
Dates rooms but it’s a short stay airport hotel so that doesn’t matter.
Very clean
Location spot on staff very friendly and helpful rooms nice and spacious and clean
Mostly everything
Kept catching our hands between the toilet door
La colazione e la pulizia.
Struttura non proprio attaccata all’aeroporto.
Staff friendly and helpful the hotel pleasing too food very good my quiet room request was lovely room 2 thankyou
My rooms cleanliness sadly let my stay down bin unemptied in bedroom the bathroom towels not all clean and there was only 1half used toilet roll left for my stay so upsetting sadly
All very spent
All of it
pulito e silenzioso forse l'aria condizionata troppo alta, da farmi tenere un golfino per il freddo colazione ok anche se mancava forse la parte formaggi e salumi
aria condizionata troppo alta
The room was good with really good air-conditioning and sound-proofing. The beds were comfortable. When the light over the toilet started to flicker we mentioned it to reception, and it was fixed while we were out. Tea, milk etc was replenished each day. We were racing at Donington and there was plenty of room to park the van and trailer, with the race car on, the night after the meeting. The staff were really helpful about parking and as there's cameras all round we were happy that the outfit would be safe overnight. As always at a Holiday Inn, the breakfast was very good.
Can't think of anything.
Excellent service from the staff. Nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended if you're flying out of East Midland Airport. Not necessarily a posh hotel but ideal for an overnight.
Room was clean, spacious and good facilities. Breakfast was fabulous and had a great selection.
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Convenient: easy to find, check in and rooms were comfortable. Good value for money.
It’s a little run down in places and breakfast is a bit basic.
The staff were great and the location is good.
The food was overpriced and dresdful
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Areas to consider
Cleanliness
7/10Multiple reviews mention dirty bedding and a very poor bathroom condition (rusted toilet hinge); cleanliness is mixed and leans below average.
Service
10/10Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and excellent; check-in was quick and reception helped with parking machine — overall service sentiment is strongly positive despite isolated reports of an unhelpful night porter.
Location
9.7/10Many guests highlight convenience for East Midlands airport and proximity to Donington Park; location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
6.8/10Room issues reported include uncomfortable beds, wrong bed types, small rooms with limited space for cots, and cold bedrooms/AC problems — room quality is below the property's average.
Amenities
8.2/10Breakfast, parking and airport bus service are available and generally functional; some guests noted limited hot options early, parking charges and AC issues, giving amenities an overall slightly above-average score.
Value for Money
8/10Several guests explicitly call it good value for money while a few commented prices/parking felt higher or unreasonable, producing a generally positive but not outstanding value rating.
Food and Beverage
7.5/10Mixed feedback: self-serve pancakes and some breakfast items were enjoyed, but hot breakfast quality was criticised as poor/dry by others and one review directly states the restaurant was bad.
Overall Experience
9.2/10Many guests recommend the hotel and had positive short-stay experiences (good staff, location and basic facilities), though recurrent fire alarm incidents and some room issues lowered satisfaction for affected stays.
Dine at The Great Room Bar and Lounge for a range of meals and beverages during your stay.
Convenient park and fly options help streamline airport travel from this Castle Donington hotel.
With 4 meeting rooms available, it’s well-suited for corporate trips and planning sessions.