Our pick
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
Castle Donington, GB
★ 3-star8.4/102,964 reviews
2.7 km (1.7 mi) from original
English
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Cleanliness
8.5Many reviews mention clean rooms without complaints.
Service
8.7Staff received high praise for being friendly and helpful.
Value
8.6Guests appreciated the reasonable pricing for the offering.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
Castle Donington, GB
★ 0-star8.9/10758 reviews
Donington Manor Hotel
Castle Donington, GB
★ 3-star7.2/10635 reviews
0.34 km (0.21 mi) from original
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
Castle Donington, GB
★ 0-star7.9/1015 reviews
1.1 km (0.69 mi) from original
Our pick
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
Castle Donington, GB
★ 3-star8.4/102,964 reviews
2.7 km (1.7 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation8.8
Donington Manor Hotel6.6
Cleanliness
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation8.5
Donington Manor Hotel6.5
Location
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation9.2
Donington Manor Hotel7.5
Service
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation9.2
Donington Manor Hotel8.0
Food & Breakfast
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation8.7
Donington Manor Hotel8.0
Amenities & Facilities
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation8.7
Donington Manor Hotel6.7
Value
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation9.0
Donington Manor Hotel7.4
Donington Manor Hotel amenity advantages
Room serviceBreakfast in the room
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse amenity advantages
Accessible train station shuttle
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG amenity advantages
Air conditioningLift / Elevator
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 2.3 km.
Donington Manor Hotel: 0.34 km (0.21 mi)
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG: 2.7 km (1.7 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
8.9/10Donington Manor Hotel
7.2/10DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
7.9/10Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.4/10Rooms
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
8.8Comfortable bed and spacious rooms, though some issues with mattress and appliances.
Donington Manor Hotel
6.6Not mentioned explicitly in reviews focusing more on dining experiences.
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.2Several concerns about temperature and comfort of the bed.
Cleanliness
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
8.5Very clean and neat; some issues with mould and a musty smell.
Donington Manor Hotel
6.5Not explicitly mentioned, but some concerns based on service quality.
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.5Many reviews mention clean rooms without complaints.
Location
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
9.2Great location for airport access; convenient and easy to find.
Donington Manor Hotel
7.5Historic hotel with a beautiful venue, enhancing the overall dining experience.
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.5Hotel is conveniently located near the airport with positive mentions.
Service
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
9.2Staff tried to accommodate for an early check-in; standard service for a hotel of this rating.
Donington Manor Hotel
8.0Staff were attentive and friendly, creating a welcoming environment.
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.7Staff received high praise for being friendly and helpful.
Sleep & Noise
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
—Donington Manor Hotel
—DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
—Food & Breakfast
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
8.7Good breakfast selection; self-serve with a variety.
Donington Manor Hotel
8.0Many reviews praised the food quality, especially the Sunday lunch.
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.0Breakfast was generally good but had a few negative comments.
Amenities & Facilities
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
8.7Kitchen facilities and good heating; potential improvements in room supplies.
Donington Manor Hotel
6.7Limited information but implied by the positive dining and tea experiences.
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.3Facilities and breakfast received mostly positive feedback, though some issues noted.
Value
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
9.0Reasonably priced for a clean, well-presented hotel near the airport.
Donington Manor Hotel
7.4Good value noted especially for the Groupon offerings.
DBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
—Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
8.6Guests appreciated the reasonable pricing for the offering.
Landmarks
Bondgate Hotel - Smart Self Check-in Accomodation
Pinfold GardensDonington Manor Hotel
Pinfold GardensDBS Serviced Apartments - The Townhouse
Landmark data unavailableHoliday Inn Express East Midlands Airport by IHG
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