Castle Donington Hotell

Quick description

Just a 5-minute drive from East Midlands Airport, this Hilton hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. The spacious rooms have soundproofed windows, work desks and 32-inch TVs. Living Well Health Club has a sauna, a steam room and a whirlpool spa. Massages and treatments are available at the beauty salon in Hilton East Midlands. Pavilion Restaurant offers an international menu, and children under 10 eat free when dining with an adult. Piano Bar serves light meals and Caffé Cino offers a snack menu. Nottingham and Derby are 12 miles away. Alton Towers theme park is within a 45-minute drive of Hilton East Midlands Airport.

Important information

Pavilion Restaurant will be closed on Fridays & Saturdays during December and on New Year's Eve due to festive party nights.

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Located at East Midlands Airport, this brand new Radisson Blu Hotel features a state-of-the-art leisure club and a stylish restaurant. The M1 motorway is just 2 minutes’ drive away. With free Wi-Fi, the chic bedrooms each have a 38-inch flat-screen TV with on-demand movies. All rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport feature air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can relax in the sauna, spa pool and steam room, or try indulgent treatments in the beauty spa. The hotel also features a fully equipped fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. Runway Brasserie serves international cuisine in contemporary surroundings. The bar offers light meals and snacks, and 24-hour room service is available. Hearty cooked breakfasts are served daily. Just 800 metres from the airport terminal building, Radisson Blu East Midlands Hotel is within a 20-minute drive of Derby and Nottingham. Private on-site parking and shuttle services are also available.

Travel information

Road * From the North exit the M1 at junction 24. From the South West exit the M1 at junction 23A, M6/A50 from North West, M42/A42 from South West. Thistle East Midlands Airport is just off the A453 - follow signs for East Midlands Airport. * Rail * Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough railway stations are all nearby.

Quick description

Situated at the entrance to East Midlands Airport, this AA 4-star hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere in comfortable and warm surroundings. The hotel is within one mile of the M1 (J23A) and M42, and offers easy access to Donington Park and Alton Towers. The conference centre includes 20 meeting rooms, accommodating up to 220 delegates in the largest suite. Close to the city centres of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, the hotel also has excellent leisure facilities, including swimming pool, sauna, steam room and newly equipped gymnasium. The Sherwood Restaurant and Lord Byron Bar cater for every taste, with children's menus also available. There is on-site parking, and airport transfers are available at an additional cost.

Important information

Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to client receiving a group contract directly from the hotel.

Hotel information

BT Openzone Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the property at an additional cost. The opening times for the hotel’s leisure facilities are: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00 Friday: 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00 Minibus transfers to the airport terminal are available 24 hours a day at an additional charge.

Important information

When booking, please state the number of children you will bring with you. Children under 3 stay and eat free at the hotel. Children aged 4-12 years stay free with adults, and receive 50% discount on meals. Children aged 13 years and over will be charged in full for meals.

Quick description

This hotel is set in some of Derbyshire's most idyllic countryside, built around a Norman mill tower along the banks of the River Trent. The Priest House is conveniently located close to the M1 and near East Midlands Airport, Nottingham and Loughbrough. Nearby attractions include the Derbyshire Peak District and Alton Towers. On entering the hotel you will find elegant, contemporary surroundings. The hotel's restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its quality. Menus combine fresh, seasonal flavours with regional ingredients. In the summer, step outside and dine al fresco, overlooking the river. The guest rooms offer exceptional comfort with modern technology. All rooms are a different size, en suite and filled with home comforts.

Travel information

By Car: Heading North: - Exit the M1 at junction 23a and follow the signs for Castle Donington and Donington Park. - Once at Castle Donington, go left at the traffic lights and follow the signs for Kings Mills only, marked 'No Through Road'. - The hotel is situated at the end of Park Lane. Heading South: - Exit the M1 at junction 24A and follow the signs to Castle Donington. - Turn right at the traffic lights and follow the signs for Kings Mills. - The hotel is situated at the end of Park Lane.

Area information

Nearby attractions include: Alton Towers (21 km/13 miles), Calke Abbey (21 km/13 miles), Trent Bridge cricket ground (22.5 km/14 miles), Derby Football Club (24 km/15 miles), Cadbury World (71 km/44 miles) and Chatsworth House (71 km/44 miles).

Food & beverage

The restaurant offers a quiet and refined atmosphere, with a menu that offers a balanced selection of traditional dishes with a contemporary twist. The chef and his team follow the seasons to pick the very best produce from top-quality suppliers. And, throughout your stay, the service will be smooth, thoughtful and efficient, provided with a genuine smile. 2 AA Rosette Restaurant offers fine cuisine at excellent value, whilst the Brasserie offers informal dining at excellent value. Please ensure that you make your dinner reservation at the time of booking to guarantee a table as the hotel regrets that any pre-booked reservations cannot be guaranteed due to popular demand.

Room information

All rooms have been designed with both innovation and with your comfort in mind. Cottage rooms located in the adjacent 17th century Rook Cottages cater for both business or pleasure. You will find a host of thoughtful touches that will ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Main House rooms have also been designed to provide exceptional comfort are the indulgent bedrooms at The Priest House. Enjoy a touch of luxury, combined with state of the art technology. All rooms are fully refurbished.

Important information

Please note, parking may be at a secure off-site location. Please note that the airport shuttle service is subject to availability and charges apply.

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Just 4 minutes from the terminal, Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport offers modern rooms and excellent access to the M1. There is also an on-site restaurant. Each room has a satellite TV and en suite facilities with a power shower. Holiday Inn Express rooms also feature a work desk and tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms also have beautiful views of the Derbyshire countryside. The Great Room Bar and Lounge features a plasma-screen satellite TV, and offers a selection of evening meals, light snacks and beverages. A breakfast with 3 hot items is served every morning. Holiday Inn Express East Midlands has on-site parking, and also offers Park and Fly packages. Wi-Fi is accessible in the public areas. The front desk service is also 24-hour, and rooms are fully sound-proof. Just 3 miles from Donington Park Race Circuit, Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes’ drive from Derby centre. Alton Towers can be reached in 45 minutes, and Attenborough Nature reserve is 20 minutes’ away.

Food & beverage

Continental buffet breakfast is available each morning to our residents. Adjacent to the hotel there is a Burger King, Food Connection restaurant and coffee shop (not 24 hour).

Area information

The hotel is conveniently located for East Midlands, Nottingham, Derby and of course Donington Race Track. Approximately 30 minutes' drive from Alton Towers and a 15-minute journey from American Adventure.

Travel information

From North - exit m1 at junction 24a, follow signs for a50 towards Stoke/Derby, pull into services between junctions 1-2 on a50, approx 4 minutes from the m1 junction. From South - Exit M1 at Junction 24, follow signs for A50 towards Stoke/Derby, pull into services between junctions 1-2 on A50. From East - follow signs A6 Loughborough and exit at junction 24, follow signs for A50 Derby Stoke, between junctions 1-2. From West - travel Eastbound on A50 Derby/Stoke and exit at first roundabout after Welcome Break services junction 1 return on Westbound Carriage way and exit at Welcome Break services.

Quick description

With free parking, a fully licensed bar, buffet breakfast and 24-hour reception, Days Inn Hotel Donington offers free Wi-Fi in rooms and is just off the A50 road. Rooms at Days Inn Donington feature private en suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs with Freeview. Some rooms also offer fridges, snacks, and bottled water. A variety of dishes are served in the restaurant and lighter meals can be enjoyed in the bar area. The bar also has a plasma-screen TV showing sports channels. Children under 12 years stay and eat for free. Located on the A50 at Shardlow, the M1 and M6 motorways are easily accessible from Days Hotel Donington. Donington Park Race Track in Castle Donington is just minutes away. Discounted Alton Towers Theme Park tickets are available.

Important information

Dedicated smoking rooms are available on request. This can be requested in the Special Request box when booking or by contacting the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Food & beverage

The hotel's AA Rosette winning restaurant, Sage, is renowned for its setting, service and selection of fine foods. The Head Chef, Jeff Cadden, is a master of all things unpretentious, wholesome and home cooked and enjoys utilising local produce from the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. He is also a firm believer in value for money, so you can enjoy lunch or dinner in superb surroundings for a competitive price.

Area information

Located just off the M1 between Nottingham and Derby, the hotel is perfect for both leisure and business guests. As one of the closest hotels to East Midlands Airport, just 5 minutes away (but not on a flight path), the hotel is ideal for those wishing to stay a night before or after flying. Close by are the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District. Also within easy reach are: - Donington Park: 5 minutes (2 miles) - Alton Towers: 60 minutes (40 miles) - Loughborough: 19 minutes (10 miles) - Leicester: 30 minutes (21 miles) - A50 and A42: 5 minutes (2 miles)

Travel information

Castle Donington is situated on the B6540. The Donington Manor is found on the main road next to the traffic lights in the centre of the village. From the M1 South, exit at junction 23a. From the M1 North, exit at junction 24. Please note: there is no access from Junction 23a from the North, but there is a new junction, 24a, which is now the closest point to Castle Donington from the North. Ample free parking is available on site.

Quick description

Ideal for events at Donington Park and East Midlands Airport Park & Fly, this boutique hotel is in the village of Castle Donington, less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from the M1, A50 and A42. The Donington Manor Hotel dates from the 18th century. Yet behind the building’s impressive frontage, the team has a very chic, modern attitude towards comfort, relaxation and personalised service. This hotel is one of only 4 hotels in the Finesse Collection. All hotels in the collection are known for their contemporary styling in truly classic surroundings.

Important information

Please note that only small dogs can be accommodated, and are subject to a charge of GBP 10.

Room information

All of the 33 bedrooms are completely unique within the hotel, ranging from the cute and cosy to the sleek and contemporary, and even the gloriously grand and antique. The hotel boasts a collection of individually styled Suites and Superior Rooms that are truly ideal for any special occasion, most of which enjoy unrestricted garden views, four poster beds or historic features within the original building.

Hotel information

This beautifully appointed Manor House was constructed in 1794 as a coaching inn on the main route from Nottingham to Ashby. It was originally named The Rawdon Hotel and was conceived and built by the Marquis of Hastings. Now a privately owned hotel, providing a high level of service and intimacy, which is difficult to find in larger hotels, it provides contemporary styling in truly classic surroundings.

Quick description

Just minutes from the East Midlands Airport terminal and the M1 motorway, this newly opened modern hotel offers great value, with spacious, air-conditioned rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn East Midlands Airport is easily accessible from the M1 and the A50. Donington Park motor racing circuit is close by, as are DHL couriers and British Midland Airways. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and all rooms have Freeview TV and power showers and baths. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site restaurant offers good food and drink at great-value prices.

Important information

'Park and fly' packages are not available. Guests can use the car park for the duration of their reservation only.

Hotel information

Morton Guesthouse is now under a new ownership. Julie and Pete are upgrading the facilities and especially the breakfast. The guest house is pet friendly but cannot accommodate cats.

Area information

This guest house is located in Castle Donington, close to: Donington Park Motor Race Circuit, East Midlands Airport, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park and the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierpoint. The guest house is well placed to explore the East Midlands scenic villages, as well as the famous Lace Market and castle in Nottingham City. Why not stroll in Sherwood Forest and imagine the Merry Men, Maid Marion and Robin Hood. Leicestershire has many fascinating places to discover and is also in the heart of the new and growing treasure, the National Forest. Try not to leave before sampling the world famous Melton Mowbray pork pies and of course Leicestershire Blue Stilton cheese.

Travel information

The guest house is situated on the main road through the village of Castle Donington. The village is minutes from the motorways M1, M42 and the new A50 link from the M1 to the M6. East Midlands Airport and Donington racetrack are just minutes away from the guest house. The cities of Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby are only a short drive away, and the nearest train station is Long Eaton. There is a 24/7 bus service to and from the East Midlands Airport with a stop just 350 m from the guest house's door. This service leaves on the hour and half hour.

Quick description

This family-run guest house is 3 miles (4.8 km) from East Midlands Airport, 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from Donington Race Track and 20 minutes from Alton Towers. Morton Guesthouse is a non-smoking, pet-friendly hotel, and offers good-value accommodation. Breakfast will set you up for the day, with house specials on the table every morning. Enjoy homemade brown bread and honey from the hotel’s hives. Dietary needs and vegetarians can be catered for.

Important information

When booking, please give your expected arrival time. Morton Guesthouse will add an additional cost to all payments made by credit or debit card.