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Thistle East Midlands Airport

4.0 of 5
East Midlands International Airport, Castle Donington DE74 2SH, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is ideally situated for an overnight stay with parking. Rooms are clean but a little dated, the double bed was quite small so you may wish to consider upgrading rooms (if available). The restaurant looked very popular but fairly expensive. Within a 5-10 minute drive there is a selection of pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes and... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The team who ran our function were great, they were very helpful and provided a great level of service to us. The layout of the meeting room was perfect for our event. The food was good. The venue had easy access to the motorways with plenty of car parking.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Checked in Friday evening 17th May, to meet friends, service very welcoming and friendly. Room lovely perfect for overnight. Went down to restaurant for our friendship gathering to celebrate in style and it was beautiful and laid in the conservatory, the food was lovely, presentation and quality very good, a little background music would have lifted the ambience, we stayed... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Location is excellent, you can walk to the airport. I booked one night and 2 weeks parking though holiday extras - superb value. The room was nice, although had to ask for a third bed to be set up for our daughter even though this was clear on the booking. The restaurant food was mixed, I had a superb burger,... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Stayed prior to flying back to Carcassonne as an early flight and it is very convenient as 3 min walk from car hire drop off and 10 min walk depending on how long your legs are, speed of walking and ability of children to drag feet to departures. Room was large and comfy, ate in bar food was good but... More

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Booked a park and stay package for the hotel through Holiday Extras, as our return flight was late at night. Arrived at hotel at about 12:30am and checked in. Our original booking of a double was not available, so we were given a twin. Went to room and walked in on someone asleep in one of the beds! Returned to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Wonderful...Admittedly, I did turn up in my wedding dress but the staff here were absolutely superb and helped to make our stay there special. From offering us a complimentary upgrade to sending us a glass of champagne. Really well done. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were cheerful, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. By choice, we... More

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beverley
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This hotel has a 1st floor landing but NO LIFT just a large flight of stairs!! whats all that about!! The hotel is tired in need of desperate refurbish! We got a 3am and 3:15am wake up call which we did not request and was not even given an apology. Would definatley not recommend.

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Richard P, General Manager at Thistle East Midlands Airport, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for you feedback on Trip Advisor. Sorry you found the absence of a lift to the first floor unusual. Unfortunately our hotel was not built with a lift but contains only two floors of guest accommodation with an equal number of bedrooms on the ground floor along with our food & beverage outlets and Health Club... More

Stoke on Trent
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This was a great value hotel walking distance to airport departures, so no need to wait on a bus. Rooms were quiet and very comfortable. Car parking included for 5 days as part of the one night deal, which was great value. Reception friendly and efficient. Bar and restaurant slow on service, 20 minute wait for drinks and I had... More

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Richard P, General Manager at Thistle East Midlands Airport, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Guest, thank you for your feedback on Trip Advisor and I was really pleased you found our hotel great value, quiet and very comfortable. Sorry our service in the restaurant during your stay was slow. Although we were very heavily occupied over the period you stayed, this is not an excuse or reason for us to slow down as... More

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Additional Information about Thistle East Midlands Airport

Also Known As:
Thistle East Midlands Airport Hotel
Thistle East Midlands Airport Hotel Castle Donington
Hotel Thistle East Midlands Airport
Thistle East Midlands Airport Castle Donington, UK - England
Address: East Midlands International Airport, Castle Donington DE74 2SH, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Derbyshire > Castle Donington
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Castle Donington
#4 Business Hotels in Castle Donington
#4 Luxury Hotels in Castle Donington
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Whether they’re heading off on business or European city breaks, Thistle East Midlands Airport handles five million passengers a year. And for many of them, staying over with us means the difference between a desperate dawn run across the country and a leisurely departure after a good night’s sleep. Thistle East Midlands Airport couldn’t be handier for guests traveling by plane as we're situated right at the entrance to East Midlands Airport. And with Derby, Leicester and Nottingham all within 30 miles, we’re perfectly placed for business meetings, and we’re one of the most popular East Midlands wedding venues, too. ... more   less 
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