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Thistle Hotel and Conference Centre East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington

East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, DE74 2SH
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Rooms from  £80.00 [164 rooms total]
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Guest Rating: 3.9 / 5 3.9 / 5

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About the hotel

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, with free minibus transfers to the airport terminal available 24 hours a day.

Accommodation at this modern hotel includes executive rooms. Thistle East Midlands Airport has a restaurant, bar, and lounge offering a wide selection of drinks, light refreshments and meals.

Otium health and leisure club is closed to children under age 16 from 12:00 to 14:00 and after 20:00. The hotel offers car parking (charged) for guests and visitors.

Thistle East Midlands Airport has 18 meeting rooms, the largest of which seats 220 theatre style. All meeting rooms have air conditioning.

The hotel is superbly placed for a pre or post trip stay over. For motor racing enthusiasts Donnington Park Grand Prix Circuit are close by. Thistle East Midlands Airport is also conveniently located for links to the M1, M42, M6 and A50.

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Luggage Storage,
  • Breakfast Buffet,
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out,
  • Heating,
  • Valet Parking,
  • All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Gay Friendly.

Activities

  • Jacuzzi,
  • Indoor Swimming Pool,
  • Solarium,
  • Massage,
  • Turkish/Steam Bath.

Services

  • Fax/Photocopying,
  • Currency Exchange,
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
  • Internet Services,
  • Packed Lunches.

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. Extra beds are not available. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 14:00 hours until 24/24 hours.
  • You must check out by 12:00 hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Public parking is possible on site and costs GBP 5.00 per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Deposit

A fixed amount of GBP 15 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. Extra beds are not available. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Payment - We accept

  • Visa,
  • Maestro,
  • MasterCard,
  • American Express,
  • Diners Club.
Visa Maestro Master Card American Express Diners Card

Important Information

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

Room information

Twin Room more info

Amenities:

  • Pay TV,
  • Trouser Press,
  • Bathroom,
  • Toilet,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Radio,
  • Bath,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Seating Area,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Telephone,
  • Air Conditioning,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Double Room more info

Room Interior

Amenities:

  • Pay TV,
  • Trouser Press,
  • Bathroom,
  • Bathroom Amenities,
  • ,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Radio,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Seating Area,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Telephone,
  • Air Conditioning,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Single Room more info

Amenities:

  • Pay TV,
  • Bathroom,
  • Bathroom Amenities,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Bath,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • ,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Telephone,
  • Air Conditioning,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Download Accommodation 2008 more info

Moto GP Accommodation more info

Amenities:

  • Pay TV,
  • Trouser Press,
  • Bathroom,
  • Bathroom Amenities,
  • ,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Radio,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Seating Area,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Telephone,
  • Air Conditioning,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Restaurants and Bars

This non-smoking restaurant, with airy conservatory, has been awarded an aa Rosette and rac merit awards. Suitable for formal and informal dining with a semi private area. 5.00 pound charge for room service.

Directions

Hotel Map

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.

* Air
* There is a hotel courtesy bus available. Contact the airport information desk to arrange.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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