East Midlands Airport Thistle Hotel

4 star hotel

Thistle Hotel, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SH

rated 88% from 31 reviews
Situated at the entrance to East Midlands Airport, the Thistle Hotel is a convenient place to get a good night's rest before an early morning flight.

room details

Standard Room facilities include a private bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and phone. Rooms also have satellite TV channels, radio, hairdryer and trouser press. Non-smoking rooms are available. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Interconnecting rooms are available on request. Cots are available on request.

Room Service Restaurant Bar Internet
Gym Swimming Pool Disabled Facilities Pet Friendly

Check-in after: 14.00
Check-out by: 12.00

food and drink

Sherwood Restaurant Opening hours:
  • Breakfast: 07.00-10.00 Mon-Fri; 07.30-10.30 Sat-Sun
  • Lunch: 12.00-14.00 Sun-Fri; Closed Saturday
  • Dinner: 19.00-22.00 Mon-Fri; 19.00-22.30 Sat; 19.00-21.30 Sun
Lord Byron Bar and the Newstead Lounge.

Earliest Breakfast: Breakfast is available from 07.00 Mon-Fri and from 07.30 Sat-Sun. Additional charge applies.

leisure facilities

The Otium Health and Leisure Club features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool and workout facilities. The leisure club is closed to children under 16 between 12.00 and 14.00, and after 20.00.

disabled facilities

The hotel has rooms specially-designed for disabled guests. Ground Floor Rooms are available.

transfers to East Midlands Airport

Transfers to the airport operate on request 24 hours a day via a hotel courtesy bus. For service from the airport, guests should call the hotel from the airport information desk. PLEASE NOTE that as of the 1st of December the hotel will charge a transfer fee of £2.00 per person each way, payable directly to the hotel upon checking in. Children under 12 will travel free.

parking arrangements
Parking package includes parking on-site at the hotel unless stated at the time of booking. Additional days are charged at the hotel's standard daily rate. Parking is at owner's own risk.

Please note: Prices quoted for transfers and additional parking days correct at time of publication. Additional days parking beyond the duration of your stay as indicated at the time of booking may incur additional fees.

important information

  • Leisure facilities are closed on Christmas Day.
  • Triple rooms consist of 3 single beds.
  • Quad rooms are one room and consist of 2 double beds.
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Thistle Hotel is 0.47 miles from East Midlands Airport (as the bird flies).

directions to Thistle Hotel

We recommend using the directions provided and an up-to-date map to locate the hotel.

  • From the North, exit the M1 at Junction 24 and from the South, exit the M1 at Junction 23 A.
  • Follow the A453 to East Midlands Airport and the Thistle Hotel is well-signposted.

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We would recommend the thistle hotel at EMA excellent location, no fuss parking, great service from all the staff
Mr Tibbs
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Good reception on arrival, helpful staff re parking arrangements, lovely room, evening meal something else! - tasty, excellent quality and great service. Smooth check-out.
Mr Smith
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We flew at 6.30am on a Monday moring. Wed ecided to stay teh Sunday night before we flew, this made the whole experience so much less stressful. The Hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of the terminal. We ate in the bar area on the evening and the food was top quality if slightly expensive. I would recommend staying at this Hotel to anyone with a early flight. It added to our Holiday experience and will definately be returning later in the year when we go away again.
Mr Smith
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We found the Hotel easely, reception was quick and thorough. The room was ample and clean, and we had a very good night
Mr Littlejohn
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Cost four Pounds for a taxi for two people.Also we did not get our 4.00am alarm call.would not come back. need to be sure of good service.
Mrs Page
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made welcome by front of house staff and the location to the departure lounge is hadr to beat. will use agian i n March 2010
Mrs Featherstone
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Perfect for parking car when flying from east midlands. Bar and restraunt great value with a good selection of foods.
Mr Horner
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The whole hotel was coler than would have liked even in the cold weather that evening
Mr Walker
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Had a lovely relaxing time at the thistle. Booked the 3 course meal/breakfast/room package and was really impressed with the choice and quality of the meals, delicious!! Queen size bed, plazma TV and a late check out, at no extra cost, made this a great start to my weekend break!!
Mrs McKenna
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The rooms are very clean with everything you need for an overnight stay. The transfer to the airport took only a few mins and we were not kept waiting for the transport. Friendly staff.
Mrs Taylor
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overall rating

88%
customer-rating
86% rooms
90% service
85% value
89% cleanliness
82% dining
92% transfers
94% parking
88% parking facilities
positive: 96%
neutral: 3%
negative: 0%

Thistle Hotel is 1 of 7 East Midlands Airport Hotels and has been rated 88% by 31 previous customers.