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Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Derby Cathedral

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Morledge, Derby, England, DE1 2AY
  • Place, Derbion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derby Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derbyshire County Cricket Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 166 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Derby

Central Derby getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Derby City Centre hotel, you'll find Derbion and Derby Cathedral. Derbyshire County Cricket Club and Kedleston Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Quad - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Derby Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Derbion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Derby Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Derby Station - 13 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Standard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quad - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

4-star hotel near Derby Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG.

This 4-star Derby hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG offers 105 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Derby hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM; GBP 8 per night; discounts available
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (26 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per night (1640 ft away; open 6:00 AM to 1:30 AM)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG is 14.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo Beeston (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG to downtown Derby?

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG is 0.1 mi away from Derby.

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 572 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks to all the staff that were involved in making my partner’s birthday treat extra special. Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast so know review on this. Room spotless and comfortable. Hotel is in great location. They were a bit pushy one night during to stay in to us getting food, we were asked 4 times within a short period of time, we hadn't asked for food we am had just gone for a drink in reception area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Modern, Fresh, and Very Inviting

With a central location near the bus station, the Holiday Inn in Derby serves as an ideal overnight stay, conveniently located in the city centre and easily accessible by bus. Whilst it was being renovated around the stairwell, the services and room were modern, fresh, and very inviting after a morning's travelling to Derby. The location of the bathroom and its amenities is always a learning curve; it functions well and remains efficient for bathing and other hygienic purposes. The staff were friendly and supportive, even if you were uncertain about something, they remained eager to help. It was cheeky to offer a cheaper discount on breakfast the day before you plan to have it. There weren't any significant issues during my stay.
View from room.
View from breakfast restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room (214) was a really lovely room and it was very clean, comfortable and spacious. The bathroom was super too. However, there were some things other than the room that niggled me. The double doors between sections of the second floor often banged even when you were trying to pass through them quietly. This is just annoying (and noisy!) for all concerned. I had dinner in the hotel restaurant on the Saturday evening and it was absolutely fine but I did feel that the two guys running the show (one on the bar, one on the floor) were stretched a little thin. Maybe it was a one-off, but resourcing this properly should be looked at. And finally, I went to the Reception desk on the 4th floor after breakfast to enquire about the car park discount and to say I was packing up my things and will be leaving shortly. She said not to worry about bringing my card back up and told me to leave it in my room. She checked if I owed anything and think she must have checked me out as I was locked out of my room when I went back downstairs to finish packing. I had to go back up to the 4th floor and get it sorted. Also, the promised £8 discount wasn't applied to my car park charges when I was exiting the basement car park (Derbion) despite me adding my registration number to the system on Reception. Things like this are so basic, and SO easy to get right!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to Derby city, walkable to cathedral, shopping centre. Staff were great, room was very comfortable and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay there a lot. The executive suites are amazing and great if you want to have a few friends around for pre drinks before you go into town. Very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and spacious and the staff friendly and helpful. The location was excellent for the city and public transport. The breakfast offered a wide selection and the restaurant area was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no mention of this on web site the entrance and first two floors are a building site. There really should be a warning about this - this is not a fully operational hotel. rooms are drab are poorly equipped. no complaint about the staff they were great but this is not the standard one used to expect for a holiday inn. perhaps it is now aiming at 2 star market
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in an executive room, no view from room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Only £5 extra to have a fab breakfast delivered to our room. Great location. Room big and bed massive. Slept so well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy customer

Enjoyed our 2 night stay. Beautifully cleaned room, very comfy bed. Lovely breakfast with a wide selection of choice. Knowledgeable staff who were all very helpful. Would defo stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel was clean and tidy, and quiet. With no parking or advertising of where to park it’s quite awkward to unload a car or get your belongings to the hotel as it’s a good 5 minute walk through a shopping centre. On entering location of the reception is on 4th floors but needs to be advised more clearly at the entrance. Due to building work there entrance isn’t the most enticing currently. We were not made aware of any building work being undertaken. The bed was not the most comfortable as we sunk into the middle, but the room was clean and warm and what was needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Stay with a Few Hiccups

We had a mostly positive experience at the Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights. Check-in was smooth, and the staff were genuinely lovely—friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable overall, though the bathrooms could use a little attention, particularly the grout, which appeared brown or dirty in places. Unfortunately, one of our rooms had an issue with the air conditioning. We had chosen the hotel in part because it advertised AC, but despite contacting the front desk, we were told it was motion activated. It never turned on and during the night, and we woke up hot and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the other room we booked had perfectly functioning AC from the beginning. We would have appreciated more urgency or support in resolving the issue at the time. Overall, the hotel has potential for a great stay with a bit more attention to maintenance and responsiveness.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed only one night but excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025