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Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Derby Cathedral

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

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

  • Derby Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pride Park Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kedleston Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Derby - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Quad - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 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 10:00 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
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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 553 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

Excellent as usual.

Great stay as usual. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

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

Lovely hotel tricky parking

Lovely hotel. Would love to use it again when we visit family in Derby but my husband is disabled and a blue badge holder. The description parking available at £8 a day implies the park is on site in fact it was in the basement of the shopping centre opposite with either a very long walk around or several flights of steps as lifts were not working. If you are able bodied it is a fantastic hotel. If you are struggling with mobility and heart condition not the best choice if you are driving.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob, Stockton-on-Tees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this property as it was directly on top of the bus station (we were going to see Black Sabbath in Birmingham, had coach tickets from Derby to Villa Park, and the pick up point was Derby bus station). There was no parking on site, but the secure parking on Bold Lane is between a 5 and 10 minute walk from the hotel. I can't fault anything about the hotel - it was clean, the room was a good size, all the usual things were provided - towels, shower gel, shampoo, tea and coffee. There was a fridge in our room (don't know whether this is standard in all the rooms). All the staff that we had any dealings with - reception, bar staff, cleaners, dining room - without exception were brilliant. Friendly and helpful, you felt nothing was too much trouble. Special shout out to Bethany, the (for want of a better description) Maitre d' - when we went for breakfast, she said if we wanted anything, such as pancakes, that wasn't on the breakfast buffet, to just ask. She also came round topping up your fruit juice when she wasn't greeting customers. The breakfast choice was excellent - there was a healthy option section, a hot buffet section, and a section with tea, coffee, cereal and fruit juices. I can't really comment on the area around the property, as we didn't arrive until about 9pm on the Friday night, we were up and out of the hotel for 8.30am on the Saturday morning, back there at 1am Sunday morning and left to go home at 10.30am on Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and hotel were lovely. Derby is obviously a bit of a party town at night and as such there was quite a bit of disturbing noise when trying to sleep. Super close to the city centre though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just your standard corporate hotel but the staff were really friendly and personable, chatted to us and made us feel really welcome - a lovely pleasant surprise! Made the hotel feel less corporate and more boutique
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

6/10 Okay

Salih

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, friendly staff and great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

Another great stay in Derby.

All round excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

5 stars

Very clean rooms, good location, cheap parking nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Chilham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in a convenient place as close to everything we required during the weekend. We didn't use its facilities as ate and drank out in Derby. However the bed in the hotel was awful. It sank in the middle giving us the most uncomfortable sleep in a hotel ever. Ive never felt so unrested and tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025