Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Gym
Room service
24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Minifridge)

Excellent

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Excellent

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

About this property

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG

Hotel with free local shuttle, a quick walk to Derby Cathedral

A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Quad. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Within a 10-minute walk of Derbion and Derby Cathedral
Free local-area shuttle service
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

Family friendly

Free area shuttle
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Business services

3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar in shower (66 centimetre high)
Grab bar near toilet (66 centimetre high)
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Built in 2008
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

19 Jul 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller, Travelled with family

19 Jul 2025

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

19 Jul 2025

Stayed only one night but excellent stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

15 Jul 2025

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

13 Jul 2025

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

13 Jul 2025

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

6 Jul 2025

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

30 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

29 Jun 2025

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

28 Jun 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

25 Jun 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

3 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

2 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

31 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Salih

27 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

24 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smita

19 May 2025

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

18 May 2025

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

27 Apr 2025

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

27 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner

21 Apr 2025

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