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East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SH

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Customers' rating: Rated 'Excellent' by 466 guests

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(4 star hotel)
 
0 miles
from the airport
9/10
customer rating

Customer feedback

Our customers rated Thistle, on average, 9/10 (466 reviews).

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Great stay with parking included for duration of holiday. Didn't eat in the bar as service looked very disorganised the evening we were there!?

Mrs Holmes, 28 May 2015


5 out of 5

Very good no problems we have used this hotel the last few times we have gone on holiday so easy to leave car snd when you are flying just walk across to airport

Mrs Ledger, 27 May 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Everything fine.. Other than long walk to bedroom!!

Mrs Bury, 21 May 2015


5 out of 5

Yes everything went smoothly and we have been using the Thistle Hotel at East Midlands for several years now when we go on holiday and the staff couldn't be more pleasant and helpful.

Mrs Bowers, 15 May 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Freindlly staff, Helpfull, very clean,lovely hot water,second time we have stayed there.

Mrs Byrne, 05 Apr 2015

Thistle
4 out of 5

Everything was as described,already booked my next visit

Mr Wragg, 05 Apr 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Yes very happy with the deal we got and would use again if flying from East midlands.

Mr Tunnicliffe, 21 Mar 2015

Thistle
4 out of 5

Everything went very smoothly. Free upgrade on room was a welcome bonus. Staff friendly and helpful.

Mrs Baker, 20 Mar 2015

Thistle
4 out of 5

The staff were very friendly but the room smelled extremely damp. We left our car there during our holiday and we returned to find it exactly how we left it

Mrs Hudson-Smyth, 18 Mar 2015

Thistle
3 out of 5

No problems whatsoever, easy walk to terminal, however pepole with lots of baggage or young children may find the walk difficult with a long slope to climb worse still if raining.

Mrs Lowe, 17 Mar 2015

Thistle
4 out of 5

Everything was superb. A very good nights sleep, excellent service and meal in the hotel bar. It must have been good, we've already booked hotel and parking again for September!!

Mrs Hopkins, 17 Mar 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Thoughtfully moved us on checkin to a ground floor room as we had the baby and the hotel has no lift.

Miss Todd, 15 Mar 2015

Thistle
4 out of 5

this I the second time we have stayed at the hotel and would book again all staff are friendly and helpful,

Mrs Hobson, 12 Mar 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Booking in was smooth enough, the room was comfortable but rather a long way from reception especially as we had an early start the following morning. The staff were very friendly and the food in the restaurant was accepteble.

Mr Lloyd, 10 Mar 2015

Thistle
4 out of 5

Thistle hotel was the ideal choice inthe ideal location and good value for money

Mr Mitchell, 01 Mar 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Fantastic location, hotel decor a little tired but very good value for money

Mrs Dasilva, 28 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Everything as described certainly no complaints.

Mr Clarke, 25 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

An excellent hotel, we had a delicious evening meal in the bar, a good night's sleep, then an easy walk to the terminal in the morning for our flight. Totally stress-free!

Mrs Schietaert, 23 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Easy check in, friendly & polite staff. Good room.

Mr Swain, 22 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Yes everything was good. The staff was very helpful

Mr Cotton, 17 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

as ever booking in was worry free

Mrs Parker, 15 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

everything went well thistle hotel brilliant have stayed there many times we always use holiday extras

Mr Andrews, 14 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

We arrived early evening and smooth check in, nice meal in bar better than expected! Hotel parking nearby- stayed overnight but left car for one week at hotel car park- collection on return was simple, hotel is just a short walk from East Midlands Airport. Room was standard double bed small ensuite and needed updating- mouldy tile grout! Overall would definitely go backðŸ‘😃

Mrs Steers, 14 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

excellent no hassle at all

Mr Utley, 10 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Really nice hotel perfectly placed for the airport with no hanging around for the car park bus on return to UK. Would definitely use this hotel with parking again.

Mrs Griffiths, 09 Feb 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Everything went smoothly. The staff were most helpful- only drawback was the lack of a lift.

Mr Hippisley, 07 Feb 2015

Thistle
4 out of 5

Very good service

Mr Sale, 02 Feb 2015


5 out of 5

Went like clockwork..

Mr Wells, 31 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Everything was good

Mr Fox, 31 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Hotel staff fine and efficient. Bar food good. Rooms clean and tidy.

Mr Edwards, 27 Jan 2015


4 out of 5

All fine

Mr Jolly, 26 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

everything went very well, no problems at all.

Mrs Hoy, 20 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

all went well and hotel was excellent

Mrs Allaker, 19 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Overnight hotel at ema hotel prior to an early morning flight in January-hotel room very cold upon arrival and did not get warm with the room heating until next morning

Mr Pearce, 17 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Very good service

Mr Hinchliffe, 12 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

top notch thanks

Mrs Caminow, 06 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

brilliant packaged, excellent price for parking, hotel and meal, could not fault it, lovely food and hotel

Mrs Clark, 05 Jan 2015

Thistle
5 out of 5

Just as described. Got my break off to a great start.

Mrs Elserwy, 27 Dec 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

Fantastic. No problems and at nearly half the cost booking direct. I will definitely use the service again. :)

Mr Straughan, 27 Dec 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

Thistle. Hotel excellent no problems whatsoever

Mr Johnson, 18 Dec 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

Hotel,parking and airport lounge arrangments went very smoothly. Your adviser was most helpful. I have used holiday extras many times and have always been pleased with your service.

Mr Ewens, 18 Dec 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

Rooms clean, quiet,bathroom ready for some refurb, excellent location short walk to terminal. Our package included parking for 8 days and this worked fine.

Mr Ludditt, 14 Dec 2014

Thistle
4 out of 5

I rated you value for monney when booking my cars stay and my over night stop while traveling away on holiday .

Mr Raven, 09 Dec 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

Great service as usual would recommend

Mrs Holliday, 01 Dec 2014


5 out of 5

Everything was perfect and all thanks to you!

Mrs Patterson, 28 Nov 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

book holiday extras every time never had a problem everything spot on.

Mrs Hill, 28 Nov 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

Yes perfect clear arrangements. Everything happened as promised PLUS we saved £40 over other prices with your deal.

Mr Mastin, 29 Nov 2014


5 out of 5

You can Always be confident in the product offered by H.E.

Mr Toon, 23 Nov 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

Logistics of hotel/parking on airport good idea - price made it a no brainer

Mr Carter, 20 Nov 2014

Thistle
5 out of 5

The hotel did not have any details of my booking when I arrived and there was therefore a delay in checking in. I suspect that it was the hotel's error as I overheard the receptionist saying that the system hadn't been updated. Otherwise everything was fine.

Miss Haynes, 12 Nov 2014

Thistle
4 out of 5

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