Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings
High Street, Castle Donington, DE74 2PP
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington
Ideal for events at Donington Park and East Midlands Airport Park & Fly, this boutique hotel is in the village of Castle Donington, less than 2 miles (3.2 km) f... more
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| Hotel Details | Hotel Reviews | How to Book & Cancel |
8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
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| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 8/10 | Your room |
| 8/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 9/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 8/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Marte ( Young couple)
from Hundvåg , NO on June 17, 2009
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on June 17, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"nice hotel, would stay there again" (107681303)
friendly staff, good breakfast, nice room, comfortable beds,
shower was a bit temperamental
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 17, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Overall, a very standard experience, at a premium price." (107913338)
Clean. Nice bathroom.
I have no idea how you sleep at night after charging us over 500 pounds for 3 nights stay. You should be ashamed.
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Duncan ( Group of work colleagues)
from Darlington , GB on June 14, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent, highly recommended." (107613053)
My Daughter and a friend were visiting Download Festival, the staff were friendly and helpful and the room was far better than expected for price. I felt comfortable leaving 2 young girls there alone and they want to go back again next year!
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Stephen ( Mature couple)
from Watford , GB on June 5, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"This is a wonderful historic hotel with very friendly and efficient staff that made us feel welcome as soon as we stepped through the door, it is so good that we've booked to go back again this month" (107983262)
From check in to check out was perfect, we had a superior room with a four poster bed, the evening meal was cooked to perfection, the full English breakfast was very good with plenty of choice of cereals and juices, The receptionist was very helpful, a charming lady, whom we were chatting to for half an hour on checkout. The waitresses and bar staff were very friendly and efficient, the Hotel had a charming atmosphere about it. Unlike some of the plastic hotels I have stayed in.
The bar had run out of bitter, but the new barmaid was very apologetic and embarrassed and suggested a very nice white wine.
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Crayford , GB on March 29, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Comparing value for money with the other 5 hotels we stayed at during the same holiday, this one was the least value for money." (107498387)
Friendly and comfortable.
Had to negotiate stairs with heavy cases.
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Julie ( Young couple)
from Sidmouth , GB on March 25, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Good." (107779844)
The breakfast was lovely, bed comfortable and room very clean.
The shower was very poor, the cups for tea and coffee were dirty, the waitress at breakfast was very miserable, did not smile or even want to talk.
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Duncan john ( Other)
from Bridgwater , GB on February 28, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"The Staff Were Excellent,Made The Stay Worth it,Not Their Fault They Ran out of Drinks." (107787602)
the staff and the drink good if they had it
Lack of choice of Drinks,Very poor,Ran out of Real Ales and 2nd night Guiness as Well.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 24, 2009
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"friendly, helpful receptionist. nice hotel, " (107677180)
very comfy bed, easy wifi access, well equiped room
yappy dog next door, but i did get this sorted, and lay out of breakfast tables, we were stuck right in the middle of room.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on December 8, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"nice hotel 1st time ever stayed there was ok" (107694618)
Good friendly staff good food had lovely meal on evening ca'nt complain at all
ordered double bed had 2 singles made up which was bit uncomftable, sink in bathroom did not hold water could not shave.
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Robert ( Solo business traveller)
from Lancing , GB on November 15, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent" (107978568)
Great b®eakfast. Very welcoming friendly staff
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 9, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Pleasant & Friendly." (107730442)
Staff were friendly,helpful & efficient.Bar food was very good.
Same menu for dinner on the three nights we stayed. Phone & TV Reception weren't great.
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Kenneth ( Mature couple)
from Telford , GB on November 4, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"we enjoyed our stay at the donington manor hotel it met all our needs as we just used it as a stop over for flight to spain next morning " (107557005)
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John ( Mature couple)
from Claygate , GB on September 24, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"good could of have more money off us if the menu had changed even bringing in a roast on a sunday " (107275733)
large room good food at night easy parking
very poor bar area and what was on offer the menu did not change from night to night i.e. same things Sunday should have been a roast available we went somewhere else that night why don't they reflect what the area has i.e. at breakfast have local great sausages local marmalade and stop serving up poor bacon that?s what get the 5 stars when your staying in hotels all the time. The chef must be good because the foods very good at night but its let down by the breakfast not the cooking but the buying in of the cheape food basic items for the breakfast lets this hotel down
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on September 13, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Good, comfortable nights sleep before doing the Ron Haslam race school at Donington! Excellent!" (107187038)
Tastefully furnished rooms. Catered well at breakfast for vegetarians.
Not good for vegetarians in the restaurant. No other bad points!
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Terry ( Mature couple)
from Chester , GB on July 22, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"on arrival I was a little disapointed, the hotel looks better presented on the internet. the food exeeded my expectations but if you are going to serve pigeon either buy a metal detector or state in the menue that it may contain shot. my wife enjoyed the stay and if shes happy I am happy" (108087400)
the food was exelent. the morning waitress was bright and very pleasant
decor was tatty and needing a face lift. the evening waitress was not very professional, she seems like a nice girl but requires more training. (a managment issue)
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on July 14, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Having stayed in a number of hotels for both leisure and business I found your staff among to best I have even encountered " (108087861)
Staff were excellent, very helpfull.
Generally the place was tidy, but there were things lying around that should have been cleaned up. The room was clean, but the light bulbs were only half working and I had to switch on the electrics from the fuse box when I entered.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 29, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"the bar/lounge was not very (inviting )" (97544002)
the room we had was excellent
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Linda ( Mature couple)
from Stanwell , GB on May 29, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"staff very helpful, rooms spacious and clean..excellent location for Donington park, would book again" (97592624)
friendly staff, clean rooms ...excellent all round
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Beth ( Group of work colleagues)
from Reading , GB on May 28, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Great thanks" (97993231)
REally lovely hotel, room was fabulous, staff great and had a really enjoyable stay - will recommend to anyone going to Donington for an event. Bed was especially great, never wanted to leave
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 22, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"This hotel was very good. It was clean comfortable with a wonderful shower, lovely towels, and a comfortable bed.Hairdryer, iron and ironing board in the room. Nicely decorated with 2 easy chairs and enough room to be comfortable. The breakfast was very good with excellent coffee and the staff were very friendly and helpful, suggesting other places to eat in the evening as the hotel bistro was fully booked, and then enquiring the next day if we had had a good meal.Yes we had. The only problem we found was the room did not have a window only two french doors that opened onto the fire escape walkway which meant that you couldn't safely ventilate the room whilst you were asleep. We would definately stay at this hotel again as long as we could have a room with a window that we could leave open during the night.This room would have been unbearable on a hot night." (97462253)
The room was clean comfortable and quite large. The best shower in a hotel we have experienced. The staff were friendly and very helpful, missing chocolates immediately found.No nasty smells in the room or hotel.Lovely towels.Very good breakfast and EXCELLENT coffee!
The toilet cistern filled VERY slowly, would have complained if we had stayed more than one night. The main problem was the room had no window, only 2 french doors leading onto a fire escape pathway which meant you had no means of safely ventilating your room whilst asleep.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 27, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"The most important part of any overnight stay is the bed & sleep, unfortunately both my partner & I did not sleep well at all & woke feeling like we'd been kicked in the necks. This seriously compromised the quality of our stay." (97838145)
It was conviniently located, the breakfast service was lovley, very polite & well mannered staff.
THE PILLOWS!!! Cheap, uncomfotable & small for such a big bed. I did complain about the pillows & was told the quality was because of allergies but if I had asked they would have given me a better quality pillow. I feel a good quality pillow should be the norm & if allergy sufferer's are staying in the hotel,they should ask for special pillows not automatically give everyone awful cheap foam pillows & then NEXT morning say I could have asked!
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Terry ( Other)
from Crumlin , GB on March 4, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent traditional hotel. Thought the hallway to the rooms was brilliant, much nicer that a modern box, well maintained and decorated. I would be happy to recommend to others." (97714736)
Helpfull friendly staff
No fun in the bar
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on February 26, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"We had a great time & the hotel was perfect for what we needed." (97934053)
The staff were very helpful & friendly
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 21, 2008
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"Overall good except for the beds." (97339132)
Excellent breakfast and friendly staff
The twin beds in this room were well past their best. Please get new beds!!!
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Bernard ( Mature couple)
from Mid glam , GB on December 5, 2007
KING SIZE BED.
VERY DIRTY BATHROOM. MOULD WAS SO BAD ON THE SHOWER HEAD THAT MY HUSBAND COULD NOT GET ANY FLOW OF WATER FROM THE SHOWER.ALSO MOULD AROUND BATH EDGE. WE STAYED IN ROOM 17.
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Mark ( Mature couple)
from Barnstaple , GB on December 4, 2007
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was excellent in relation to staff and room...an excellent breakfast cooked to order.....The noise of the planes overnight destroyed the experience and made sleeping practically impossible ( You need earplugs to sleep in this hotel )" (97198832)
good location in relation to main M1 road as we travelled further up country
very noisy airport..especially between 0100 hrs and 0300 hrs
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Malcolm ( Solo business traveller)
from Pantymwyn , GB on November 16, 2007
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"I have stayed here before several times in the past so was aware of most details." (97075905)
Ity is a pleasant situation with a more ghomely feel than the larger hotels, the staff were helpful and friendly
Considering its proximity to the airport runway and the fact it is a night flight airport, double glazing in the bedroom would make it more comfortable
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 14, 2007
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"The room was over priced for what it was, We have stayed in cheaper rooms in other hotels, which where of a better standard." (97830054)
The Room was ok, But it was very expensive for what you get.
Silver fish in the orange juice at breakfast.
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Jan ( Group of work colleagues)
from Gosport , GB on October 8, 2007
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"The level of service was exceptional. The food is good and this is one of the best hotels I have stayed in over the past few months. The staff are really friendly and helpful and make you feel welcome. This is much bettter than staying in a hotel owned by a chain. The whole experience was great - we would have been happy just chilling out there all day but unfortunately had to go to a meeting!!" (97497978)
The service and staff were exceptional and really helpful. The rooms were to a high standard and design and had plenty of room.
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Mike ( Group of work colleagues)
from Warminster , GB on October 3, 2007
The decor of the room was beautiful
Could not get the door to the room to lock
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 30, 2007
Great service from the staff and great food
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Lord t d w ( Young couple)
from Farnborough , GB on July 29, 2007
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"It would have helped when booking to know that we had our own patio and garden, as we both smoke, this should be on the web for future bookings for smokers, nowadays this would be a selling point! Also, the fridge in the room should have been stocked." (99327548)
Room size and own patio/garden.
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Karen ( Mature couple)
from Liverpool , GB on June 20, 2007
Plesant friendly atmosphere
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Lauren ( Same sex couple)
from Liverpool , GB on June 16, 2007
Donington Manor Hotel, Castle Donington - Reviews & Ratings"excellent!!" (99536147)
it was quiet, comfortable and relaxing with good surroundings
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