There are many options for hotels to stay in the area, we'd say the best for convenience and value is likely the airport. Below is David's (Rebecca's dad) summary of what's available for our party weekend 🤓 Please note: the prices were checked around mid-March, but could get higher as we get closer to Summer.

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🛬 At East Mids Airport

Premier Inn — 3.5 miles from venue at East Midlands Airport; good standard hotel at competitive price; Saturday £60; Sunday £38

Holiday Inn Express — 3.5 miles from venue, opposite Premier Inn at East Midlands Airport; very similar to Premier Inn; Saturday £69; Sunday £69

Leonardo — 3 miles from venue, walkable from Arrivals at East Midlands Airport; good standard, has restaurant and bar; Saturday £80; Sunday £70

Radisson Blu — 3.5 miles from venue, close to Premier Inn and Holiday Inn; better standard than both; Saturday £92; Sunday £75

Travelodge East Midlands — 4 miles from venue, just off M1 at service station; basic, clean rooms; Saturday £30; Sunday £30

The Priest House Hotel — 4.7 miles from venue on edge of Castle Donington; great location by River Trent, high-class restaurant; Saturday £126; Sunday £73

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🏨 Other accommodation

Melbourne View Hotel — 0.5 miles from venue, not easily walkable (busy road, no footpath); small family-run hotel, mainly wedding venue; Saturday £95; Sunday £95

The Coach House Hotel — 2 miles from venue in Melbourne town; small family-run hotel, rooms being upgraded, likely overpriced; Saturday £150; Sunday £99

The Boot at Melbourne (formerly Harpurs) — 2 miles from venue in Melbourne town, part of pub/restaurant; rooms upgraded, likely overpriced; Saturday £194; Sunday £184

Crewe & Harpur, Swarkestone — 4 miles from venue in Swarkestone; part of Marstons pub, good riverside location but busy road; Saturday £128; Sunday £95

Staff of Life — 5 miles from venue in Ticknall village; family-run pub, quirky with generally okay reviews; Saturday £110; Sunday not available